Greg Layson, Guelph Mercury – Fri Mar 11 2011
GUELPH — Prime Minister Stephen Harper began a routine funding announcement Friday with somber thoughts and prayers for those affected by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan hours before he arrived in Guelph. “I’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the Japanese. Our thoughts and prayers go to all those who are affected by this terrible quake and the tsunami that hit that country,” Harper said, in French, while addressing staff, students and others at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School.
Harper was in Guelph to announce a $2-million injection in the national Let’s Talk Science program. He made the announcement after briefly participating in a Grade 6 science display. Read more
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the launch of a new business innovation program that will help start-up businesses in southern Ontario create new jobs and gain a competitive edge in today’s modern economy. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science & Technology and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario), and Peter Kent, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs – Americas).
“Our Government is committed to creating jobs and making Canada’s economy more robust, diversified and competitive,” said Prime Minister Harper. “This program will provide start-up businesses in Ontario with the tools they need to attract investment capital, get new products to market and generate wealth and jobs.”
The Investing in Business Innovation program is based on direct feedback from business leaders, academics and community leaders from across Southern Ontario who suggested the Government take action to address funding challenges for emerging businesses. It is supported through FedDev Ontario’s Southern Ontario Development Program. Read more
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AYR, ONTARIO — Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin will conduct a research study on youth participation in the local labour market. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
“In today’s environment, it is more important than ever that young Canadians have the information they need to participate and succeed in the job market,” said Minister of State Goodyear. “Our government is proud to support activities like this one, which benefits both employers and youth.”
The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin will receive over $48,000 through the Government of Canada’s Youth Awareness program to produce a report on how to best link youth with service providers and employers to increase employment rates. Read more
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