Category: Resources
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New Lightcast ANALYST Data Run
We’re excited to announce that the platform has successfully installed the new data run! Let’s dive into some of the significant changes you’ll encounter: Update to NOC 2021 Census 2021 Update How to Request a License For all your Analyst questions, please email edar@ontario.ca
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BR+E Training Sessions – Starting June 14th!
Communities that are planning to further engage with businesses or start a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project this year should plan to attend the upcoming BR+E training sessions. Through a structured BR+E program, communities can learn how to make their community a great place to do business. This 3-part interactive virtual training series will…
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The Food Manufacturers’ Playbook
A new resource for food and agri-tech producers to gain valuable knowledge to improve productivity, efficiency, and environmental performance. The “Playbook” describes a roadmap for efficient food and agri-tech production aligned with environmental efficiency. No two businesses are exactly alike. Facilities, equipment configurations, peoples’ skills and infrastructure differ. Delivering food safety, productivity, efficiency, and environmental…
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Facilitating Strategic Planning Program – A Free Webinar Training Series for (Not-For-Profit) Organizations
A Free Webinar Training Series For (Not-For-Profit) Organizations This train-the-trainer series is designed for organizations to gain valuable skills and tools to facilitate their own strategic planning. Based on the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Strategic Planning Resource manual, this step-by-step interactive webinar series will help organizations improve their effectiveness, strengthen their volunteer…
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Learn more about COVID-19 updates and available benefits through WSIB’s Webinar March 22: 12:00 -1:00 PM
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be presenting an informational webinar on Tuesday March 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. This webinar will focus on providing agri-food workers and employers with essential information about their available benefits and services. The webinar will include information for workers who get injured or become ill (including…
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Learn more about your workforce needs using EMSI Analyst.
Analyst is an online tool that pools data from a range of sources to provide information on regional economies and workforces. It helps you better understand your region so you can make informed decisions. Reports: Using Analyst to generate reports like these for your Region will help to inform and support your workforce attraction plan.
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Save the Date: ‘Health and Safety in the Workplace’ Webinar for Food and Beverage Processors
Looking to learn more about programs and supports available to protect worker/employer health and safety in the food and beverage processing sector? On December 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., OMAFRA is hosting a free webinar for processors to help them guard against the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in the workplace. This webinar will…
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WEBINAR: ENHANCED AGRI-FOOD WORKPLACE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Join OMAFRA on December 7th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. to participate in a one-hour webinar for all eligible businesses interested in learning more about the Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program to keep workers safe against COVID-19. The webinar will provide details about recent changes to the program and tips to apply for financial assistance. To…
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EXPANDING SUPPORT TO KEEP AGRI-FOOD WORKERS SAFE DURING COVID-19
The Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program has expanded support to help guard against the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and to promote worker health and safety. The program application deadline runs until February 1, 2022, or until funding is fully allocated. The program provides funding in the following two categories: Workplace COVID-19 Prevention:…
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12 Questions to Determine if Entrepreneurship is Right for You
Before diving into entrepreneurship in the food and beverage industry, it is recommended to do some self-reflection to determine whether it is a good fit for your personality, skills, resources, lifestyle, and preparedness. This 12-question self-assessment will help you understand how you may perform in an entrepreneurship scenario and how this change would affect your…