Ontario launches Aboriginal economic development fund – Northern Ontario Business

The province has launched the $25-million Aboriginal Economic Development Fund, which will fund business, employment and training opportunities for First Nation, Métis and Inuit businesses.

A three-year initiative, the fund has the following goals:

-Help Aboriginal communities develop long-term strategies to diversify their economies.

-Improve community capacity for economic development.

-Provide access to financing to start and expand Aboriginal businesses.

Read more: http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/aboriginal-businesses/2014/10/Ontario-launches-Aboriginal-economic-development-fund.aspx