Minister for PrairiesCan announces investment of more than $25.5M for manufacturers and businesses
by CM Staff
In total, the initiatives are expected to help support more than 815 jobs, and assist small- and medium-sized businesses to access the talent, technology, and resources they need.
Minister Vandal announces federal investment to create jobs and grow businesses in Calgary (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)
CALGARY — On Jan. 18, Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of more than $25.5 million through the Jobs and Growth Fund for 15 Calgary and area businesses to scale-up and create new opportunities for job seekers.
Examples of projects receiving support include:
headversity is receiving over $6 million to expand its digital mental health technology platform to support the caregivers of youth facing mental health challenges.
Kathairos is receiving more than $3.9 million to grow its emission reduction business which helps to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas well sites.
PurposeMed is receiving over $3.5 million to scale-up operations and extend delivery of complex telehealth solutions to at-risk and underserved communities in Canada.
Harvest Builders is receiving $3 million to build an online talent platform to grow the tech sector across the Prairies.
In total, the initiatives are expected to help support more than 815 jobs, and assist small- and medium-sized businesses to access the talent, technology, and resources they need to bring Alberta businesses to new domestic and global markets.
“Albertans are innovators and always looking forward at new opportunities to grow and succeed. Our government is making investments here in Alberta to ensure leading-edge companies scale-up and provide high-quality jobs Alberta workers can depend on. Today’s investment will help further position Calgary as a leader in innovation while further strengthening the competiveness of Alberta businesses,” said Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan.
“Calgary is home to some of Alberta and Canada’s most innovative companies and top talent. Today’s investment in 15 Calgary and area firms will directly support some of our leading job creators to create new opportunities in Alberta and continue to build a resilient economy across the Prairie,” said George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview.
