Food & Beverage Industry Profile - Hamilton Economic Development

HAMILTON 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 

Industry Profile

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This icon denotes Hamilton's Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry 

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Industry Profile 

Hamilton Ontario Canada

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Table of CONTENTS 

Hamilton at the Heart of Canada’s and Ontario’s Food Cluster 03 

Quick Facts 04 

Sector Overview in Ontario 06 

Hamilton’s Location Advantages 09 

Road, Rail and Air Connections 11 

Transportation Infrastructure 12 

Access to Intermodal Facilities 12 

Targeting New Business 13 

Future Development Opportunities 13 

Industry Resources 14 

Business Profiles 16 

Business Directory 20 

Employer Incentives and Wage Subsidy Opportunities 26 

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Hamilton at the Heart of Canada’s and 

Ontario’s Food CLUSTER 

Situated in the western half of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region, the City of Hamilton is 

centrally located in Canada’s and Ontario’s manufacturing heartland. As part of Canada’s largest 

Province, companies in Hamilton’s food and beverage sector are part of North America’s second 

largest and fastest growing food cluster. With access to a marketplace of over 130 million 

people within a day’s drive, businesses benefit from direct connections to major highways and 

rail networks both in Ontario and the United States. The Port of Hamilton also links Canada’s 

heartland to the St. Lawrence Seaway. 

Hamilton is home to a considerable number of food and beverage companies involved in the 

processing of meats, fruits and vegetables, dairy, bakery, snacks, confectionery and beverages. 

Hamilton is home to a considerable number 

of food and beverage companies. 

Lakeport Brewing Corporation is currently 

the third largest supplier of take home beer 

in Ontario. 

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Quick FACTS 

 

Hamilton’s population is growing. From 1996 to 2001, the population increased by almost 

5% to 490,268 making it the 4th largest of all Ontario communities, preceded only by 

Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga. 

During the same time, Hamilton’s employed labour force increased by over 10%. 

 

In 2001, 4,360 people were employed in the food and beverage sector in the City of 

Hamilton, representing 5% of Ontario’s food industry workforce. 

 

Local employment is concentrated in sugar and confectionery product manufacturing, 

meat product manufacturing, bakeries and tortilla manufacturing, beverage 

manufacturing, fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing. 

 

Companies in these sectors are involved in all aspects of food manufacturing from the 

processing of raw materials to packaging and distribution. 

 

Hamilton’s growth in the sector is being driven by multinational, homegrown operations 

and successful small business operations. 

 

In a recent local business survey a significant majority of food and beverage 

manufacturing operations surveyed expressed a high level of satisfaction with the location 

advantages offered by the City of Hamilton. 

Percentage of Employees in the Food and Beverage Sector 

in Hamilton, 2000 

Sugar and confectionery product 

24% manufacturing 

Bakeries and tortilla 


Beverage 


Fruit and vegetable preserving and 

11% specialty food manufacturing 

18% 

Meat product manufacturing 

04 

16% Other 

Source: urbanMetrics inc.

0 

Food 

manufacturing 

Ontario 

Primary metal 

manufacturing 

Hamilton 

Fabricated 

metal product 

manufacturing 

Machinery 

manufacturing 

Electrical 

equipment, 

appliance and 

component 

manufacturing 

Transportation Other 

equipment FOOD AND BEVERAGE 

manufacturing 

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Source: urbanMetrics inc., based on ... 

Percentage of Emloyees in the Food Manufacturing Sector 

Percentage of Employees in the Food and Beverage Sector 

in Hamilton and Ontario, 2000 

in Hamilton and Ontario, 2000 

30 

25 

20 

15 

10 

5 

0 

Sugar and 

confectionery 

product 

manufacturing 

Meat product 

manufacturing 

Bakeries and 

tortilla 

manufacturing 

Fruit and 

vegetable 

preserving 

and specialty 

food 

manufacturing 

Beverage 

manufacturing 

Other 

Ontario 

Hamilton 

Source: urbanMetrics inc., based on ... 

Source: urbanMetrics inc. 

 

Hamilton’s world class agricultural industry has an economic impact of $1 billion annually 

and is a sector that continues to diversify and grow. 

 

Hamilton's agricultural industry is multi-faceted with strengths in all commodities, 

especially higher value added production such as greenhouses and nurseries. 

The major commodity groups in the City of Hamilton include poultry and egg (20.7%), 

nursery (15.9%), greenhouse (14.6%) and vegetables (8.9%). 

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Sector Overview in ONTARIO 

The food and beverage industry plays a significant role in Ontario’s economy. Home to more 

than 3,652 companies, which employ more than 107,000 people, it generates almost $32 billion 

in sales annually. In 2004, 34.6% of all the food and beverage manufacturing exports in Canada 

originated in Ontario with much of it going to the United States. 

Food processing is the third most important manufacturing industry in Ontario behind 

transportation equipment, electrical and electronic products manufacturing. 

Ontario produces more than 200 agricultural commodities, a diversity that is unmatched 

in most parts of the world. The food and beverage manufacturing sector advances Ontario’s 

international reputation for innovation and quality, and makes it a world leader in food 

technology, research and development. 

Food Processing Value of Shipments, 

Ontario, 2002 

6.1% 

8.1% 

20.6% 

10.0% 

10.4% 

9.5% 

7.9% 

17.1% 

Animal food 

Bakeries and tortilla 

Bevarege and tobacco 

Fruit and vegetables 

Dairy products 

Grain and oilseed milling 

Sugar and confectionery 

Meat products 

10.2% Other 

Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Food 

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Top 5 Export Markets for Ontario Food and Beverage, 2004 

95% 

United States (U.S.) 

2% Japan 

1% 

United Kingdom (U.K.) 

