Community Development and Partnerships

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centres COBSC
The COBSC’s reduce the complexity of dealing with various levels of government by providing a single point of contact to a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations. They offer a variety of products, services and expert referrals to help you obtain quick, accurate and comprehensive business information. This helps minimize telephone runaround, inadequate or incorrect information, and duplication of government services. This help enables you to make well-informed business decisions in an increasingly global economy. The COBSC consists of a call centre (1-800-567-2345) and over 60 local access sites, many of which are located at a CFDC.

Community Futures Development Corporations in Ontario
Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) support community economic development by assisting Ontario’s rural and northern communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. With 34 corporations in rural southern Ontario and 24 in Northern Ontario, CFDCs are well positioned to offer local solutions to local needs.