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Northern Ontario Heritage Fund eligibility extended to Muskoka

From MPP Graydon Smith:

The Ontario government is investing in Muskoka-area businesses and communities by expanding Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programming eligibility to the District of Muskoka. To meet the programming demand across the North, the government is also increasing the annual NOHFC funding allocation by $30 million over the next three years. This sustained funding increase and expansion will support continued economic development in the North.

“I’m thrilled that Muskoka is joining the NOHFC service area. This is a huge moment that unifies the region when it comes to economic development funding and opportunities. This has long been asked for by local businesses, community organizations and municipal governments,” said Graydon Smith, MPP for Parry Sound–Muskoka. “With Muskoka now onboard, and the entire NOHFC area receiving more dollars to work with, amazing things will follow in Parry Sound–Muskoka and Northern Ontario.”

The NOHFC fosters economic growth, job creation and workforce development throughout the North, benefiting communities of all sizes, both rural and urban, including Indigenous communities. The $30 million funding increase will bring the NOHFC’s annual budget to $110 million beginning in 2025-26, enabling the corporation to support additional projects across Northern Ontario and address the impacts of inflation.

“We are listening to our northern partners, which is why we are increasing the annual NOHFC funding allocation and expanding programming eligibility. This investment reinforces our government’s commitment to build strong, prosperous northern communities and businesses, as well as create real opportunities for the people who choose the North to live, work, and do business,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development. “Since 2018, we’ve strengthened the NOHFC’s integral role in advancing local priorities, from skilled training opportunities to major community infrastructure projects, and look forward to our continued partnerships that lead to a better quality of life in the North.”

Expanding the NOHFC’s programming eligibility will help realize priorities in the government’s “Building a Better Ontario” plan of attracting better jobs with bigger pay cheques, keeping costs down for families and businesses, and investing in key infrastructure.

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