1% Mexico 

1% Australia 

Source: urbanMetrics inc. based on Strategis Canada Trade Data, 2004 

Top 5 Export Markets for Ontario Food and Beverage 

by U.S. State, 2004 

33% Illinois 

29% Pennsylvania 

20% 

18% 

New York 

New Jersey 

Source: urbanMetrics inc. based on Strategis Canada Trade Data, 2004 

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The food processing industry in Ontario is growing at a rate of between 4% and 5% annually, 

which can largely be based on the following advantages: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a central geographic location and ideal hub with access to all North American markets 

a network of highways and railways that are fully integrated with U.S. networks 

product diversity unrivaled by most parts of the world 

a steady supply of well educated, skilled workers 

low business costs 

strong R&D infrastructure 

a pro-growth government 

In 2004, slightly more than a quarter of Ontario’s food-processing companies had sales in 

the $5 million to $50 million range with the larger operations having annual sales in excess 

of $100 million. 

Ontario boasts five food cluster areas with the largest being the Greater Toronto Area. Others 

include the Hamilton Niagara Region, Grand River Region, Southwest Ontario Region and 

the Eastern Ontario Region. 

The food processing industry in Ontario is growing 

at a rate of between 4% and 5% annually. 

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Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd. has over 400 

employees and produces over 20 different lines 

of quality baked goods.


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Hamilton’s Location ADVANTAGES 

Hamilton’s location at the western end of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe provides businesses with 

easy access to a network of highways, international rail lines and the Port of Hamilton. 

The Queen Elizabeth Way provides ready access to both the Greater Toronto Area, a regional 

market of over 6 million people, and Highway 401. Highway 401 is the Canadian link to the 

NAFTA super highway connecting Ontario with the I-75 serving Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, 

Tennessee, Georgia and Florida and the I-90 connections to the eastern seaboard. With the U.S. 

border only an hour’s drive away, Hamilton is within half a day’s drive of key major urban 

markets in the United States. 

Work is nearing completion on the Red Hill Valley Parkway, which will provide a link between the 

Queen Elizabeth Way, westbound Highway 403, and Canada’s fastest growing air cargo hub at 

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. 

One of the strengths driving the expansion of Hamilton’s food and beverage sector has been its 

strong agricultural base. The majority of the 227,000 acres within Hamilton’s boundaries are 

classed as prime agricultural lands. In 2003, the City of Hamilton contributed approximately 

2.44% of the gross farm receipts generated in Ontario. This is significant considering that 

Hamilton only occupies 1% of Ontario’s land area. 

ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 

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RAILWAYS 

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BORDER LINKAGES BETWEEN USA AND CANADA 

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PORTS 

Road, Rail and Air CONNECTIONS 

Road Connections 

The convergence of key regional transportation infrastructure along the Detroit - Toronto corridor 

provides businesses located in Hamilton with ready access to: 

Detroit, Michigan along highways 401, 403 

 

 

Greater Toronto Area along highways 401, 403, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way 

Buffalo, New York State along the Queen Elizabeth Way 

Rail and Air Connections 

The CN Rail main line travels parallel to the Queen Elizabeth Way providing industry with freight 

handling capabilities. CN is the only transcontinental railway in North America providing excellent 

access across Canada and into the United States. 

Canadian National Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway and Southern Ontario Railway all 

provide direct rail access to the Port of Hamilton shipping piers. Local air connections to 

international destinations are close by with John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, 

Canada’s busiest air cargo hub and Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto. 

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Transportation INFRASTRUCTURE 

Hamilton’s Red Hill Valley Parkway 

Construction of the six-lane Red Hill Valley Parkway is nearing completion. It will provide the 

City of Hamilton with an important connection between the Queen Elizabeth Way, Lincoln 

Alexander Parkway and Highway 403, dramatically improving transportation options for Stoney 

Creek and East Hamilton manufacturers. Links to the John C. Munro Hamilton International 

Airport are planned, as is improved access to the U.S. border crossing at Buffalo. 

Highway 6 Expansion 

In 2004, the Province of Ontario completed the $40 million new Highway 6 which provides a 

direct link to the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The City of Hamilton views this 

9 kilometre, two-lane highway as having an important role in the continued growth 

and expansion of the airport. 

Access to Intermodal FACILITIES 

The Port of Hamilton offers a full suite of state-of-the-art facilities to shippers, including 

terminals for dry and liquid bulk cargos, inside and outside warehousing, heavy lift cargo cranes, 

ro-ro berths, and container handling. 

Businesses in Hamilton also have access to CN’s Intermodal Terminal, one of Canada's largest 

intermodal facilities. This facility, which is a 45 minute drive away, occupies 195 acres or 

79 hectares and includes 12 storage tracks and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

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Targeting New BUSINESS 

Hamilton’s Goods Movement Study 

The City of Hamilton recently completed a Goods Movement Study that confirmed the City’s 

potential to become an integrated and sustainable regional intermodal transportation centre 

within the Greater Toronto Area - Windsor - Sarnia Trade Corridor. 

Hamilton’s location at the centre of this major transportation corridor, which includes direct air, 

rail and marine connections, is seen as a significant advantage upon which to build strategies 

that will accommodate the changing needs of business and industry. 

For a copy of the report go to: www.hamilton.ca 

or contact: economicdevelopment@hamilton.ca 

Future Development OPPORTUNITIES 

Glanbrook Industrial Business Park 

The City of Hamilton is currently investigating the extension of services to the North Glanbrook 

Industrial Business Park (NGIBP) situated at the south end of the city. This 680 acre park, 

zoned industrial, resides within the urban boundary and is strategically located at the junction 

of the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and the soon to be completed (spring 2007) Red Hill Valley 

Parkway. The business park’s location will be exactly five minutes from the Queen Elizabeth 

Way, near the Burlington Skyway and 7 minutes from Highway 403 in Ancaster. 

