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Ontario Government Investing $70 Million In POWER Centres And Better Jobs Ontario - Manufacturing AUTOMATION

The $70 million investment includes $20 million for POWER Centres that can respond within 24 hours and $50 million to Better Jobs Ontario, aiding nearly 16,000 job seekers since 2021.

  • On August 20, 2025, the Ontario government announced a $70 million investment in training and employment services in Hamilton to support workers affected by U.S. tariffs.
  • This investment responds to the loss of 38,000 jobs mainly in manufacturing, with Windsor experiencing the highest unemployment at 11.2 percent partly due to these tariffs.
  • The funding dedicates $20 million to create Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response Centres for rapid layoff support and $50 million to expand Better Jobs Ontario for training in high-demand fields.
  • Labour Minister David Piccini highlighted unity among leaders and Ontario's skilled workforce, while Premier Doug Ford vowed to fight the economic war started by President Trump.
  • These initiatives aim to offer immediate retraining and employment access, helping workers secure good-paying jobs and strengthening Ontario’s resilience to ongoing tariff challenges.
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Premier announces $70M investment to protect workers affected by US tariffs

Premier Doug Ford pulled no punches while announcing support for workers who may find themselves in limbo in the face of tariffs.

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