Mayor Bevilacqua and provincial ministers discuss Vaughan contribution to Ontario’s strong economy

Dec. 13, 2019 5:00 p.m.
Shared values rooted in public service deliver positive results for citizens 

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement after meeting with Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction:
 
“I was pleased to welcome Minister Tibollo and Minister Sarkaria to Vaughan City Hall today to discuss our shared priorities as they relate to city-building and enhancing the overall quality of life for the citizens we humbly serve.
 
“This meeting was an opportunity to discuss the state of Ontario’s economy and the businesses that contribute to its strength and success. We also shared insights on how we can continue to work together, along with businesses, to reduce their regulatory burden and help them be more competitive in their respective industries.
 
“The City of Vaughan takes great pride in being a leading destination for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and established enterprises to reach new and unprecedented heights. Vaughan is home to more than 12,000 businesses that employ more than 225,000 people. Since 2010, our city has led with an economic growth rate of four per cent – and has seen the creation of more than 60,000 new jobs. Small businesses remain the backbone of Vaughan’s thriving economy – representing above 80 per cent of all local jobs.
 
“In 2018, the City’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship team contributed to the start or growth of 245 companies in our community and the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) Summer Company program continues to provide young people with the necessary tools to pursue their goals with hands-on coaching from local leaders.
 
“I expressed my gratitude to the Ministers for their interest in advancing Vaughan’s priorities and initiatives. We value and appreciate our relationship and collaborative efforts with the provincial government. By working together, not only can we continue to meet citizens’ expectations – we can exceed them.”
 
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