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Employment Lands 

With its ability to handle intercontinental traffic, a 24/7 operation and access to road, rail and 

port, the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is a strategic priority for both the City of 

Hamilton and the Province of Ontario. To maximize the business and development potential 

of the employment lands surrounding the Hamilton International Airport, the City of Hamilton 

has recently begun efforts to expand the urban boundary to accommodate and plan for 

future growth. 

For a status update on these future development opportunities please contact: 

economicdevelopment@hamilton.ca 

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Industry RESOURCES 

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 

www.agr.gc.ca Telephone: 613-759-1000 

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, policies and 

programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for 

growth. 

AgriFood Innovations 

www.agrifood.com Telephone: 519-763-9660 Toll Free Telephone: 888-248-4893 

AgriFood Innovations 

AgriFood Innovations is a leading thought and risk partner focused on technology innovations 

in the agriculture, food, and biotechnology sectors. AgriFood Innovations has built a network 

of knowledgeable experts to help you identify and implement appropriate strategies to enhance 

your competitiveness. 

Alliance of Ontario Food Processors 

www.aofp.ca Telephone: 519-767-5599 

Alliance of Ontario Food Processors 

The Alliance of Ontario Food Processors is a non-profit organization of food processing 

companies and industry organizations that have joined together to provide a comprehensive 

and co-ordinated approach to promoting and representing the Ontario food processing sector 

on issues of common interest and concern. 

City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division 

www.hamilton.ca Telephone: 905-546-4222 Toll Free Telephone: 800-868-1329 

City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division 

The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division assists businesses interested in Hamilton 

whether it is expanding an existing operation, developing a new location, relocating or 

redeveloping. Services provided include assistance with site selection and acting as a liaison as 

businesses move through the various municipal approval processes. 

Guelph Food Technology Centre 

www.gftc.ca Telephone: 519-821-1246 

Guelph Food Technology Centre 

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Agri-food companies looking for cutting edge solutions in food technology are turning to the 

Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC). GFTC is Canada’s only non-profit, non-subsidized food 

technology centre. The GFTC has gained a reputation as one of North America’s foremost 

research and consulting facilities providing creative, confidential technical solutions, quality 

systems and training to the Canadian agri-food industry. Located on the University of Guelph 

campus, the centre has state-of-the-art product development labs, shelf life and packaging 

evaluation labs, pilot plants and training facilities.


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Hamilton Port Authority 

www.hamiltonport.ca Telephone: 905-525-4330 Toll Free Telephone: 800-263-2131 

Hamilton Port Authority 

The Hamilton Port Authority is a commercial enterprise supporting the transportation business 

with a marine shipping focus. It develops opportunities including industrial parks, recreational 

facilities and commercial development on the harbour. The Hamilton Port Authority plays an 

important role in promoting a strong local economy and a healthy local environment. 

Horticulture Research Institute of Ontario 

www.hridir.org Telephone: 905-562-4141 

Horticulture Research Institute of Ontario 

Horticulture Research International, in partnership with the Departments of Horticultural Science 

and Crop Science, has formed the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph. 

Together the organizations provide applied research and services for the production, evaluation, 

handling and storage of horticultural products including fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. 

Ontario Agri-Food Technologies 

www.oaft.org Telephone: 519-826-4195 

Ontario Agri-Food Technolgies 

Ontario Agri-Food Technologies is a non-profit organization with members from farm 

associations, academia, industry and governments. They focus on Ontario's participation in 

developing, promoting and adopting biotechnology in an ethical and environmentally conscious 

manner for the agri-food sector of the province. 

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Food Industry Competitiveness Branch 

www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA Telephone: 519-826-4190 Toll Free Telephone: 888-466-2372 

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Food Industry 

Competitiveness Branch 

The Food Industry Competitiveness Branch (FICB) of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food 

and Rural Affairs, helps build food industry business in Ontario by providing a wide range of 

information and advice. FICB consists of a Client Account Unit and an Investment Development 

Unit. Officers have expertise in particular sectors and have specific client assignments. The 

branch also has expertise in finance, infrastructure, training and research in the food industry. 

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Business PROFILES 

The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division is actively focused on retaining and 

attracting food and beverage manufacturers to Hamilton. Locational advantages have enabled 

the City of Hamilton to develop a multifaceted industry base appealing to all aspects of the food 

and beverage manufacturing industry, including: 

Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. 

Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. 

Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. is one of Canada’s largest confectionery companies manufacturing 

some of the country’s leading chocolate, candy and gum brands. Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. is 

a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes, a leading global confectionery and beverage company. 

Canada Bread Company, Limited 

Canada Bread Company, Limited 

Canada Bread Company, Limited was founded in 1911 and is partially owned by Maple Leaf 

Foods Inc. It manufactures and distributes their products both fresh and frozen from bakeries 

located across Canada. The Hamilton based operation produces a wide assortment of breads, 

bagels and wraps in white, whole-wheat and organic varieties. 

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E. D. Smith & Sons, Limited 


E. D. Smith & Sons, Limited is a leader in Canadian manufacturing and marketing of premium 

quality brands of food. The Hamilton based operation specializes in producing jams, jellies and 

pie fillings. The company began in 1882 when it was first a fruit growing and shipping business. 

Today the company is focused on manufacturing and marketing blended fruit, sauces and 

manufactured tomato products for retail sale throughout North America. 

Lakeport Brewing Corporation 

Lakeport Brewing Corporation 

Lakeport Brewing Corporation is currently the third largest supplier of take home beer in Ontario 

and the sixth largest in Canada. Lakeport Brewing Corporation is rapidly increasing their market 

share in the value-priced beer category with an increasing focus on producing high quality 

value-priced beers. Its brands compete as lower-priced, value alternatives to the heavily 

marketed beer brands. Lakeport Brewing Corporation is also a leader in the beverage co-packing 

business, producing a wide variety of specialty beverages including Mott’s Clamato Ready to 

Drink Caesar beverage and Absolut Cut Vodka Coolers. 

