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December 2023 Labour Market Report
Posted on Friday, January 05, 2024 12:34 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
- December Unemployment Rate: Brantford 4.3% [+] Ontario 6.3% [+] Canada 5.8% [=]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
November 2023 Labour Market Report
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 11:18 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
- November Unemployment Rate: Brantford 4.2% [+] Ontario 6.1% [-] Canada 5.8% [+]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
Indigenous Business Navigator service available at Indigenous Services Canada
Posted on Monday, December 04, 2023 01:05 PM
When applying for funding or business supports, connecting to all of the programs, funding applications, departments and agencies of the Government of Canada can be challenging. This can be even harder if you are part of a small team, or have not yet worked with any of them before.
To help make...
Ontario Strengthening Indigenous Economies
Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023 12:49 PM
The Ontario government is investing $9.2 million in two programs to improve economic opportunities for Indigenous communities across the province. The Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) and the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP) provide grants and financing for Indigenous...
Electric vehicle (EV) ChargeON Program
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 09:14 AM
The EV ChargeON program provides funding for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario communities outside of major cities.
Eligible applicants, located and operating in Ontario, include:
- Businesses;
- not-for-profit corporations;
- municipal governments;
- Indigenous communities,...
Cyber Integration for Businesses
Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2023 09:25 AM
Launched in partnership with Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, the Cyber Integration for Businesses program is a major new initiative built to train key personnel, including senior leaders, procurement advisors and IT professionals with sector-specific programming. The training focuses on cyber...
October 2023 Labour Market Report
Posted on Friday, November 03, 2023 03:28 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
- October Unemployment Rate: Brantford 4.1% [-] Ontario 6.2% [+] Canada 5.7% [+]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
Brantford Company Partners With Wayne Gretzky to Create Affordable Hockey Sticks
Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 09:06 AM
W. Graeme Roustan, Executive Chairman and owner of Roustan Hockey Ltd. today announces a strategic partnership with Wayne Gretzky and the Wayne Gretzky Foundation of Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
Wayne Gretzky, the number one ranked hockey player by The Hockey News’ Top 75 Players and Teams of All...
Supports to Help SMEs Fast Track Digital Technology Adaptation
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 09:13 AM
The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) helps Ontario small and medium businesses grow by adopting digital technology. Businesses with less than 500 staff seeking operational upgrades are encouraged to apply.
Digitalization is redefining the future for companies. It is a critical factor in the...
September 2023 Labour Market Report
Posted on Friday, October 06, 2023 10:43 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
- September Unemployment Rate: Brantford 4.7% [-] Ontario 6.0% [+] Canada 5.5% [=].
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as...
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