News - Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation

1. Supporting Discoveries And Creating Jobs In Ontario

   Ontario is helping researchers in the Toronto area find solutions to global challenges with the potential for future job creation.

   April 30, 2012 8:30 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
2. Ontario Supports Local Innovation, Creates 70 Jobs

   Ontario is helping Fibracast Ltd. bring to market made-in-Ontario technology that will help ensure clean water for families while creating up to 70 jobs.

   April 27, 2012 9:44 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
3. Ontario Helps Mississauga Company Create Jobs

   With support from the province, Therapure Biopharma Inc. has opened a new manufacturing wing at its Mississauga facility that will develop and manufacture innovative medical treatments.

   April 20, 2012 2:20 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
4. Ontario Attracts Cutting-Edge Research And Development Centre

   Ontario and IBM Canada are partnering with several leading Ontario universities to create a world-class virtual Research and Development Centre in Ontario.
   

   April 10, 2012 11:25 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
5. Ontario Economy Growing, Creating Jobs

   The McGuinty government's job creation and economic growth plan is working. Ontario added 46,100 jobs in March. On a net basis, all of these jobs were full-time. The unemployment rate fell to 7.4 per cent, the lowest level in over three years.

   April 5, 2012 10:33 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
6. Ontario Clean-Tech Sector Set To Grow

   Ontario welcomes a new venture capital fund that will help the province's cutting-edge clean technology companies grow and create jobs.

   April 5, 2012 10:09 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
7. 
   Your Summer Job Is Out There

   If you're a student looking for a summer job, or an employer looking to hire for the summer, the Ontario government can help.

   March 9, 2012 10:11 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
8. Ontario Companies Win At Academy Awards

   Ontario's innovative film industry is being recognized internationally, with two Ontario teams presented with awards at the annual Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Scientific and Technical Awards presentation held February 11, 2012.

   February 25, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
9. Ontario's Manufacturing Sector Shows Strong Growth

   Ontario's manufacturing sector is showing clear signs of growth as sales in December hit their highest level since September 2008.

   February 18, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
10. 
    Ontario An Automotive Leader

    Ontario is a leader in the auto sector.  Since 2004, Ontario has produced more vehicles than any other state or province in North America thanks to its dedicated workers, state of the art technology and innovation.

    February 17, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
11. Ontario's Construction Industry Is Booming

    Ontario's construction industry is thriving, creating jobs and keeping the province's economy moving forward. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in Ontario was 77,300 units in January - up from 69,600 units in December.

    February 10, 2012 6:00 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
12. Statement From Minister Duguid Marking Honda Canada's Inaugural Production Of The Honda CR-V In Ontario

    Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid issued the following statement commending Honda Canada for beginning production of the new Honda CR-V in Ontario.

    January 23, 2012 2:35 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
13. Ontario Supports Clean Tech Sector And Helps Create Jobs
    Ontario is helping Pond Biofuels build cutting-edge technology that will help clean the air we breathe while creating 10 new full-time and part-time jobs.
    January 19, 2012 10:02 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
14. Statement From Minister Duguid On Reducing Red Tape

    Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid issued the following statement on the release of the report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) examining the impact of regulation on small business in Canada.

    January 17, 2012 10:43 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
15. Ontario Focused on Jobs

    Ontario is creating the right climate for businesses to grow and create quality jobs, with 121,300 net new jobs created in the province in 2011.

    January 6, 2012 5:03 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation