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Lauzon supports small businesses in Southern Ontario through Canada’s Economic Action Plan
September 18, 2009
 CORNWALL, ON- Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario [FedDev Ontario]), today announced a Government of Canada investment in local Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — key drivers of economic activity in Southern Ontario. Southern Ontario’s 37 CFDCs will receive $30 million from the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) in 2009–2010. This funding is part of the $350 million that the CAF will receive over two years for projects in Ontario. The new measures will increase access to capital and business support for rural SMEs by enhancing products and services offered by Ontario CFDCs. The Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Community Futures Development Corporation today will receive $500,000 in additional funding for local businesses. In addition, the SD&G CFDC will receive $63,453 in enhanced operating funds. “This is great news for our local community and our small businesses throughout the area,” said MP Lauzon. “This is another great program that is helping us get through this global economic recession.” “This investment will help rural communities strengthen and diversify their local economies,” said Minister of State Goodyear. “It will also give SMEs in Southern Ontario opportunities to grow and create new jobs.” Recently, the Government of Canada proposed a five-point stimulus plan for CFDCs in Ontario to improve access to capital for rural SMEs. The points focus on:
CFDCs are community-based, not-for-profit organizations funded through the Community Futures Program. They are run by boards of local volunteers and are staffed by professionals who encourage entrepreneurship and the pursuit of economic opportunities. CFDCs offer a variety of business and community economic development services, including business planning and guidance, access to capital, and strategic community planning. To find out more, visit the Ontario CFDCs website. |
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