Face of Nation : A North Bay area business is getting 2.4 million dollars from the province and from Ottawa. It was announced Monday, July b22 by, Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, and Anthony Rota, the MP for Nipissing-Temiskaming. More than $1.4 million is coming from Queen’s Park for *Canada Meat Group* to build a meat processing plant and cold storage facility. It’ll employ over 40 people. Ottawa will provide the other 1-million through *FedNor.*
“I’m thrilled this FedNor investment will create up to 40 local jobs and help a North Bay firm gain access to a lucrative worldwide market. This project is a great example of how technology and innovation is helping Northern Ontario entrepreneurs and firms capitalize on new opportunities to create jobs, growth and a strong economy,” said Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming
“This announcement will help economic growth in North Bay by creating jobs and ensuring the North remains a great place to live and work,” said MPP Fedeli. “It’s one more way we are signalling to the world that Northern Ontario is open for business.”
The facility will produce high-quality kosher and halal meat products, addressing the growing demand for specialized beef products.
