Employment

March 2, 2021 - TORONTO — The Ontario government has to-date provided more than $1 billion through the Ontario Small Business Support Grant to help eligible business owners affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 and can be used in whatever way makes the most sense for individual businesses; from paying employee wages, to offsetting the cost of rent, to purchasing inventory.

Business-owners Encouraged to Continue their Operations Through Work-From-Home Policies and Innovative Business Models.

Regional Immigration Pilot to Fill Labour Gaps, Attract Top Talent in Rural Ontario

BELLEVILLE - The Ontario Government is helping businesses in small and rural communities attract and retain skilled workers through a new Regional Immigration Pilot program. Chatham-Kent, Cornwall and Belleville/Quinte West were selected to participate in an effort to fulfill labour needs that are not currently being met locally.

Helping low-income families move out of community housing into a home of their own

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is investing $900,000 in an innovative project in Sault Ste. Marie that will help people move out of community housing and provide training to help social assistance recipients get good jobs.

Ontario Government Launches Summer Safety Blitz to Protect Workers

Province moves forward with easy to use, localized employment services to create jobs

Minister of Finance Showcases Ontario as Strong Destination for Investment

Eleven communities to attract newcomers to support middle-class jobs

Province supports job creators and workers