News
For Immediate Release
Haliburton
12/14/2011
Ontario Helps Haliburton Company Create 14 New Jobs: McGuinty Government Moving Economy Forward
NEWS
Ontario is helping Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve expand its forestry operation and create 14 new jobs.
With the province’s support, Haliburton Forest is constructing a new sawmill to process its own logs into a range of wood products, including flooring and high-grade lumber for the furniture industry. The project will make the company more competitive and capitalize on the growing demand for wood products from well-managed forests.
Ontario is providing a strong and stable environment for businesses to grow and create good jobs for families in the face of global economic uncertainty. These new jobs build upon the 124,800 net new full time jobs that have already been created in Ontario so far this year.
Partnering with local businesses and supporting the forestry sector is a key component of the McGuinty government’s plan to create and support jobs for Ontario families, and to strengthen local economies.
QUOTES
“Today’s announcement is great news for residents of Haliburton. Our plan to grow the economy is working. The proof is in the growing businesses across the region that are investing in their operations and creating good jobs for Ontario families.”
— Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation
“The new sawmill is essential to the growth of our forestry operations. The support from the province allows us to move forward with our business plans and hire new employees.”
— Peter Schleifenbaum, Owner and Manager, Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Ltd.
QUICK FACTS
- The Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve covers 70,000 acres of forest in Haliburton County and offers recreation and outdoor education programs year-round.
- Haliburton Forest is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council in recognition of its environmentally sustainable management.
- Ontario recently introduced the Attracting Investment and Creating Jobs Act that, if passed, would make the Eastern Ontario Development Fund permanent and create the new Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.
- In 2010, Ontario was named a top destination for foreign direct investment in North America, second only to California. The province attracted a total of 127 Foreign Direct Investment projects, which created more than 11,200 jobs.
- As a result of the tax changes implemented in Ontario, taxes on business investment were cut in half, making Ontario more competitive and encouraging new business investments.
LEARN MORE
- See Ontario’s plan to support job creation.
- Take a look at the programs and services available to help your business grow.
- Read Ontario’s 2011 Progress Report.
For more information:
Andrew Block
Minister's Office
416-325-0362
Mark Ingram
Communications Branch
416-325-4776
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