--- title: Ontario Partners with Sport Systems Canada to Help Retain and Create Jobs description: Learn more about our recent partnership with the Ontario government and the expansion of our manufacturing facility. image: https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/IMG_3441%202.jpg --- [![image-(29)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/image-(29).png "image-(29)")](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/) - [Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/) - [Players Benches](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/players-benches/) - [Outdoor Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/outdoor-bleachers/) - [Telescopic Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/telescopic-bleachers/) - [Accessible Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/accessible-bleachers/) - [Grandstand Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/grandstand-bleachers/) - [Tip & Roll Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/tip-roll-bleachers/) - [Arena Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/arena-bleachers/) - [Press Boxes](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/press-boxes/) - [Transportable Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/transportable-bleachers/) - [Basketball](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/) - [Outdoor Basketball Systems](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/outdoor-basketball-systems/) - [Indoor Basketball Systems](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/indoor-basketball-systems/) - [Basketball Backboards](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-backboards/) - [Basketball Hoops](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-hoops/) - [Basketball Accessories](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-accessories/) - [Padding](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/) - [Padded Rooms](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/padded-rooms/) - [Custom Wall Padding](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/custom-wall-padding/) - [Folding Gym Mats](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/folding-gym-mats/) - [Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/) - [Baseball & Softball Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/baseball-softball-netting/) - [Custom Sports Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/custom-sports-netting/) - [Complete Netting Kits](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/complete-netting-kits/) - [Golf Course Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/golf-course-netting/) - [Hockey Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/hockey-netting/) - Other Products - [Court Sports](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/court-sports/) - [Gym Divider Curtains](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/gym-divider-curtains/) - [Gym Floor Covers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/gym-floor-covers-2/gym-floor-cover/) - [Hockey](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/hockey-netting/) - [Soccer Equipment](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/soccer-equipment/) - [Custom Fabrication](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/custom-fabrication/) # The Best Seats In The House ## [Ontario Partners with Sport Systems Canada to Help Retain and Create Jobs](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/ontario-partners-with-sport-systems-canada-to-help-retain-and-create-jobs) Posted by [Government of Ontario](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/government-of-ontario) Aug 29, 2017 4:02:00 AM **![john-fraser-matt-mould-tour-sport-systems-facility](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3441%202.jpg?width=619&name=IMG_3441%202.jpg "john-fraser-matt-mould-tour-sport-systems-facility")**   **RELEASE -** Ontario is partnering with [Sport Systems Canada](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/) to help expand its facilities, creating 10 new jobs and retaining 21 positions in Almonte. John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South, made the announcement today at Sport Systems Canada on behalf of Jeff Leal, Minister Responsible for Small Business. Sport Systems Canada manufactures and assembles bleachers and sports equipment for customers across Canada and the international market. The company has been providing state-of-the art equipment and expertise to customers such as schools, universities and municipalities for more than three decades. With support from the [Eastern Ontario Development Fund](http://www.ontario.ca/easternfund), the company is expanding its facility and purchasing new production equipment. This will allow Sport Systems Canada to enhance its productivity, increase its product range and increase its growing export business. Investing in eastern Ontario businesses is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives. #### Quick Facts - Ontario is investing $180,500 from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund for this project, supporting an additional investment of $1,203,600 from Sport Systems Canada for a total value of $1,384,100. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2019. - Since 2013, the [Southwestern Ontario Development Fund](https://www.ontario.ca/page/southwestern-ontario-development-fund) and [Eastern Ontario Development Fund](https://www.ontario.ca/page/eastern-ontario-development-fund) have helped to create and retain approximately 40,600 jobs and attracted approximately $2 billion in investment. The funds cover up to 15 per cent of eligible project costs, with the recipient company funding the remainder from its own resources. - Ontario is accepting applications for the Eastern Ontario Development Fund from qualified businesses that are growing and creating jobs. Sectors eligible for the fund include advanced manufacturing, food processing, life sciences, information and communications technology, tourism and cultural industries. - Ontario’s five-year, $650-million [Business Growth Initiative](https://www.ontario.ca/page/business-growth-initiative) is helping to grow the economy and create jobs by promoting an innovation-based economy, helping small companies scale up and modernizing regulations for businesses. #### Additional Resources - Find out if your business qualifies for the [Eastern Ontario Development Fund](https://www.ontario.ca/page/eastern-ontario-development-fund) - [Recipients of the Eastern Ontario Development Fund](https://www.ontario.ca/data/eastern-ontario-development-fund-grant-recipients) #### Quotes [![Jeff Leal](https://d3v7qf8zyypult.cloudfront.net/profiles/jeff-leal/small/headshot.jpg "Jeff Leal")](https://news.ontario.ca/profiles/en/jeff-leal) “Ontario’s partnership with Sport Systems Canada is creating good jobs and growing the economy in Lanark County. Supporting advanced, value-added manufacturing is a key priority for our government, and the Eastern Ontario Development Fund is just one of the ways we are helping the sector succeed and grow.” [Jeff Leal](https://news.ontario.ca/profiles/en/jeff-leal) Minister Responsible for Small Business [![John Fraser](https://d3v7qf8zyypult.cloudfront.net/profiles/john-fraser/small/headshot.jpg "John Fraser")](https://news.ontario.ca/profiles/en/john-fraser) “Regional investments through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund help create jobs for hard-working people and help local businesses innovate. With this investment, Sport Systems Canada, a long-time member of the local business community, will be able to expand its operations to meet future demand while creating jobs in Almonte.” [John Fraser](https://news.ontario.ca/profiles/en/john-fraser) MPP for Ottawa South “We are thrilled to partner with the Ontario government. 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