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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 


Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a leading, global food processing company with operations across 

Canada, the United States and Europe and is Canada’s dominant provider of fresh and prepared 

meats. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. manufactures meat products as well as a wide range of bakery 

products. 

Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd. 

Oakrum Farm Bakery Ltd. 

Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd. is a premier supplier of fresh and frozen bakery products targeted at 

the Canadian and U.S. markets. Opened in 1978 by John and Ellie Voortman, the Hamilton 

based facility produces english muffins, crumpets, tarts, danishes, assorted cakes, bagels, pizza 

crusts and sweet muffins. They are also involved in food service and private labeling in the 

Canadian and U.S. co-pack markets. 

Olivieri Foods Limited 

The Hamilton based operation of Olivieri Foods Limited is a branch of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 

involved in the manufacturing, marketing and selling of various fresh Italian pasta and sauces. 

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Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery 

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery is a working farm and vineyard involved in the growing of 

viniferous and hybrid grapes. A new winery to the Hamilton/Niagara area, it offers limited 

edition premium quality, award winning Vintner Quality Assurance (VQA) wines, as well as ice 

wine and a range of fruit wines. The farm also manages a fresh fruit operation where customers 

can pick their own fruit or buy pre-packaged and frozen fruit. 

Salerno Dairy Products Limited 

Salerno Dairy Products Limited 

Salerno Dairy Products Limited has been producing Italian specialty cheeses and dairy products 

since 1962. Salerno Dairy Products Limited supplies domestically produced and imported 

cheeses to major Canadian grocery chains, restaurants and cafeterias. They export a broad 

range of products to the United States, Mexico, Korea and Saudi Arabia. 

Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd. 


Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd. has been a privately owned and operated dairy since its inception over 

75 years ago and is widely recognized as one of Hamilton’s legendary landmarks. In the late 1990’s, 

the facility underwent a massive overhaul with an investment of close to $13 million, making the 

Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd. plant a state of the art manufacturing facility. Today it is recognized as one 

of North America’s most modern manufacturing facilities for frozen dairy products. 

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DIRECTORY 

Business DIRECTORY 

For the most current business listings please visit www.hamiltonbusinessdirectory.ca 

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Agro’s Seafood 

Wholesale-Fish 

55 York Boulevard 

Hamilton ON L8L 1H4 

Manager: 

Mr. Carl Brooks 

Tel: 905-527-6051 

Fax: 905-575-4732 

American Nutrition 

Wholesale-Natural 

and organic food 

76 Wellington N. 

Hamilton ON L8R 1N1 

President: 

Mr. Dennis Garbella 

Tel: 905-522-6290 

Fax: 905-522-1602 

Animated Distributing Inc 

Wholesale-Confectionery 

46 Harlowe Road 

Hamilton ON L8W 3R6 

President: 

Mr. David Luciani 

Tel: 905-575-6445 

Fax: 905-643-0477 

Bartek Ingredients Inc 

Manufacturer-Synthtc flavors 

421 Seaman Street 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 3J4 

President: 

Mr. Terry McGowan 

Tel: 905-662-3292 

Fax: 905-662-8849 

Bennett’s Apples & 

Cider Limited 

Manufacturer-Cider 

944 Garner Road E. 

Hamilton ON L9G 3K9 

President: 

Mr. Todd Bennett 

Tel: 905-648-6878 

Fax: 905-648-3647 

Beverage World Inc 

Wholesale-Water 

26 Burford Road 

Hamilton ON L8E 3C7 

President: 

Albert Kergl 

Tel: 905-560-3211 

Fax: 905-560-9666 

Brew Time Brewery 

& Winery 

Brewery 

38 Centennial Pky. N. 

Hamilton ON L8E 1H6 

Owner: 

Mr. Frank Vanbeek 

Tel: 905-560-3394 

Fax: 905-385-3157 

Bunge Canada 

Manufacturer-Oils 

515 Victoria Avenue N. 

Hamilton ON L8L 8G7 

Manager: 

Mr. Martin Gubbels 

Tel: 905-527-9121 

Fax: 905-527-3306 

Cadbury Adams 

Canada Inc. 

Manufacturer-Candy 

45 Ewen Road 

Hamilton ON L8S 3C3 

Branch Manager: 

Mr. Ashford Saith 

Tel: 905-526-7212 

Fax: 905-529-6999 

Cadbury Adams 

Canada Inc. 

Manufacturer-Confectionery 

400 Green Road 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 2B4 


Ms. Sheila Gayk 

Tel: 905-664-3093 

Fax: 905-664-6528 

Cakes With Flair 

Manufacturer-Cakes, bakery 

75 Lancing Drive 

Hamilton ON L8W 2Z9 

Partner: 

Ms. Marianne Anderson 

Tel: 905-389-0504 

Fax: 905-389-8840 

Canada Bread 

Company, Limited 

Wholesale/Retail-Bakery 

1385 Sandhill Drive 

Hamilton ON L9G 4V5 

Superivsor: 

Mr. Gerry Gregory 

Tel: 905-648-8618 

Fax: 905-389-3979 

Canada Bread 

Company, Limited 

Wholesale-Bakery products 

155 Nebo Road 

Hamilton ON L8W 2E1 


Mr. Dave Poirier 

Tel: 905-387-3935 

Fax: 905-387-3979 

Carafe Wine Makers Inc. 

