On behalf of Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Iqwinder Gaheer, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Malton announced On Dec 21 an investment of up to $4 million for the Yves Landry Foundation (YLF) to deliver the Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Green Initiative (AIME Green).
With an increasing demand for green products and processes, and Canada’s manufacturing sector on the cutting edge of innovation, there is a rapid change in the nature of work and skill requirements across this important sector in Canada.
“When we invest in Canadian manufacturers and the organizations that support them, like the Yves Landry Foundation, we increase Canada’s potential and grow the economy. Today’s investment will bolster Canada’s path to be a global leader in cleaner and greener manufacturing while creating good jobs across southern Ontario, Tasi was reported saying in the new release”
Committed to creating jobs for the future, the Government of Canada is investing in local businesses and organizations as they adapt, and become more sustainable.
“Through today’s FedDev Ontario investment, we are supporting 1,450 manufacturing jobs in southern Ontario, while demonstrating the Government of Canada’s commitment to take the necessary steps forward to help our communities and businesses contribute to a greener and more resilient future,” Gaheer has said in the news release
Southern Ontario SMEs in the manufacturing sector can receive up to $100,000 through the AIME Green initiative to upskill and train their workforce to adopt green manufacturing solutions.
Access to tailored training programs by eligible SMEs would support the adoption of new technology, green processes or procedures, or highly skilled personnel in areas that lead to green innovation or productivity improvements.
This support would enable YLF to support 36 SMEs, create 400 jobs, and maintain 1,050 jobs in the manufacturing sector across southern Ontario.
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