Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
| Ministère du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce (French) | |
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| Formed | 1985 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Ontario |
| Headquarters | 777 Bay Street 18th floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2N4 |
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| Website | ontario |
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (formally known as Ministry of Economic Development and Growth) in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for programs to attract and retain business and economic development in the province. This is pursued through research and development funding, business advisory services, career exploration opportunities and business startup programs for youth, skills development and marketing Ontario to potential international business investors.
It was previously responsible for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, though this responsibility has been shifted to the Ministry of Government Services.