ONTARIO IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Proposed Act Will Deliver Results For Business

On May 17, 2010 Ontario introduced the Open for Business Act that, if passed will create a more competitive business climate, while protecting the environment and public interest. Among the over 100 proposed amendments, the Act would:

- Establish a modern, risk-based approach to environmental approvals, which could save businesses as much as 25 per cent of their project application costs.

- Enable faster and more efficient resolution of Employment Standards claims by addressing the current backlog, providing more powers to Employment Standards Officers and encouraging early resolution of disputes between employees and employers.

- Make it easier for professionals, such as internationally trained engineers, to work in Ontario by removing the citizenship requirements for a Professional Engineer License

The Act was developing consultation with the business community, environmental and agriculture groups, labour organizations, engineers and architects. Click here to see what they had to say

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Photo: Minister Pupatello illustrates that boxes of paperwork will no longer burden Ontario businesses in meeting provincial requirements

ONTARIO ENERGY CONNECTIONS
Offers Key Supplier Events For Manufacturers And Suppliers

Building the Wind Energy Supply Chain in Canada
June 9-10, 2010
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre 
Toronto, Ontario

Opportunities in Canada’s wind energy supply and value chains have never been better. Worldwide, it is estimated that $1 trillion will be invested over the next ten years in new wind energy facilities and that more than 1.75 million jobs will be created in this rapidly growing industry. Register Today.

Global Petroleum Show
June 8-10, 2010
Calgary, Alberta

This bi-annual Global Petroleum Show is the premiere show for any manufacturer who wishes to supply to the energy sector. The Ontario Government is participating to actively promote the Energy Connections Directories of Ontario Manufacturers and Suppliers at the show, encouraging potential business partners to connect with Ontario companies. Register for the Global Petroleum Show today.  

Visit Energy Connections for further information and to update or submit your company profile on the Energy Connections Directories.

 

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