Mr. Ed Holder (London West, CPC): Mr. Speaker,
London and other cities in Southern Ontario, especially those built
on the manufacturing sector, have felt the pain of this global
recession.
Our government
has been preparing to deliver economic development tailored to the
needs of people, businesses and communities in Southern Ontario.
Our focus remains on rebuilding our economy.
On
Friday in London, this Conservative Government announced the
Southern Ontario Development Program that will help communities
create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximize the
potential of Southern Ontario.
Could
the Minister of State tell those in Southern Ontario how this new
program will make a difference at this critical time?
Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of Science &
Technology: Mr. Speaker,
On Friday,
I was in
London,
Ontario, and had the pleasure of launching
the new Southern Ontario Development Program. Small and medium
sized businesses, community and Aboriginal organizations, and
municipalities can now apply for funding that will help them improve
productivity, innovation, commercialization, economic development
and diversification in southern
Ontario.
This is just one
of many programs FedDev Ontario is supporting to
create jobs and stimulate the economy.
While the
Liberals are preoccupied with trying to force and election, our
number one priority remains the economy.
