For Ontario communities/industry sectors

Communities in Transition Initiative

The Communities in Transition Initiative provides assistance to Ontario communities and industry sectors facing economic development challenges including plant closures, significant job losses and industry-wide restructuring.

With a funding allocation of $2 million annually for four years, the initiative provides flexible, tailored assistance that supports innovative economic development solutions not covered under existing provincial programs.

The Communities in Transition Initiative supports projects brought forward, championed and implemented by the affected community or industry group. Projects typically include an element of local investment or in-kind support.

Learn more about current projects.

Accessing Communities in Transition Support

Staff in the Communities in Transition Office are available to meet with you to discuss your specific challenges and opportunities, and advise on a project proposal.

Project proposals should include the following information:

• Need for action
• Project description including timelines
• Project costs
• Proponent contribution
• Anticipated outcomes.

Contact Us

Kim Wingrove
Director, Communities in Transition Initiative
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
7th Floor, Hearst Block, 900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2E1
Telephone: 416-325-6641
E-mail: kim.wingrove2@ontario.ca

News Releases:

June 25, 2008 - ONTARIO HELPING MANUFACTURERS STAY COMPETITIVE

June 23, 2008 - ONTARIO SUPPORTS ECONOMIC GROWTH IN HAMILTON

June 19, 2008 - ONTARIO SUPPORTS SOUTH CENTRAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

June 17, 2008 - POWERING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

June 2, 2008 - ONTARIO SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH

May 12, 2008 - CAPITALIZING ON ONTARIO'S GROWING AEROSPACE SECTOR

May 9, 2008: ONTARIO SUPPORTS SOUTHWEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

May 9, 2008: ONTARIO HELPS SHOWCASE MOLD MAKING INDUSTRY

April 28, 2008: ONTARIO INVESTS IN NIAGARA ECONOMY: McGuinty Government Supporting Growth In New Sectors

April 24, 2008: ONTARIO BOLSTERS TOOLING AND AUTO PARTS INDUSTRIES: McGuinty Government Supporting Success In Competitive Market

April 18, 2008: SUPPORTING GROWTH AND JOBS FOR FORT ERIE: McGuinty Government Invests In Region’s Economic Development

April 4, 2008 - ONTARIO INVESTS IN CHATHAM-KENT ECONOMIC STRATEGY: McGuinty Government Helping To Diversify Local Economy

April 4, 2008 - ONTARIO INVESTS IN DIVERSIFYING WINDSOR ECONOMY: McGuinty Government Stimulating Growth In New Sectors

August 28, 2007 - ONTARIO GOVERNMENT WORKS WITH SMITHS FALLS FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: $335,000 In Provincial Funding To Help Region Build New Opportunities

June 22, 2007 – MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT TEAMS WITH NIAGARA REGION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION

May 24, 2007 – MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT WORKS WITH WINDSOR-ESSEX FOR COMPETITIVE, RESILIENT ECONOMY

March 15, 2007 – MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS PORK INDUSTRY

February 8, 2006 – EDCO PARTNERSHIP: ONTARIO GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TURNAROUND

December 18, 2006 – ONTARIO GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN CHATHAM-KENT ECONOMIC TURNAROUND