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What types of federal infrastructure funding programs exist?

In Ontario, Industry Canada delivers the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) and the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

What types of services does the Ontario network of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) provide?

The objective of the CFDCs in Ontario is to support communities in the development and diversification of their economies through strategic community planning and implementation, repayable financing for local businesses, and a variety of business services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises. Through Industry Canada and FedNor, the Government of Canada provides funding, advice, and support to 61 CFDCs (community-based, non-profit organizations) across Ontario. Check the website for additional information on CFDCs and their services.