Attracting Skilled Newcomers and Investment to Ontario Communities
- The Welcome to Ontario booklet which will now have a mobile version.
McGuinty Government Helps Local Economies Grow
Ontario is helping communities attract investment, talent, and stimulate economic growth to create jobs for families.
Fifteen communities will receive support to enhance their local immigration websites. These will provide new tools and technology to attract immigrants with details and resources about living, working and investing in Ontario’s communities.
The province is also launching a mobile-friendly version of its popular Welcome to Ontario booklet for newcomers to access while on the go.
Attracting highly skilled newcomers and investment to the province is part of the government’s five-year Open Ontario plan to help families and businesses by creating jobs and growth.
December 10, 2010QUICK FACTS
- 15 communities are receiving support to attract newcomers, help them integrate and draw investment to their communities.
- Two out of three adult newcomers to Ontario have post-secondary education or training.
Ontario receives 100,000 newcomers annually and almost 40 per cent of immigration to Canada.