Wholesale-Wine makers’ 

709 Main Street W. 

Hamilton ON L8S 1A2 

President: 

Mr. Chris Mantopoulos 

Tel: 905-522-3438 

Fax: 905-522-1700 

Cereal Products 

Trade Ltd 

Wholesale-Rice 

2 Crowley Court 

Hamilton ON L9H 6C6 

President: 

Mr. John Eliashevsky 

Tel: 905-628-5267 

Fax: 905-628-5268 

Charles Distributing 

Wholesale-Cheese 

559 Mohawk Road E. 

Hamilton ON L8V 2J5 

Owner: 

Mr. Charles Scozzari 

Tel: 905-383-4253 

Fax: 905-383-4253

DIRECTORY 


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Coca-Cola Ltd 

Manufacturer-Bevrages 

1575 Barton Street E. 

Hamilton ON L8H 7R7 


Mr. John Zarand 

Tel: 905-548-5235 

Fax: 905-545-3384 

Costa’s Wine Country Inc 

Wholesale-Juices 

137 Cannon Street E. 

Stoney Creek ON L8L 2A4 

President: 

Mr. Joe Costa 

Tel: 905-525-7088 

Dana Vintner Services Inc 

Manufacturer-Wines 

1024 Upper Wentworth Street 

Hamilton ON L9A 4V9 

President: 

Mr. Dana McFarlane 

Tel: 905-574-7666 

Fax: 905-574-7716 

De Rosa Bakery and 

Restaurant 

Manufacturer-Bakery products 

549 Wilson Street 

Hamilton ON L8L 1T6 

Treasurer: 

Ms. Linda De Rosa 

Tel: 905-527-5568 

Fax: 905-527-8110 

Denninger, R. Limited 

Manufacturer-Meat products 

284 King Street E. 

Hamilton ON L8N 1B7 

President: 

Mr. Rudolph Denninger 

Tel: 905-528-8468 

Fax: 905-528-2320 

Diamond Estates 

Wines & Spirits Ltd 

Wholesale-Wines 

23 Goldcrest Drive 

Stoney Creek ON L8G 4T7 

President: 

Mr. Murray Marshall 

Tel: 905-643-4696 

Fax: 905-563-4114 

Difilippo, Philip A. 

Company Limited 


233 Barton Street 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 2K4 

Vice President: 

Mr. Adam Difillipo 

Tel: 905-662-3900 

Fax: 905-662-3906 

Dorr Foods 

Processor-Meats 

92 Highland Road E. 

Stoney Creek ON L8J 2W6 

Manager: 

Mr. Stephen Dorr 

Tel: 905-664-9949 

Fax: 905-664-7126 

Dutchman’s Gold Inc 

Manufacturer-Honey 

300 Carlisle Road 

Carlisle ON L0R 1H2 

President: 

Mr. John Van Alten 

Tel: 905-689-6371 

Fax: 905-689-7730 


Manufacturer-Preserves 

944 Highway 8 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 5S3 

President: 

Mr. Michael Burrows 

MBA BCom. 

Tel: 905-643-1211 

Fax: 905-643-3328 

F & C Food Importing Inc 

Wholesale-Specialty 

food items 

345 Grays Road 

Hamilton ON L8E 2Z1 

President: 

Mr. Fernando Demiglio 

Tel: 905-560-8911 

Fax: 905-560-8912 

Fernando Meat 

Products Limited 

Wholesale-Meats 

78 Burton Street 

Hamilton ON L8L 3R3 

President: 

Mr. Fernando Cerasoli 

Tel: 905-525-7278 

Fax: 905-522-4731 

Fleetwood Acres 

Homestyle Bakery Ltd 


1847 Centre Road 

R. R. 2 

Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7 

President: 

Mr. Gary Fleet 

Tel: 905-659-4545 

G. S. Dunn & Co. Limited 

Manufacturer-Dry mustard 

80 Park Street N. 

Hamilton ON L8R 2M9 

Chairman of the Board: 

Mr. Jack Gwartz 

Tel: 905-522-0833 

Fax: 905-522-4423 

Gaucho Chorizos 

Sausages Inc 

Manufacturer-Prepared meats 

22 Huisman Lane 

R. R. 2 

Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7 

President: 

Mr. Rosario Maduri CA 

Tel: 905-689-0950 

Fax: 905-689-2658 

Gibson Bakery 


16 Earl Street 

Hamilton ON L8L 6L2 

Owner: 

Mr. John Daschko 

Tel: 905-549-9714 

Fax: 905-549-5340 

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DIRECTORY 

Global Spices & 

Seasonings Inc 

Manufacturer-Spices 

70 Hempstead Drive 

Unit A 


President: 

Mr. George Oommen 

Tel: 905-383-1342 

Fax: 905-574-2560 

Golden Mill Bakery 


1275 Rymal Road E. 

Unit 1 

Hamilton ON L8W 3N1 

Tel: 905-575-5830 

Fax: 905-575-5891 

Heathrich & 

Associates Inc 

Wholesale-Frozen foods 

919 Upper Paradise Road 

Hamilton ON L9B 2M9 

President: 

Mr. Richard Naudain 

Tel: 905-575-9550 

Fax: 905-575-9757 

Highland Packers Limited 

Meat packegers 

432 Highland Road E. 

Stoney Creek ON L8J 3G4 

President: 

Mr. John DeJong Jr. 

Tel: 905-662-8396 

Fax: 905-662-8857 

International Fish 

Market Ltd 


205 James Street N. 

Hamilton ON L8R 2L2 


Ms. Maria Amaral 

Tel: 905-528-5388 

J & D Foods 

Wholesale-Fruits 

1275 Rymal Road E. 

Unit 1 

Hamilton ON L8W 3N1 

President: 

Mr. Joe Damico 

Tel: 905-574-1112 

Fax: 905-574-1141 

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Gos & Gris Cheese Limited 

Manufacturer-Cheese 

380 20 Highway E. 

Hannon ON L0R 1P0 

Manager: 

Mr. Pat Angelo 

Tel: 905-692-5433 

Fax: 905-549-1196 

Gos & Gris Cheese Limited 


410 Highway 20 E. 

R. R. 1 


President: 

Mr. Angelo Fidanza 

Tel: 905-692-5434 

Fax: 905-692-1632 

Great Brands of 

Canada, Ltd. 

