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Title:

Access Ability: Self Employment 2023-2026

Agreement Number:

018773192

Agreement Value:

$1,048,826.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 12, 2023 - Apr 24, 2026

Description:

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the OF are: .• Persons with disabilities participate in skills enhancement activities; .• Persons with disabilities have tools, skills and information to obtain employment; .• Persons with disabilities are employed or self-employed; and .• Employers, stakeholders and persons with disabilities are aware of OF;.• Persons with disabilities are financially self-reliant; .• Persons with disabilities have entered labour market to their fullest potential; .• Persons with disabilities are accessing employment opportunities;.• Employment opportunities are available to persons with disabilities; and .• Persons with disabilities are integrated into labour market..

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H3C3

Reference Number:

141-2023-2024-Q2-04636

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119189900RT0001

Recipient Type:

Academia

Amendment Date

Jun 10, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre

Recipient's Legal Name:

Saint Mary`s University

Federal Riding Name:

Halifax

Federal Riding Number:

12005

Program:

Opportunities Fund - Project

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OFPD) is to help persons with disabilities obtain valuable skills, tools, information and work experience to facilitate their transition to the labour market and to strengthen their labour market attachment.

Coverage:

Local

NAICS Code:

624310

Amendments:

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