Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

**Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade** Our engaged and inclusive team is passionate about delivering policies, programs and services to help businesses of all sizes and in every region to start, grow, invest, trade and create jobs, and to attract investment to Ontario. **What we do** - Support job creation, innovation and economic growth for all Ontarians. - Deliver a range of programs, services and tools to help businesses innovate and compete in today’s fast-changing global economy. - Help make investing in Ontario more attractive for businesses, while protecting the public interest. - Support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses so they can connect with new export markets and customers. - Manage a network of international trade and investment offices in key markets around the world. - Organize international business missions to increase export and investment opportunities for Ontario’s companies. - Ensure Ontario’s interests are well-represented in all trade matters and negotiations (including CUSMA, CPTPP and CETA) and drive strategic investment and trade analysis. - Drive internal trade by working bilaterally with other provinces and territories and by implementing the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). - Develop and implement marketing strategies and tactics that favourably position the province’s key economic strengths and promote Ontario as the best place to invest, work, live and succeed. - Develop strategies for priority industries and sectors in Ontario. - Build strategic partnerships with leading companies and stakeholders within Ontario’s economy. - Foster scientific discovery and commercialization of new technologies and products that can be marketed to the world. - Harness Ontario’s talented workforce, entrepreneurial spirit and highly developed industry clusters.