Skills training assistance is also available. The Government of Canada also offers many programs and services to Canadian business. Some examples are trade, technology and investment programs such as the Automotive Components Initiative, Defence Industry Producttivity, dISTCovery Program, Investment Development Program, Manufacturing Assessment Service and Microelectronics and Systems Development Program. The Canadian Internatiuonal Development Agency's Industrial Co-operation Program helps Canadian firms seeking opportunities for investment, joint ventures and transfers of proven technology for which financial incentives are offered. The Federal Government also provides Investment Services and skills training assistance.
Assistance is also available for businesses on a local basis.
Information related to demographics, labour market and training programs Information related to government programs and industrial sites Community Profiles on participating municipalities Technical services such as business plan preparation This centre administers the Community Futures Program which is a federal program providing assistance to the community, business and industry. The CEC is part of the newly formed Human Resources Development Department providing a number of services to communities, worker clients and employers in the area. A clearing house for information on job vacancies. Assistance to employers to identify the skills required and develop a strategy that ensures current and future employees have these required skills.