Ontario Protecting Workers and Jobs in York-Simcoe

June 26, 2025

Our government announced $20 million over the next two years to help rural communities like here in York-Simcoe attract investment and create new jobs and opportunities for rural workers.

In the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty, this expanded funding will support the government’s plan to protect rural Ontario communities by encouraging economic development and helping keep workers on the job.

Eligible rural municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and small businesses can apply for funding until September 24, 2025.

For information about eligibility, guidelines and applications, visit: ROD Program guidelines and applications.

The ROD Program is part of Enabling Opportunity: Ontario’s Rural Economic Development Strategy, our government’s roadmap for investing in the continued strength of rural communities across the province. 

For more information, call my constituency office at 905-895-1555 or visit: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006093/ontario-protecting-workers-and-jobs-in-rural-communities