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Federal Funding Announced for Business Growth in Southern Ontario

Justin Barber

Nov 22, 2024 — 1 min read

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario has announced a financial commitment aimed at supporting local businesses in the region. On November 22, 2024, Minister Filomena Tassi revealed a $375,000 allocation to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) to implement the CAMERA program. This initiative is designed to aid over 30 businesses in their development and expansion efforts.

The CAMERA program will provide assistance in areas such as business planning, networking, and product testing for the Canadian market. The objective is to support entrepreneurs in scaling their operations and establishing a foundation for sustained economic growth in Canada.

This funding is part of a broader strategy by the Government of Canada to bolster organizations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in southern Ontario, with the aim of enhancing the Canadian economy. FedDev Ontario is also accepting applications from small- and medium-sized businesses for projects that promote business growth and innovation, with a deadline of December 20, 2024.

Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of over $92 million to support research initiatives across the province. This funding is allocated through the Ontario Research Fund and aims to assist universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in Ontario. The funding will be distributed to more than 200 projects,

Ontario Proposes Legislation to Enhance Firefighter Cancer Coverage

The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. The proposed changes include reducing the required duration of service for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, and removing the age limit for primary-site colorectal cancer diagnosis. These adjustments are intended

Weather report for Nov 23, 2024

For Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Clarington, Ontario: * Today: Expect increasing cloudiness with a high of 8°C. There's a 70% chance of showers late this morning and into the afternoon. Winds will become northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The UV index is

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections Lead to Multiple Charges

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Provincial Police, conducted a commercial vehicle safety initiative across Durham Region. This initiative, which spanned three days starting November 19, 2024, involved the inspection of 172 trucks. Of these, 22 trucks were taken

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Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

Ontario Proposes Legislation to Enhance Firefighter Cancer Coverage

Weather report for Nov 23, 2024

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections Lead to Multiple Charges