Department of Industry Act

Marginal note:Duties in relation to regional development in Ontario

• 9 (1) In exercising the powers and performing the duties and functions assigned by subsection 4(2), the Minister shall, with respect to regional economic development in Ontario,

  • (a) in cooperation with other concerned ministers and boards and agencies of the Government of Canada, formulate and implement policies, plans and integrated federal approaches;

  • (b) coordinate the policies and programs of the Government of Canada;

  • (c) lead and coordinate the activities of the Government of Canada in the establishment of cooperative relationships with Ontario and with business, labour and other public and private bodies; and

  • (d) collect, gather, by survey or otherwise, compile, analyse, coordinate and disseminate information.

• Marginal note:Coordination

  (2) In exercising the powers and performing the same duties and functions, the Minister may

  • (a) provide and, where appropriate, coordinate services promoting regional economic development in Ontario including services to develop entrepreneurial talent, support local business associations, stimulate investment and support small- and medium-sized enterprises in that province or any part of that province; and

  • (b) initiate, recommend, coordinate, direct, promote and implement programs and projects in relation to regional economic development in Ontario.