The Ontario Chamber of Commerce: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto, ON · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · University–Rosedale

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce: federal grants and contributions: 8 agreements; $112M value; 2 departments; 6 programs.

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8agreements
$112Mvalue
2departments
6programs

Largest agreements

Talent Opportunities Program (TOP)$54.3Mvalue2020start2027end

The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships. .

514192$20.1Mvalue2022start2025end

Supporting SME Growth by Accelerating E-commerce Capabilities - CDAP

513467$11.8Mvalue2020start2021end

The Canada United Campaign: Canada United Small Business relief Fund

Additional Support for Students in Response to COVID-19$10.9Mvalue2020start2021end

The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships.

513558$8.8Mvalue2021start2022end

To support the national Shop Local Initiative administered by The P/T Chambers of Commerce. The temporary funding will be used to develop or enhance awareness building campaigns that promote patronage of local Main Street businesses in their communities operating in the new realties of COVID-19.

Discoverability Network$3.0Mvalue2019start2023end

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

506288$1.6Mvalue2009start2011end

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is requesting funds to expand its existing "Export Market Access" (EMA) Program for SME. This is a non-repayable contribution.

Additional support for Students in Response to COVID-19$1.5Mvalue2020start2021end

The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships.

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada4agreements$69.6Mvalue3programs
  • Student Work Placement
  • Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
  • Opportunities Fund - Working With Employers

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada4agreements$42.4Mvalue3programs
  • Strategic Activities Program
  • Canada Digital Adoption Program - Grow Your Business Online
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Years

20221agreements$20.1Mvalue1programs
  • Canada Digital Adoption Program - Grow Your Business Online
20211agreements$8.8Mvalue1programs
  • Strategic Activities Program
20204agreements$78.4Mvalue3programs
  • Student Work Placement
  • Strategic Activities Program
  • Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
20191agreements$3.0Mvalue1programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Working With Employers
20091agreements$1.6Mvalue1programs
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.