Provincial government launches new funding intake to support economic opportunities in rural Ontario
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The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on Feb. 7 to help build rural Ontario by investing in projects that boost economic opportunities in rural and Indigenous communities, create jobs and strengthen the labour force.
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Details of the intake were announced Jan. 25 by Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, at the 2022 Rural Ontario Municipal Association virtual annual conference.
“Our government understands rural communities have been affected by COVID-19,” said Thompson. “This targeted RED intake focuses on initiatives that will attract new residents and workers to rural communities across the province, while also creating opportunities for youth, workers and job seekers, and supporting innovative initiatives that position local businesses on a successful path forward.”
This funding will support initiatives…
