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Ontario Welcomes $18.4 Million Manufacturing Investment
Breadsource Corporation expansion will create good-paying jobs in Scarborough
July 21, 2023
SCARBOROUGH — The Ontario government is welcoming an $18.4 million investment by Breadsource Corporation, a family-owned company that produces baked goods. The investment will be used to build a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough and create 13 new jobs. Current workers will also be trained on state-of-the-art technology at the new facility to upskill 40 jobs.
“Since 2018, we have seen more than 700,000 jobs added to Ontario thanks to companies like Breadsource Corporation,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Our government is proud to support local manufacturers as they expand and create more good-paying jobs in communities across the province. Thank you, Breadsource Corporation, for choosing Ontario.”
“We are grateful for the support and trust in our vision that the Government of Ontario has provided us,” said Arif Sunderji, Vice President of Breadsource Corporation. “We have called Scarborough our home for over 35 years, and look forward to furthering our connection with the community for years to come.”
Quick Facts
– The government launched the Regional Development Program for Eastern and Southwestern Ontario in November 2019. Through this program, businesses and municipalities can get financial support and guided access to a range of complementary services and supports.
Quotes
“Ontario’s bakery industry is positioned for growth on a global scale and this investment is proof of that. As market demand continues to grow for Ontario baked goods, there will be a positive economic impact throughout the provincial agriculture and food value chain, truly from farm to table.”
– Lisa Thompson
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
“Scarborough is thrilled to see this major investment by Breadsource Corporation to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, which will result in a total of 53 new and upskilled jobs in our community. This investment by a leading local food production company is a testament that through our Regional Development Program, our government is creating good-paying manufacturing jobs in Scarborough and Ontario, while supporting our local food manufacturing sector for more Ontario-made products to meet local demand and market needs.”
– Raymond Cho
Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough North
“With today’s announcement, we celebrate the hard work and vision of the Sunderji family who have been an anchor of the Scarborough community for over 35 years. Between their B&A Bakery retail operation and their wholesale division, there probably isn’t a Scarborough family that has not been touched by the quality of their baked goods. With Breadsource Corporation’s investment in this new, large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, we’ll see new jobs and new skillsets developed for workers through training. I look forward to seeing the Breadsource Corporation’s new facility in the near future and want to wish the Sunderji family and partners every success today and in the coming years.”
– David Smith
Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough Centre
“I am excited to see companies like Breadsource Corporation choosing Scarborough to build a brand-new manufacturing facility, which will create good-paying jobs for our residents. There is no doubt that our government is working tirelessly to attract significant investments in our community and grow Ontario’s economy.”
– Vijay Thanigasalam