Wholesale-Water 

196 Kitty Murray Lane 

Ancaster ON L9K 1L8 

President: 

Mr. John O'Neil 

Tel: 905-304-0051 

Fax: 800-547-3776 

Greate Lake Foods 

Wholesale-Canned goods 

101 Brockley Drive 


President: 

Mr. Cornelis Ubbelis 

Tel: 905-560-4223 

Fax: 905-560-5540 

Highland Poultry 

Fine Foods Ltd 

Wholesale-Poultry product 

225 Nebo Road 

Unit 5 


President: 

Mr. Gus Kandelapas 

Tel: 905-318-7077 

Fax: 905-318-8577 

Hostess Frito Lay Campany 

Sales and Distribution 

-Snack foods 


Hamilton ON L8E 3K3 

Manager: 

Mr. Jim Newman 

Tel: 905-560-9333 

Fax: 905-560-9333 

Hung Cheung Trading Co 

Wholesale-Specialty 

food items 

95 Macnab Street N. 

Hamilton ON L8R 2L9 

Partner: 

Mr. Peter Hing 

Tel: 905-521-8833 

Fax: 905-521-8118 

Ice Biotech Inc 

Processor-Frozen food 

7 Innovation Drive 

Suite 160 

Flamborough ON L9H 7H9 


Mr. Oscar Cheng 

Tel: 905-690-4663 

Fax: 905-690-4684 

Josie’s Famous 

Fruit Dip Inc 

Manufacturer-Dips 

72 Christie Street 

Hamilton ON L9B 1J8 

President: 

Ms. Mary Josephine Ciardullo 

Tel: 905-512-0452 

Fax: 905-385-5230 

Lakeport Brewing 

Corporation 

Brewery 

201 Burlington Street E. 


President: 

Ms. Teresa Cascioli 

Tel: 905-523-4200 

Fax: 905-523-6564 

Lepore, John Foods 

& Packaging Inc 

Wholesale-Frozen foods 

360 James Street N. 


President: 

Mr. Jerry Zarcone 

Tel: 905-388-1913 

Fax: 905-388-9875 

Long Life Water Distillers 

Manufacturer-Water 

720 Upper James Street 

Suite 3 

Hamilton ON L9C 2Z9 

Owner: 

Ms. Debi Crellin 

Tel: 905-529-2837 

Fax: 905-389-2370

DIRECTORY 


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Processor-Pork 



Manager: 

Mr. Bill Malloy 

Tel: 905-573-7744 

Fax: 905-573-9671 

Mondiale Wine 

Making Centre 


1660 Upper Ottawa Street 

Hamilton ON L8W 3P2 

Manager: 

Mr. Rob Ricciotti 

Tel: 905-318-4819 

Fax: 905-318-4819 

Mv Nab Grape Co. 

Wholesale-Fruits 

88 Cannon Street W. 

Hamilton ON L8R 2B6 

Tel: 905-529-3762 

Fax: 905-545-7042 

Nordic Gold Salmon 

Products Ltd 


100 Main Street E. 

Suite 39A 

Hamilton ON L8N 3W4 

President: 

Mr. Rick Kloschinsky 

Tel: 905-524-1525 

Fax: 905-524-2133 

Nutri-Spring Farms Ltd 

Wholesale-Natural 

organic food 

801 Collinson Road 

R. R. 2 

Flamborough ON L9H 5E2 

President: 

Mr. Joe Dowling 

Tel: 905-627-4774 

Fax: 905-627-5171 

Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd. 


58 Carluke Road W. 

Ancaster ON L9G 3L1 

President: 

Mr. John Voortman 

Tel: 905-648-1818 

Fax: 905-648-8252 

Olivieri Foods Limited 

Manufacturer-Pasta products 



Sr. Vice President: 

Ms. Alison Farrell 

Tel: 905-560-6200 

Fax: 905-560-6949 

Ontario Ravioli Limited 

Manufacturer-Frozen pasta 




Ms. Santine Rispoli 

Tel: 905-561-4132 

Fax: 905-561-4132 

Parmalat Food Inc 

Manufacturer-Milk-products 

229 Lanark Street 


Principal: 

Fern Elliot 

Tel: 800-268-7777 

Fax: 905-573-5220 

Paron Cheese Co Ltd 


400 Highway 20 E. 


President: 

Ms. Myrna Paron 

Tel: 905-692-4560 

Parr, Wally Holdings Inc 

Manufacturer-Sausages 

2 King Street W. 

Hamilton ON L8P 1A1 

President: 

Ms. Carolyn Parr 

Tel: 905-526-7799 

Fax: 905-765-5620 

Puddicombe Estate Farms 

& Winery 

Non-citrus Fruit and Tree 

Nut Farming 

1468 # 8 Highway 

Winona ON L4E 5K9 

Owner: 

Mr. John Murray Puddicombe 

Tel: 905-643-1015 

Fax: 905-643-6882 

Reilly’s 2000 

Wholesale Food 

Wholesale-Vegtables 

277 East Avenue N. 

Hamilton ON L8L 5J6 

President: 

Mr. Randy Guzar 

Tel: 905-575-1332 

Fax: 905-575-1416 

Remy Poultry Ltd 

Wholesale-Poultry 


Hamilton ON L8E 2X2 

President: 

Mr. Jack Chan 

Tel: 905-560-0022 

Fax: 905-560-0010 

Renaissance Vine Global 

Merchants Ltd 

Wholesale-Wines 

14 Homewood Avenue 

Hamilton ON L8P 2M2 

Accountant: 

Ms. Susan Dick 

Tel: 905-525-1113 

Fax: 905-525-3338 

Romolo’s Catering 

and Pasta Ltd 

Manufacturer-Pasta 

2-76 Harlowe Road 

Hamilton ON L8W 3R6 

President: 

Mr. Romolo Perri 

Tel: 905-385-3312 

Fax: 905-385-4465 

Rycott Wholesale 

Foods Inc. 

