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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Ontario Auto Investments Help Secure Jobs

    General Motors announced today that it will make the next generation Impala at its Oshawa plant. It's a move made possible by Ontario's investment in the auto sector and one that will secure 350 jobs for families in the region.

    December 16, 2011 11:15 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  6. Ontario's Economy Creating Jobs

    Ontario is providing the right climate to attract investment and create jobs for Ontario families.

    December 14, 2011 11:25 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  7. Photo for Creating Jobs In Southwestern Ontario
    Creating Jobs In Southwestern Ontario

    Ontario is moving forward to attract new investment and create jobs in Southwestern Ontario.

    December 2, 2011 2:37 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  8. Ontario Is Attracting Investment, Creating Jobs

    Ontario is moving forward to create jobs by helping communities in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario to attract new business investments.

    November 29, 2011 3:20 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  9. Statement From Minister Duguid On Toyota's 25th Anniversary

    Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid issued the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of Toyota building vehicles in Ontario.

    November 18, 2011 5:30 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  10. Photo for Manufacturing Investment Helps Secure New Jobs For Ontarians
    Manufacturing Investment Helps Secure New Jobs For Ontarians

    Celestica is transforming its Toronto facility to focus on higher-growth markets, which will create and protect approximately 650 highly-skilled jobs positions for Ontario families. These new jobs will build upon the 97,700 net new jobs that have already been created in Ontario so far this year alone.

    October 27, 2011 3:15 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  11. Photo for Ontario Helps Local Company Create New Jobs In Peterborough
    Ontario Helps Local Company Create New Jobs In Peterborough

    Ontario is helping McCloskey International Limited increase its competitiveness while creating 60 new jobs and protecting 173 existing positions. These new jobs will build upon the 97,700 net new jobs that have already been created in Ontario so far this year alone.

    October 27, 2011 2:14 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  12. Photo for New Support For Financial Services Creates New Jobs
    New Support For Financial Services Creates New Jobs

    Ontario is helping Apex Fund Services (Canada) Ltd. expand and create 50 jobs for families in Ontario while continuing to ensure Toronto's reputation as a North American hub for financial services.  These new jobs will build upon the 97,700 net new jobs that have already been created in Ontario so far this year alone.

    October 27, 2011 1:21 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  13. Ontario Supports Technology Sector, Creates Jobs

    Ontario is helping ViXS Systems Inc. - a GTA-based semiconductor solutions provider - develop new technology, while creating 107 new, highly-skilled jobs and protecting 54 existing positions. These new jobs will build upon the 97,700 net new jobs that have already been created in Ontario so far this year alone.

    October 27, 2011 11:57 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  14. Photo for Ontario Helps Create Jobs
    Ontario Helps Create Jobs

    Ontario is partnering with companies for projects that will help create 550 new jobs and protect 1,056 existing jobs for families.

    October 27, 2011 11:00 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
  15. Photo for Ontario Plugs Into Clean Cars, Creates Over 700 Jobs
    Ontario Plugs Into Clean Cars, Creates Over 700 Jobs

    Ontario is helping Magna International and Magna E-Car Systems develop the next generation of clean vehicle technologies creating 728 jobs and protecting another 1,337 jobs at Magna's Aurora, Brampton, Concord and St. Thomas plants.

    August 29, 2011 11:51 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation