Launch yourBusiness inVal Rita-Harty,Ontario,Canada

VALUE PROPOSITION

THE VAL RITA-HARTY ADVANTAGE

Val Rita-Harty is located in Northeastern Ontario inthe District of Cochrane.   The people and the locationof the community provide essential ingredients tofoster business growth.

Located along a major highway and rail system, it is acommunity with affordable and low cost housing.With building space and land available to welcomenew businesses, Val  Rita-Harty offers the potential ofbeing a “hub” for entrepreneurs and businessheadquarters that are looking to be centrally locatedin the Northeastern part of Ontario.

As part of a Community Incentive Plan, themunicipality of Val-Rita Harty provides incentives tobusinesses that are interested in setting up in thebuildings and space available for the operation of newbusiness, as well as existing local businesses looking toexpand.

The advantages to investment in this community areabundant. The assets are diverse; the work force isbilingual; the proximity to amenities as well astransportation; and the existing industry that has setthe stage and defined the community as an ideallocation for families and businesses alike.

Top 10 reasonsto launch your businessin Val Rita-Harty

Available community businessincentives 

Low housing prices and lowcommute times

Access to an existing bilingualskilled workforce

Progressive municipalleadership and EDC

Competitive property taxrates 

Abundance of recreationaland leisure activities

Federal and provincial supportfor business start-ups

Excellent telecommunicationsinfrastructure

Competitive provincial andfederal corporate tax rates

Strategically located inNortheastern Ontario

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AVAILABLEPROPERTIES& BUILDINGS

15 Vacant Residential Lots

Ste-Rita School

Ste-Rita Centre

STE-RITACENTRE

QUICK FACTSTotal Square Footage = 6,000 SF

Municipal Water & Sewer

Natural Gas

ELIGIBLEFORCIP INCENTIVES

Request the microbrewery opportunity package

STE-RITACENTRE

Request the microbrewery opportunity package

RESIDENTIALLOTS

QUICK FACTSZoning: R1 (Low density residential)

Serviced & Ready for Development

PRICEDUNDER 

MARKET VALUE

$1,000ELIGIBLE FORCIP INCENTIVES

Classroom

STE-RITASCHOOL

QUICK FACTSPotential UsesBusiness IncubatorOffice & Meeting SpaceCreative & Technology Start-UpsHousing

Municipal Water & Sewer

Natural Gas

Classroom Size = 600 SF

ELIGIBLE FORCIP INCENTIVES

GRANTS & INCENTIVES

The Municipality of Val Rita-Harty is seeking to create opportunities for development and redevelopment bybuilding a vibrant community with updated infrastructure and the commercial, social and community services

needed to attract new investment.  The Municipality has designated a community improvement area torevitalize the community.  A number of programs along with incentives and grants are available.  

CommunityImprovement Project

Area Boundary

N E W H O U S I N G D E VE L O P M E N T P R O G R A M- M u n i c i p a l Pr o p e r t y S a l e s G r a n t- B u i l d i n g & P l a n n i n g A p p l i c a t i o n R e b a t e- Pr o p e r t y Ta x I n c r e m e n t G r a n t

H O M E R E N E WA L P R O G R A M- A c c e s s i b i l i t y I m p r o v e m e n t G r a n t- H o m e R e n e w a l E n e r g y E f f i c i e n c y L o a n

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COMMUNITYIMPROVEMENT

PLAN

M u n i c i pa l Pro p e r ty S a l e s G ra n tPURPOSETo stimulate private investment in properties by sellingmunicipally-owned properties (residential building lots) for lessthan market value.

GRANT AMOUNT & DISBURSEMENTCouncil will consider the sale of municipally-owned property atup to 90% less than market value.

INCENTIVES

B u i l d i n g & P l a n n i n g A p p l i c a t i o n R e ba tePURPOSETo stimulate private investment in properties by reducing applicablemunicipal fees related to a CIP improvement project which leads to theconstruction of a new dwelling or home renewal and accessibility

GRANT AMOUNT & DISBURSEMENTBuilding Permit Fees: up to 100% reduction in building permit fees; up toa maximum of $2,500

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Fee: up to100% reduction inbuilding permit fees; up to a maximum of $1,000

Minor Variance Application Fee: up to100% reduction in building permitfees; up to a maximum of $500

Demolition Permit Fees: up to 100% reduction in demolition permit fees;up to a maximum of $500

ELIGIBLE COSTSGrant applies to:- Building permit fees for residential improvements related to a CIPimprovement including new construction, retrofits and accessibilityprojects- Planning Application fees for zoning by-law amendments and minorvariances- Demolition permit fees for demolitions related to CIP improvements

NEW HOUSINGDEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

Pro p e r ty Ta x I n c re m e n t G ra n tPURPOSETo stimulate private investment and to promote the undertakingof new housing construction

GRANT AMOUNT & DISBURSEMENTThe grant provided over 5 years, where the tax increase is paidback to the applicant as follows:- 100% rebate in year 1- 80% rebate in year 2- 60% rebate in year 3- 40% rebate in year 4- 20% rebate in year 5

The owner is paying based on the full assessed amount in year 6.

There are a number of other incentives and grants available through theprovincial and federal government.  Consult the last section to learn

more.

NEW HOUSINGDEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM (cont'd)INCENTIVES

Acce s s i b i l i ty I m p rove m e n t G ra n tPURPOSETo promote the undertaking of building accessibilityimprovements.

GRANT AMOUNT & DISBURSEMENTMatching grant of up to a maximum of 50% of eligible costs up toa maximum grant of $5,000, whichever is less, per property;

ELIGIBLE COSTSProvision of accessibility improvements, including:- Installation of wheelchair ramps;- Installation of automatic doors;- Installation of other accessibility improvements external to thebuilding; and-Any other related work as approved by the Township.

H o m e R e n ewa l E n e rg y E f f i c i e n cy Loa nPURPOSETo promote the undertaking of building accessibilityimprovements that lead to greater energy efficiency and reducedgreen house gas emissions

GRANT AMOUNT & DISBURSEMENTLoan of up to a maximum of 25% of net eligible costs (exclusive ofother provincial or federal grant programs) up to a maximumloan of $5,000, whichever is less, per property;

ELIGIBLE COSTSProvision of improvements, including:- Installation of high energy furnace, heat-pump or geothermalheat source, solar panels and wind turbine- Installation of residential electrical vehicle recharge station- installing or retrofitting a dwelling including replacement ofwindows, weatherproofing, upgrading insulation to OntarioBuilding Code 2018 standards

ENTREPRENEURIALGRANT PROGRAM

Entrepreneur ia l Grant

INCENTIVES

There are a number of other incentives and grants availablethrough the provincial and federal government. 

Consult the last section to learn more.

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PURPOSETo stimulate private and public sector investment within the CIParea. Intent is to encourage new business development or theexpansion of existing businesses

GRANT AMOUNT & DISBURSEMENTThe total amount of financial assistance provided by theTownship shall be up to 10% of eligible costs up to a maximum of$5,000.

ELIGIBLE COSTSEligible costs include but are not limited to construction(including new buildings or improvements to existing facilities),site servicing and the acquisition of furniture, equipment andother chattels. Expenditures must be for capital costs only forestablishing a new business or expanding an existing business.

CONTACT

STRATEGICALLYLOCATED

Ideally situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, Val-Rita-Harty hasexcellent access to highways and railways. The community isstrategically located along Highway 11 and the Ontario Northland Railline runs along the highway and connects through North Bay tomarkets further south, east or west. The Algoma Central Railway alsoruns from Hearst to Sault Ste. Marie.

Val Rita-Harty is located adjacent to Kapuskasing, and Timmins is justa two-hour drive away.  The Timmins Victor M. Power Airport servesover 200,000 passengers annually with ten daily flights to BillyBishop City Airport (YTZ) and Toronto Person International  Airport(YYZ).    

In addition to being within one day’s drive to any population centre inOntario, the community of Val Rita-Harty is within a day's drive of atleast eight U.S. border crossings. 

8.5 hours

1.3 hours

2-4 days

from Timmins

freight

CONNECTED TO THE WORLD

VAL RITA-HARTY

WORKFORCE: DYNAMIC, ENERGETIC& BILINGUAL 

The regional labour force from consists of over 4,800 workers. The community of Val-Rita Harty offers a bilingualworkforce that is skilled, trained and provides staffing potential for businesses looking to grow.

A pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit within the workforce sets Val Rita-Harty on a stage that invites expandingindustry and new creative  businesses. The easy access to Kapuskasing provides educational opportunities to anexisting workforce.

The Far North East Training Board provides human resources planning and development services in the region. Skillstraining and workforce development in the area is also supported by l'Université de Hearst and Collège Boréalwho provide programs across several Northern Ontario campuses in addition to corporate training options.

Labour Market Data

Population 15 Years and Over

In the Labour Force

Employed Labour Force

Unemployed Labour Force

Employment Rate

Unemployment Rate

Region

8,520

4,820

4,375

445

51.3

9.2

Situated in one of the most stunning and sereneparts of Canada, Val Rita-Harty is in the heart of theBoreal Forest. Low cost housing and easy access tolarger urban centres make it an ideal community forrelocation, expansion, new business and newfamilies.

