News Release
2010-01-26

London Gets Economic Boost: McGuinty Government Helps City Revamp Local Manufacturing Sector

The new equipment at Brose's London facility will lead to the immediate creation of 10 new advanced manufacturing jobs with significant job creation potential in the future.

Funding is being provided under the Communities in Transition program which supports economic development projects that will help communities in Ontario attract new investments and retain existing businesses.

QUOTES

"London is already home to world-class manufacturers. This grant will help us to strengthen our region's advanced manufacturing sector and increase our city's competitiveness."

Khalil Ramal, MPP London Fanshawe.

"This partnership with Brose, LEDC and the Province is a fine example of working together for a brighter tomorrow. Such collaboration will serve as a catalyst for new jobs and opportunities for growth in the years ahead."

Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Mayor, City of London

"These investments will have a very significant impact on London's advanced manufacturing sector, helping to grow existing investments and secure new ones."

Peter White, President and CEO, London Economic Development Corporation.

QUICK FACTS

• The city of London has a total city population of 352,395.


• London is the Canadian headquarters or major production centre for such prominent companies as 3M Canada, Kellogg Canada, Labatt and Diamond Aircraft.


• Since 2007, Ontario has provided $12.2 million in funding for 26 Communities in Transition projects.

LEARN MORE

Learn more about the Ontario government's other Communities in Transition announcements.

For more information:

Leigh-Ann Popek

Minister's Office

416-325-0362

Sofia Sousa-Dias,

Communications Branch,

416-326-8465

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