Wholesale-Seafoods 

504 Kenora Avenue 

Hamilton ON L8E 3X8 

President: 

Mr. Charles Ricottone Jr. 

Tel: 905-560-2423 

Fax: 905-561-7262 

Salerno Dairy Products 

Limited 


20 Morley Street 

Hamilton ON L8H 3R7 


Mr. Angelo Fidanza 

Tel: 905-544-6281 

Fax: 905-549-1196 

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Sam’s Importing and 

Distributing Company 

Limited 

Wholesale-Dairy products 

65 Milburn Road 

Hamilton ON L8E 3A3 

President: 

Ms. Maria Cino 

Tel: 905-561-5071 

Fax: 905-561-6937 

Sam’s International 

Food Mart 

Manufacturer-Specialty foods 

581 Concession Street 

Hamilton ON L8V 1B2 

Owner: 

Mr. Samuel Kfouf 

Tel: 905-318-9366 

Fax: 905-318-2799 

Schoeman Meats Inc 

Processor-Meat 

2455 Jerseyville Road W. 

R. R. 1 

Jerseyville ON L0R 1R0 

Partner: 

Ms. Kim Smith 

Tel: 905-648-1110 

Fax: 905-648-5697 

Shire’s Donut’s 


15 Lyndhurst Street 

Hamilton ON L8L 7G6 

President: 

Ms. Vera Alamo 

Tel: 905-383-4066 

Fax: 905-383-9889 

Soldaat’s Poultry & 

Meats Inc 

Processor-Poultry 

P. O. BOX 81179 

Rpo Fiddlers Gree 

Hamilton ON L9G 4X2 

President: 

Mr. Jeff Soldaat 

Tel: 905-648-1324 

Fax: 905-648-1326 

Spring Water Ice Ltd. 

Manufacturer-Ice 

383 Consontion 6 E. 

Millgrove ON L0R 1V0 

President: 

Mr. Sheldon Jobb 

Tel: 905-689-6464 

Fax: 905-689-9779 

Springer’s Meats Inc 

Wholesale-Meats 

544 Parkdale Avenue N. 

Hamilton ON L8H 5Y7 

President: 

Mr. Walter Mueller 

Tel: 905-547-1321 

Fax: 905-547-3107 


Manufacturer-Ice cream 

135 King Street E. 

Stoney Creek ON L8G 1L4 

Director: 

Mr. Lorne Goldstein 

Tel: 905-662-4934 

Fax: 905-662-6599 

Tate & Lyle North 

American Sugars Ltd 

Manufacturer-Sugar, starches 

726 Strathearne Ave. 

Hamilton ON L8H 7N8 


Mr. Bruce Doyle 

Tel: 905-547-9092 

Fax: 905-664-6090 

The Buzzwater Company 

Manufacturer-Beverage 

56 Homewood Avenue 

Unit 1 

Hamilton ON L8P 2M4 

President: 

Mr. Steven MacGregor 

Tel: 905-546-5524 

Fax: 905-540-9998 

The Jelly Crate 

Manufacturer-Jams 

3 Lobo Court 

Stoney Creek ON L8J 1Z2 

Owner: 

Ms. Shirley McMurray 

Tel: 905-560-8795 

Fax: 905-560-8796 

The Meat Factory Ltd 

Manufacturer-Meats 

46 Community Avenue 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 2Y3 

President: 

Mr. Lou Albanese 

Tel: 905-664-2126 

Fax: 905-662-2284 

The Poultry Hut and 

Greensville Gourmet 

Wholesale-Poultry/ 

Specialty foods 

161 Highway 8 

Hamilton ON L9H 5E1 

President: 

Ms. Donna Warring 

Tel: 905-627-2228 

Fax: 905-627-2988 

The Wine Village Inc 

Wholesale-Juices 

27 Jones Street 

Stoney Creek ON L8R 1X7 

President: 

Mr. Joe Costa 

Tel: 905-662-0677 

Fax: 905-662-0955 

Traynor’s Bakery 

Wholesale 


145 Victoria Avenue S. 

Hamilton ON L8N 2T1 

President: 

Mr. Mike Traynor 

Tel: 905-522-2730 

Fax: 905-521-0095 

Uviz Import-Export Inc 

Wholesale-Beverages 

25 Apple Place 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 3V2 

President: 

Mr. Ivan Mus 

Tel: 905-662-7979 

Fax: 905-662-2636 

Venetian Meat & 

Salami Company Ltd. 

Manufacturer-Meats 

947 Burlington Street E. 

Hamilton ON L8L 4K6 

President: 

Mr. Gino Dal Bello 

Tel: 905-545-1845 

Fax: 905-545-1888 

Wawel Goplana Chocolates 

Manufacturer-Chewing candy 


Hamilton ON L8L 3A5 

Owner: 

Mr. Kyrs Wasilewski 

Tel: 905-547-9334 

Fax: 905-578-7358

DIRECTORY 


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Weil’s of Westdale Ltd 


981 King Street W. 

Hamilton ON L8S 1K9 

President: 

Ms. Sandra Zimmerman 

Tel: 905-527-6751 

Fax: 905-527-8773 

White, John 

Distributing Ltd 

Wholesale-Ice cream & ices 

245 Lanark Street 


President: 

Mr. John White 

Tel: 905-664-1477 

Fax: 905-664-3921 

Winona’s Harvest Ltd 

Manufacturer-Pasta products 

65 Milburn Road 

Hamilton ON L8E 3A3 

President: 

Mr. Arvid Rimkus 

Tel: 905-560-1044 

Wood Bay Seafood Ltd 


283 Wilson Street E. 

Suite 313 

Hamilton ON L9G 2B8 

President: 

Rick Kloschinsky 

Tel: 905-628-8539 

Fax: 905-628-0722 

Zarcone, Frank 

Foods Ltd 

Manufacturer-Prepared foods 

20 Hempstead Drive 


President: 

Mr. Frank Zarcone 

Tel: 905-574-1500 

Fax: 905-574-5587 

Zeke Wines Inc 


178B Nebo Road 


President: 

Mr. Steve Ruddick 

Tel: 905-318-5322 

Winexpert Inc 

Wholesale-Winemaker 

710 South Service Road 

Stoney Creek ON L8E 5S7 

President: 

Mr. Jean-Claude Grimar 

Tel: 905-643-9158 

Fax: 905-643-9161 

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Employer Incentives and Wage Subsidy 

OPPORTUNITIES 

Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit 

A 25% refundable tax credit up to $5,000 maximum per year, per eligible apprentice, on eligible 

expenditures incurred with respect to eligible apprentices. 