It is a four season region that is enjoyed by residentsthat want an active lifestyle. Lakes, fishing, huntingand snowmobiling in the winter provide a variety ofoptions for outdoor enthusiasts. It is a safe, clean,friendly, family-oriented community to raise a youngfamily.

Val Rita-Harty has a community centre as well as apublic outdoor ice rink with a heated building.  Anarena with  two ice pads, curling club with  fivecurling surfaces and 9 hole golf course is located inneighbouring Kapuskasing.  

By expanding its existing businesses and developingnew industries, the community can continue toprogress economically. Val Rita-Harty is amunicipality, working collectively to provide the bestquality of life for its bilingual community as well asgrowth opportunities for the business sector.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Total Population

762

Breakdown0-14:    15.7%15-64:  68%65+: 16.3%

42.4

Average Age

46.6

Median Age

HOUSINGHousing in Val Ria-Harty is affordable and diverse. Whether you are looking for a starter home or a house in the

country, the choices are ample.  Homeownership is not just a dream in Val Rita-Harty, it's a possibility!

*Mortgage - Median Dwellings: 5 year term, posted rate of 5.34%, 25 year amortization, 5% down first $500K & 10% down next $500K

11minsthe average workcommute time for

Val Rita-Hartyresidents

LOCATION

Val Rita-Harty

Timmins

North Bay

Sudbury

Barrie

Ottawa

Toronto

MEDIAN VALUE OF HOUSING*

$ 80,074

$ 200,206

$ 240,226

$ 259,097

$ 379,125

$ 400,148

$ 601,922

MONTHLY MORTGAGE

$ 460

$ 1,150

$ 1,380

$ 1,488

$ 2,177

$ 2,298

$ 3,426

TAXES, UTILITY RATES& PLANNING FEES

Municipal Taxes

Residential

Multi-Residential

Commercial 

Commercial Vacant

Industrial

Light Industrial

Farmland

Rate

2.193932 %

2.413325 %

1.590118 %

2.271597 %

2.630085 %

2.630085 %

0.548484 %

WATER & SEWER RATES

WaterResidential: $860 / yearIndustrial: Case by case

Sewer$225 - $240 / year

LOWCORPORATE TAXES

Taxable Income

first $43,906

over $43,906 up to $47,630

over $47,630 up to $77,313

over $77,313 up to $87,813

over $87,813 up to $91,101

over $91,101 up to $95,259

over $95,259 up to $147,667

over $147,667 up to $150,000

over $150,000 up to $210,371

over $210,371 up to $220,000

over $220,000

Marginal Rate

20.05%

24.15%

29.65%

31.48%

33.89%

37.91%

43.41%

46.41%

47.97%

51.97%

53.53%

Capital Gains

10.03%

12.08%

14.83%

15.74%

16.95%

18.95%

21.70%

23.20%

23.98%

25.98%

26.76%

Eligible

-6.86%

-1.20%

6.39%

8.92%

12.24%

17.79%

25.38%

29.52%

31.67%

37.19%

39.34%

Marginal Rate

8.89%

13.61%

19.93%

22.04%

24.81%

29.43%

35.76%

39.21%

41.00%

45.60%

47.40%

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ELECTRICITY RATES

Time-of Use Demand Periods and Prices

Delivery (Density)

Fixed charge ($/month)

Smart Metering Entity Charge

Distribution volume charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh)

Transmission connection charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)

Transmission network charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)

Adjustment Factor

Regulatory Charges 

Standard Supply Admin Charge

Rural rate protection charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)

IESO Wholesale market service rate (adjusted usage -¢/kWh)

