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For up-to-date information on the Community Futures program in Southwestern Ontario and the latest news from the Federal and Provincial government that has an impact on the business community see below. This page is updated frequently.

Government extends loan forgiveness repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account

From: Department of Finance Canada News release January 12, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient. However, the Omicron variant has delayed the recovery for […]

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Press Release

  Operational name update clarifies association role for rural communities served Introducing Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) Brantford, Ontario – January 13, 2022: Effective immediately Western Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Association (WOCFDCA) has changed its day-to-day operational name to Community Futures Western Ontario. This decision was unanimously supported by the Board of Directors. The […]

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Canada extending repayment of COVID-19 business aid loans to 2023

The federal government is extending the deadline for small businesses to pay back their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to the end of 2023. The government introduced CEBA in April 2020 as an interest-free loan program, offering initially up to $40,000 to small businesses and non-profits who have experienced a loss of revenue due […]

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Prime Minister welcomes new Cabinet

  October 26, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario   The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the members of Cabinet following this fall’s election, when Canadians chose to keep Canada moving forward. This diverse team will continue to find real solutions to the challenges that Canadians face, and deliver on a progressive agenda, as we finish the […]

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Governments Investing in Innovative Solutions to Boost Agri-Food Sector

Funding Will Support Farmers and Make the Sector More Competitive October 20, 2021 Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10.21 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) to help the agri-food sector adopt on-farm solutions and best practices that will grow their business, […]

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Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15

Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination October 15, 2021 Office of the Premier TORONTO — In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Together, these tools […]

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
30 Sep

Today we remember the Indigenous children who were sent to Residential Schools and never returned, and to honour the survivors, their families, and their communities.

#NationalDayofTruthandReconciliation

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
29 Sep

In honour of #NationalTruthandReconciliationDay our office will be closed October 2, 2023.

We encourage everyone to take time tomorrow to engage in meaningful discussions, educate yourselves about the history and ongoing issues faced by Indigenous peoples.

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
29 Sep

Our end goal is simple, to see your business become sustainable, profitable and grow. With support from @FedDevOntario we can make that happen. Contact us today! https://cfwesternontario.ca

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
29 Sep

Notre objectif final est simple : voir votre entreprise devenir durable, rentable et se développer. Avec le soutien de @FedDev_Ontario nous pouvons y arriver. Contactez-nous dès aujourd’hui! https://cfwesternontario.ca

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27 Sep

We will never stop working until we see you and your business succeed. When your business succeeds, so do we!

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Caledonia, ON N3W 1B1

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103 Inverness Street,
Caledonia, ON N3W 1B1

(519) 752-0381

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Ce projet est financé par le gouvernement du Canada à travers l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l’Ontario.

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