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Helping More Young People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades
Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:49 AM
The Ontario government expanded its investment in pre-apprenticeship training to a record $28 million, providing more young people with the training they need to launch rewarding careers in the skilled trades. Between July and September 2021, there were more than 330,000 unfilled jobs in Ontario, many...

February 2022 Labour Market Update
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 09:41 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
February Unemployment Rate: Brantford 5.5% [-] Ontario 5.5% [-] Canada 5.5% [-]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...

Multilingual training program for food manufacturers
Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:24 PM
It can be difficult to integrate into a new culture and a new workplace, especially when language is a barrier. To support education for all people working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, Food Processing Skills Canada has developed Succeeding at Work Language Stream.
Succeeding at Work...

The Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative
Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2022 11:17 AM
The Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative is aimed at growing the labour market for food processing businesses by either enticing people to become employed by food processors or remain employed by food processors. The Initiative has been designed to support innovative pilot projects that are tailor-made...

Canada Digital Adoption Program helps small businesses thrive
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2022 09:26 AM
Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy and the heart of our communities across the country. As small businesses adapt to the digital economy and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is working to help them continue to grow, thrive, and create good...

Province Launches Intellectual Property Ontario
Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2022 10:23 AM
New agency will help innovators and businesses commercialize their “Ontario-made” ideas and products
The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s innovators through the launch of its new agency, Intellectual Property Ontario. The new board-governed agency will serve as a go-to resource...

Feature Development: 67 Sinclair Boulevard
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:14 AM
Existing fully equipped two-story Cannabis facility. Building located in an industrial area with excellent HWY 403 access and exposure.
Overview
- Location Description: Sinclair and Garden
- Property Type: Industrial
- Storeys: 1
- Subdivision Name: Braneida Industrial Park
- Title: Freehold
- Land Size: 1.142...

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...