*Electricity Rates Effective January 1, 2018

6.5¢

$24.78

$0.57

0.94¢

0.47¢

0.67¢

1.057

$0.25

0.05¢

0.30¢

9.4¢

$33.77

$0.57

2.30¢

0.47¢

0.64¢

1.076

$0.25

0.05¢

0.30¢

13.2¢

$19.83

$0.57

0.44¢

0.44¢

0.62¢

1.105

$0.25

0.05¢

0.30¢

Off-Peak      Mid-Peak       On-Peak

Urban             High            Normal

Service Provider: Hydro One1-888-664-1122www.hydroone.com

Residential Rates 

Gas Used

Gas Price Adjustment

Transportation

Transportation Price Adjustment

Storage

Storage Price Adjustment

Delivery

First 100 m3

Next 200 m3

Next 200 m3

Next 500 m3

All Over 1,000 m3

Delivery Price Adjustment

Monthly Charge

*Natural Gas Rates Effective January 1, 2019

15.2864¢/m3

3.2233¢/m3

2.7635¢/m3

-0.8601¢/m3

6.3957¢/m3

0.0000¢/m3

9.4319¢/m3

9.1920¢/m3

8.8127¢/m3

8.4645¢/m3

8.1768¢/m3

0.2239¢/m3

$21.00

Commercial Rates 

Gas Used

Gas Price Adjustment

Transportation

Transportation Price Adjustment

Storage

Storage Price Adjustment

Delivery

First 1,000 m3

Next 9,000 m3

Next 20,000 m3

Next 70,000 m3

All Over 100,000 m3

Delivery Price Adjustment

Monthly Charge

Service Provider: Union Gas1-8877-696-0999www.uniongas.com

15.2864¢/m3

3.2233¢/m3

2.5335¢/m3

-0.9001¢/m3

4.5568¢/m3

0.0000¢/m3

7.9474¢/m3

6.4618¢/m3

5.7910¢/m3

5.2318¢/m3

3.1133¢/m3

-0.0018¢/m3

$70.00

NATURAL GAS RATESCurrent gas prices for

commercial andindustrial clients are

based on dailyconsumption volumes

and location ofbusiness.  Visit UnionGas' website for more

information

Northern Business Opportunity Program - Business Expansion ProjectsDescription: Eligible for existing Ontario businesses that intend to expand and/or retain their operations within Northern Ontario to improve competitiveness, growrevenues and create jobs.

Northern Business Opportunity Program - Film & Television Industry ProjectsDescription: NOHFC provides assistance in the form of a conditional grant - funding is based on the project level of spending in Northern Ontario and on employmentand training opportunities for Northern Ontario residents.

Northern Business Opportunity Program - New Investment ProjectsDescription: NOHFC will provide assistance in the form of a conditional grant or a combination of a conditional grant and term loan/incentive term loan on a case-by-case basis to competitive businesses that currently do not have a presence in Ontario.

Northern Business Opportunity Program - Small Business Start-up ProjectsDescription: Incentive for new or existing businesses that intend to commence operations resulting in an economic development advantage for Northern Ontario.

Northern Community Capacity Building Program - Community Capacity Building InitiativesDescription: The Community Capacity-Building Program helps northern communities develop the capacity to promote, attract, and support economic growth in theexisting and emerging priority economic sectors identified in the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.

Northern Community Capacity Building Program - Event PartnershipDescription: The NOHFC will consider partnering with organizations that are staging events that promote economic development in Northern Ontario. Applicationsmust demonstrate that the event will facilitate: job creation and retention, investment attraction, tourism.

Northern Innovation Program - Applied Research & Technology Development ProjectsDescription: The purpose of this program stream is to assist Northern Ontario businesses to undertake applied research or pre-commercialization activities required tofurther develop their new technologies and move them to market.

Northern Innovation Program - Industrial Research ChairsDescription: The purpose of this program stream is to establish and enhance research capacity at Northern Ontario universities, colleges, and research institutes.

Northern Innovation Program - Opportunity Assessment ProjectsDescription: The purpose of this program stream is to help Northern Ontario businesses with identifying opportunities for new technology development projects and toprovide them with vital decision-making information on the overall feasibility of the proposed project.

Northern Innovation Program - Pilot Demonstration & Commercialization ProjectsDescription: The purpose of this program stream is to help Northern Ontario businesses with reducing the technical and financial risks associated with scaling-up anddemonstrating their new and innovative technologies.

Northern Ontario Internship ProgramDescription: Funding is available for organizations located in Northern Ontario to hire new entrants into the workforce, those transitioning to a new career, theunemployed and underemployed.

Strategic Infrastructure ProgramDescription: This program helps a region or community advance economic development opportunities and support investment through strategic infrastructure.

BUSINESS INCENTIVESNORTHERN ONTARIO

NORTHERN ONTARIO HERITAGE FUND CORPORATION (NOHFC)

Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario Operational AssessmentsDescription: FedNor assistance for existing Northern Ontario manufacturers to conduct operational assessments to identify a company's strengths and weaknesses. Thiscan lead to improved overall manufacturing processes, reduced operational costs and sustainable growth.

Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario Productivity ImprovementsDescription: FedNor assistance for existing Northern Ontario manufacturers to upgrade and improve capital equipment used in manufacturing processes, includinginformation and communications technology, to improve their competitiveness and productivity.

Youth Internships - Private Sector ProgramDescription: Supports full-time employment of recent graduates of post-secondary institutions up to 12 months in Northern Ontario.

InnovationDescription: Funding available for activities related to applied research and development (R&D) with commercial market potential, and, activities that enableorganizations and SMEs to increase the level of innovation, productivity, quality and competitiveness.

