Local Business and Economic Development News

Summary of Current COVID-19 Measures from the CRA

COVID-19 Update: Additional measures from the Canada Revenue Agency for businesses

NOTE:  The following information was shared by the Canada Revenue Agency on April 21, 2020 to help businesses understand the Agency's response measures. This information is very useful but it also may change as programs...

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March 2020 Construction Number

City’s permit activity remains strong in March

Today, the City released its March 2020 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $32.949 million for 69 issued permits. The construction value in March is more than the value attained for the month in 2019 and is the highest...

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Apotex Pharmachem Produces Hand Sanitizer to Support the Fight Against COVID-19

Apotex Pharmachem, Canada's largest producer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, is using its technical expertise and manufacturing capability to produce hand sanitizer in support of frontline workers who are battling the COVID-19 virus.

A division of Apotex, the facility located in Brantford, Ontario,...

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March 2020 Labour Market Update

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

March Unemployment Rate: Brantford 5.9% [+] Ontario 7.6% [+] Canada 7.8% [+]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well as...

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City Launches #BrantfordTogether Campaign to Support Local Businesses

Promoting and supporting local business

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is proud to launch a new social media campaign in support of our local businesses that are working hard to deliver their exceptional products and services to our community with minimal disruption.

The...

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Supporting Businesses Through COVID-19 Pandemic

A Letter from the Director of Economic Development and Tourism

Dear valued partners,

The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges to various aspects of our everyday lives and to the many businesses that serve as the backbone to our local economy. Disruptions to global supply chains, decreasing...

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Ontario seeks supplies, innovation, and ideas in COVID-19 battle

The Province of Ontario is asking for supplies, innovative solutions, and ideas to help with COVID-19 response efforts.  Please review the information below and share how you can support the ongoing work in our province.

Fill out this page to tell...

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Canadian manufacturers can help meet critical shortages in COVID-19 fight

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) will invest $50 million in Supercluster funding to support companies as they rapidly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by building a Canadian supply of essential equipment, products, and therapeutics.

For more information on NGen’s COVID-19 Response Program,...

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Sports Competition TV Series Shot in Brantford Airs on TVO

All-Round Champion is an elite teenage athlete sports competition airing on TVO. The production filmed in the summer of 2019, with 4 out of 10 episodes shot on location in Brantford.

The first episode, filmed at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, features high diving.  You can stream past episodes...

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February 2020 Construction Numbers

Construction sees significant growth in February

The City released its February 2020 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $21.359 million for 70 issued permits. The construction value in February is more than double the value attained for the month in 2019 and is the...

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