Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter September 27, 2024

“I had the honour of joining Associate Minister of Small Business Nina Tangri and MPP Natalie Pierre at Nostaglia Games Café to announce a $2 million investment in in Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit entrepreneurship organization, to help 300 young entrepreneurs start a new business. This investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs with a focus on rural and Northern communities in Ontario.
As we continue to build a strong economy, investing in young entrepreneurs is key to ensuring Ontario’s future success. By supporting initiatives like Futurpreneur Canada, we are not only helping to create new jobs, but also fostering innovation and economic growth in Oakville North—Burlington and across the province.
This investment reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders and ensuring Ontario remains open for business.” – MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Ontario Increasing Support for Young Entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur Canada, provides financing, mentoring tools and resources to aspiring business owners aged 18-39 through their flagship loan initiative, the Core Startup Program. The program offers collateral-free loans of up to $75,000, two years of mentorship and in-person programming. Ontario’s investment will support entrepreneurs in rural, remote, and Northern communities to boost economic growth and create new jobs in these regions.
Small businesses play a critical role in our communities and are an essential part of Ontario’s economy, employing over 2 million people. Ontario offers a range of programs and supports to assist entrepreneurs towards starting and growing new companies, including Regional Innovation Centres, Small Business Enterprise Centres, Starter Company Plus, Summer Company and tailored options, advice and business analysis through business advisory services.






Thank You for Coming to our BBQ, Oakville North-Burlington!

What a spectacular end of summer BBQ this past Saturday as we welcomed in the Fall. A huge thank you to all our neighbours and friends who dropped by to chat with my colleague Natalie Pierre and me. Your presence made it a memorable day.
A special shoutout to the Burlington Teen Tour Band for their amazing performance—it truly made the event special!

We also want to thank our special guests Premier Doug Ford, Ministers Stephen Lecce, and Neil Lumsden and Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr for stopping by and showing their support.

And of course, a big thank you to the Team Effie volunteers for serving up the popcorn and candy floss.

We can’t wait to see you all again next year!



Government, Industry Leaders and Job Searchers Convene

Great to join the Halton Industry Education Council and
ApprenticeSearch.com at their automotive event in Burlington, alongside over 50 industry partners and talented students.

Ontario continues to lead with $44 billion in EV and battery investments, showcasing our strength in innovation and manufacturing.

The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association of Canada’s Project Arrow, Canada’s first zero-emission concept vehicle, is a prime example of how we’re shaping the future of the global EV market and creating new opportunities for skilled workers.



Vac Aero Celebrates 65 Years of Aerospace Excellence

I was honoured to attend Vac Aero International’s 65th Anniversary celebration on behalf of Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli.

Vac Aero has been a key player in Ontario’s aerospace manufacturing sector for over six decades, with 120 highly skilled workers and facilities right here in Oakville and Burlington. As a leader in vacuum heat treating and furnace manufacturing, they continue to push the boundaries, servicing over 100 aerospace and defence giants like Boeing, Bombardier and Lockheed Martin.

Thanks to the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, Ontario is open for business, making it an ideal place for companies like Vac Aero to thrive, expand, and contribute to our province’s economic growth. It was also a pleasure to meet Ryan Prichard whose grandfather was the founder and the legacy continues with him.



Osteostrong Opens in Oakville

Congratulations to Harleen Laroia on the grand opening of OsteoStrong in Oakville! It was wonderful to join friends, family, and clients in celebrating this exciting new venture.

OsteoStrong is all about promoting better health by focusing on skeletal strength and helping people of all ages feel their best. Wishing you much success!



Celebrating the Opening of Mel’s Diner

As part of Small Business Minister Nina Tangri’s visit to Oakville North-Burlington, we stopped by Mel’s Diner, which recently opened its doors to the community.

Melissa’s entrepreneurial spirit is exactly what drives our local economy forward. Our government is committed to supporting entrepreneurs like her, creating the right environment for small businesses to thrive. Whether it’s through access to resources, grants, or mentorship, we’re focused on ensuring success for businesses across Ontario.




Celebrating Franco-Ontarian Day

This week, we raised the Franco-Ontarian flag in front of Oakville Town Hall to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day

14 years ago, Ontario passed the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, and our government is proud to join communities across the province in recognizing the vital contributions Franco-Ontarians have made to our social, economic, and cultural fabric.

Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!



Celebration Savis Halton on their 35th anniversary

I would like to recognize Savis Halton on their 35th anniversary. Thank you for your commitment and advocacy for survivors of violence and promoting prevention through community education. So honoured that Minister Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of women’s social and economic opportunity recognized the exceptional work done by Savis Halton over the years.





At Queen’s Park, we raised the Survivor’s Flag in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with special recognition to the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) for their vital role in advocating for Indigenous women and families.
Their leadership in preserving culture, advancing truth, and promoting healing has been instrumental in the journey toward reconciliation.
The Survivor’s Flag stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, and we are committed to supporting the ongoing work of Indigenous women in this effort.




Ontario Exploring Feasibility of New Highway 401 Tunnel Expressway


This week, the Ontario government launched the technical evaluation for the construction of a new driver and transit tunnel expressway under Highway 401. This expressway is expected to provide a new, faster route for some of the most gridlocked roadways in the province north of the City of Toronto, extending from beyond Brampton and Mississauga in the west to beyond Markham and Scarborough in the east. This project is expected to significantly reduce traffic in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) while supporting economic growth during construction and in the long-term by helping to get goods and services to market sooner.

Engineering services will be secured through the Ministry of Transportation, with support from Infrastructure Ontario. The feasibility work will include the following:

• Examining various options to increase Highway 401 capacity, including potential routes within the existing right-of-way, number of lanes, length, and the number and design of interchanges connecting to other highways;
• Refining the province’s understanding of the proposed tunnel’s economic contributions, both in the short- and long-term, as well as the project’s impact on reducing gridlock;
• Reviewing best practices from similar projects in other jurisdictions;
• Conducting initial soil boring testing to improve the province’s understanding of the route’s geology and its impact on design and construction;
• Preparing to start the environmental assessment processes for the project; and
• Conducting an initial market sounding, with feedback informing any potential procurement and commercial structuring strategies.

Additionally, the province will begin meaningful consultations with First Nations communities about the potential project.
Consistent with the Get It Done Act, 2024, this new expressway would not be tolled.
Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005094/ontario-exploring-feasibility-of-new-highway-401-tunnel-expressway

Ontario Celebrates $200 Million Manufacturing Investment in Port Colborne

The Ontario government is welcoming a $200 million investment by Jungbunzlauer to expand its existing facility in Port Colborne, which will create 50 new jobs and strengthen regional supply chains.

This investment will enable the company to expand production of xanthan gum at its Port Colborne facility, to meet rising demand in North America. Jungbunzlauer is the only producer of xanthan gum in Canada. This fermented sugar is used to thicken and stabilize products across sectors such as food and beverages, health care, animal feed, personal care, detergents and various industrial applications.
It’s expected that the project will increase the demand for Ontario-grown corn, creating valuable spin-off effects across the supply chain. In support of this investment, Ontario is providing $4.8 million in funding through the Invest Ontario Fund.
Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005089/ontario-celebrates-200-million-manufacturing-investment-in-port-colborne

Oakville North-Burlington Spirit Awards

It’s truly an honour to shine a light on the dedicated volunteers who have contributed to making our community better. Thank you for your community spirit. If you would like to nominate a member of our community who has gone above and beyond to contribute to our community, please contact my office and let me know at Effie.triantafilopoulos@pc.ola.org

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