Contact: The Ministry of Finance Corporations Tax Branch Tax Advisory 

Telephone: 905-433-6513 

Web: www.trd.fin.gov.on.ca 

Career Focus Biotechnology Wage Subsidy Program 

Provides cash incentives to industries that create employment opportunities for new graduates 

in biotechnology. 

Contact: Biotechnology Human Resources Council 

Telephone: 613-235-1402 

Web: www.bhrc.ca/career/careerFocus/index.cfm 

Career Focus Program 

Provides financial assistance to employers and organizations to deliver projects that will provide 

post-secondary graduate youth with work experiences within Canada and abroad. 

Contact: Hamilton Human Resource Centre of Canada 

Telephone: 905-572-2211 

Collaborative Research Internships 

Provides financial assistance and hiring support to innovative Canadian SMEs (small and 

medium-sized enterprises) to hire post-secondary graduates. The employer must be 

collaborating in the development of products and processes with commercial potential in 

conjunction with the National Research Council (NRC) and/or the Communications Research 

Centre (CRC) of Industry Canada. 

Contact: Regional Offices and Industrial Technology Advisors 

Toll Free Telephone: 877-994-4727 Telephone: 416-973-4484 

Co-operative Education Tax Credit 

Provides employers operating unincorporated businesses with a refundable tax credit for hiring 

post-secondary education students enrolled in a recognized co-operative education program. 

Contact: Ontario Ministry of Finance 


Employment Incentive Program 

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The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board's Job Incentive Program provides financial incentives to 

employers who hire rehabilitated workers. 

Contact: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board 

Toll Free Telephone: 800-663-6639


HAMILTON 

Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP) 

Incentives up to $80,000 for applicants who demonstrate that a proposed design is expected to 

consume at least 15% less energy than a standard or reference building based on the Model 

National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) and at least 10% less energy due to specific 

process improvements. Overall, the building should be at least 25% more efficient than other 

similar facilities. 

Contact: Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada 

Toll Free Telephone: 800-387-2000 

Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC) 

A 10% refundable tax credit for corporations that make expenditures on scientific research and 

experimental development (SR&ED) carried on in Ontario. The Maximum claim is $200,000 per 

taxation year. 

Contact: Corporations Tax Branch, Ministry of Finance, Specialty Assessments Unit 

Telephone: 905-433-5450 


Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) 

Tax Incentive Program 

A federal tax incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors 

to conduct research and development that will lead to new, improved, or technologically 

advanced products or processes. Claimants can apply for SR&ED investment tax credits for 

expenditures such as wages, materials, machinery, equipment, some overhead and SR&ED 

contracts. 

Contact: Canadian Revenue Agency Contact: Hamilton Tax Services Office 


Web: www.cra-arc.gc.ca 

Targeted Wage Subsidy 

Enables employers to hire individuals who face barriers to employment by offering temporary 

wage subsidies. 


Telephone: 905-572-2211 

Technology Partnerships Canada 

Provides funding support for strategic research and development and demonstration projects 

that produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians. 

Contact: Canadian Ontario Business Service Centre 


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Workplace Accessibility Tax Credit 

Provides a refundable tax credit of 15% of the total amount of expenditures incurred after 

July 1, 1998, for employers who hire a new employee with a disability. 

Contact: Ministry of Finance 



Programs for Youth 

Environmental Youth Corp. (EYC) Internship Program 

Provides environmental businesses with up to $12,000 in wage subsidies to support an intern 

position in their company. 

Contact: Environmental Careers Organization Canada - EYC Project Coordinator 

Telephone: 403-233-0748 

Job Opportunities For Youth 

Provides employers and organizations with financial assistance to hire youth they might 

not otherwise hire due to an individual’s lack of work experience. Allows participants to gain 

work experience and on the job training that will lead to full time employment. 

Contact: Hamilton Mountain Human Resource Centre of Canada 

Telephone: 905-572-2211 

Summer Career Placements 

Provide wage subsidies to non-profit, private and public sector employers to hire students aged 

15-30. Preference will be given to small and medium size employers. 


Telephone: 905-572-2211 

Summer Job Service 

Provides businesses, farms and other non-profit and community organizations a $2 per hour 

wage subsidy to hire students. 

Contact: JobGrow Hotline 

Contact: Mohawk College Summer Job Service 

Telephone: 888-JOB-GROW 

Telephone: 905-575-1212 x 2368 

Youth Hires Program 

An initiative designed to help young people enter the workforce by providing employers 

Employment Insurance (EI) premium relief for hiring youth aged 18 to 24. 

Contact: Canadian Revenue Agency 

Web: www.cra-arc.gc.ca 


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Key Contact Information 

City of Hamilton 

Neil Everson 

Executive Director 

Economic Development Division 

Planning & Economic Development Department 

1 James Street South, 8th Floor 

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4R5 

Telephone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2359, 800-868-1329 

Fax: 905-546-4107 

Email: neverson@hamilton.ca 

www.hamilton.ca 

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Telephone: 905-546-4222, 800-868-1329 Fax: 905-546-4107 

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