Investing in Innovation to Create The Jobs Of The Future

Right now, somewhere in a lab in Windsor, or  Toronto, or Ottawa -- or in the many places in between – bright Ontarians are inventing our future.

They are discovering new ways to treat disease. Cleaner ways to generate the power we need. Fantastic new technologies for powering business, sharing information and creating virtual communities.

From the discovery of insulin to the Blackberry, the impact of Ontario inventions has reached around the world – and beyond.

Today, Ontario’s economic and social prosperity has come to depend on this ability to innovate and compete in the global marketplace. Recognizing this, the McGuinty government has made innovation a key component of its five-point plan for growing Ontario’s economy.

Ontario is investing in an aggressive innovation agenda to ensure we are one of the winning economies in the 21st century.  Supported by close to $3 billion in spending over eight years and a focus on seizing global market opportunities, this agenda builds on the strength of Ontario’s creative environment, diverse culture, highly skilled workforce, world-class education system and internationally recognized research community.

It’s aimed at igniting growth in the industries that will shape our future and create Ontario’s next generation of jobs and prosperity.

And, it builds on this province’s greatest strength: the talent and ingenuity of our people.