Grants and Contributions:
Title:
900423
Agreement Number:
900423
Agreement Value:
$315,675.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2029
Description:
A project aimed at strengthening the economic vitality of rural and remote communities in Northwestern Ontario by creating long‑term matches between qualified bilingual workers and employers, and by supporting their long‑term settlement.
Organization:
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Expected Results:
The initiative is intended to enhance the economic vitality of Northern Ontario's official language minority communities (OLMC) - the Francophone community - and enhance the region's competitiveness through linguistic duality.
Location:
THUNDER BAY, Ontario, CA P7A 4B8
Reference Number:
200-2026-2027-Q1-013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
131825424
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Non-Repayable Contribution 2026/27 to 2029/30
Recipient's Operating Name:
Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario
Recipient's Legal Name:
Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario
Federal Riding Name:
Thunder Bay—Superior North
Federal Riding Number:
35108
Program:
Economic Development Initiative
Program Purpose:
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) supports business and economic development activities that develop new expertise in innovation, economic diversification and business growth in Northern Ontario's Francophone communities (the official language minority community) and capitalize on economic opportunities made possible through linguistic duality.
Coverage:
North West ON / Nord-ouest ON
NAICS Code:
8134