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New online tool helps users find local workforce information and services
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:04 AM
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has launched the Workforce Gateway tool to make it easier for people to find local workforce-related information and services online.
Residents of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand and Mississaugas of the Credit First...
Filming in Brantford – 2021 in Review
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 09:24 AM
The Economic Development & Tourism department welcomed twelve productions to the City of Brantford in 2021—a new record for the city, despite challenges as related to the ongoing pandemic. Throughout 2021, Economic Development and Tourism staff responded to 50 inquiries, many of which led...
January 2022 Labour Market Update
Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2022 12:16 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
January Unemployment Rate: Brantford 6.5% [-] Ontario 7.3% [+] Canada 6.5% [+]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
Ontario Launching New Agency to Better Serve Tradespeople
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2022 08:56 AM
The Ontario government has launched Skilled Trades Ontario, a new Crown agency, to improve trades training and simplify services. The new agency will promote and market the trades, develop the latest training and curriculum standards, and provide a streamlined user-friendly experience for tradespeople....
Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 05:09 PM
Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program starting today. Through the new program, the government will provide...
Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2022 02:36 PM
$40-million investment will support innovation and growth and secure high-skill, well-paid jobs for the people of Ontario
OverviewThe Ontario government launched the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program to help companies get the tools, technology and talent they...
Brantford sets record for building permits in 2021
Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2022 08:42 PM
Brantford issued a record $472 million in building permits for 2021, topping the previous mark of $255.2 million set in 2020.
Of the 1,508 permits issued last year, 529 were for residential construction valued at $171.6 million. In all 1,023 housing units were created, including 468 single-detached homes....
December 2021 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, January 07, 2022 11:52 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
December Unemployment Rate: Brantford 7.2% [-] Ontario 6.0% [-] Canada 5.9% [-]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
Funding available to support post-pandemic recovery and growth
Posted on Monday, December 06, 2021 12:17 PM
Are you a business or organization in need of support?
The Government of Canada is investing over $2 billion to support inclusive growth and the recovery of the hardest hit sectors. This support, delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) including FedDev Ontario, consists of programs...
November 2021 Labour Market Update
Posted on Monday, December 06, 2021 12:14 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
November Unemployment Rate: Brantford 7.6% [+] Ontario 6.4% [-] Canada 6.0% [-]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
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