Community Futures Program (Kirkland & District Community Development Corporation)Description: FedNor's Community Futures (CF) Program, supports 24 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Northern Ontario. CFDCs offer a widevariety of programs and services supporting community economic development and small business growth.

BUSINESS INCENTIVESNORTHERN ONTARIO

FEDNOR

Mining Supply and Services Export Assistance ProgramDescription: Two multifaceted projects are planned to help Northern Ontario mining supply and services companies penetrate new markets and increase theirrevenue streams.

EXPORT

Economic Development Initiative (EDI)Description: In Northern Ontario, the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides funding for projects that encourage economic growth in the region'sFrancophone communities and that capitalize on economic opportunities.

Rural Economic Development (RED)Program Description: The Rural Economic Development Program invests in projects that support sustainable rural economies and community partnerships, under thepriorities of health-care services, community revitalization and economic development, and skills enhancement.

Productivity & Innovation CentreDescription: Provides financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) toward third party productivity assessments. These assessments aim to identifyways in which SMEs can increase their productivity in different areas of their operations.

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION)Description: IION assists innovative Small to Medium Sized Enterprises with funding for technology or equipment purchases related to productivity, prototype orprocess improvements, sales and marketing, product development or business enhancements.

OTHER

BUSINESS INCENTIVESNORTHERN ONTARIO

North Eastern Ontario Communications Network (NEOnet) Description: NEOnet is a not-for-profit organization that is proudly supported by FedNor. NEOnet was established in 1999 and has since acted as the region’sinformation and communication technology (ICT) champion.

Rural Agri-Innovation NetworkDescription: The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) is dedicated to the needs of agricultural organizations, producers, suppliers and agri-entrepreneurs in NorthernOntario; to enhance the industry by providing a collaborative infrastructure and network that enhances stakeholder capabilities and business growth.

Nishnawbe Aski Development FundDescription: NADF is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Financial Institution serving entrepreneurs, businesses and communities in Northern Ontario. They offer a variety ofservices to support Aboriginal business and economic development, including financing, business support and training.

OTHER

BUSINESS INCENTIVESPROVINCIAL & FEDERAL

Foreign Buyer Financing - Export Development CanadaDescription: The Rural Economic Development Program invests in projects that support sustainable rural economies and community partnerships, under the prioritiesof health-care services, community revitalization and economic development, and skills enhancement.

EXPORT

Mitacs Funding ProgramsDescription: Programs to benefit from research collaborations with skilled graduate and post-graduate students; funding begins at $15,000.

Ontario Exporters FundDescription: Provides small and medium-sized businesses with up to $80,000 (up to 50% of salary) in the form of a non-repayable grant to hire a dedicated ExportManager.

Employment Ontario (Employment Options Emploi)Description: Employment Ontario can help employers train their staff and find the talent they need. Take advantage of funding, programs and federal tax incentives tohelp hire and train employees for your business, not-for-profit or public-sector organization.

Canada-Ontario Job Grant ProgramDescription: provides funding to individuals identified by employers in need of skill improvement. The grant covers up to two-thirds of eligible training costs, up to amaximum of $10,000 per individual.

HIRING & TRAINING

Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Description: Offered through the National Research Council provides financial support to qualified small and medium-sized enterprises (less than 500 employees) inCanada to help them undertake technology innovation.

Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive ProgramDescription: Tax incentive program that encourages Canadian businesses to conduct research and development in Canada. Combined with various provincial R&Dprograms, this can reduce your after-tax cost of every $100 in R&D spending to between $37 and $61.

INNOVATION and R&D

Ontario CreatesDescription: The Ontario Media Development Corporation offers a range of tax credits and funding programs applicable to businesses in book and magazinepublishing, film and video, interactive media, and music.

Digital Main StreetDescription: Digital Main Street (DMS) is a program focused on assisting main street businesses with their adoption of technology. The Digital Service Squad GrantProgram will provide training, advisory support and a grant to support the Digital Service Squads across Ontario.

DIGITAL MEDIA

BUSINESS INCENTIVESPROVINCIAL & FEDERAL

IESO - Conservation FundDescription: The IESO offers a number of funding and support programs aimed at helping Ontario-based businesses conserve energy, including the ConservationFund.

CLEAN TECHNOLOGY & ENERGY CONSERVATION

Ontario Centres of ExcellenceDescription: OCE supports unconventional, highly innovative research with the potential to affect the drug discovery process, with grant funding up to $300,000available over a two-year period.

LIFE SCIENCES

Entrepreneurship Grants & ProgramsDescription: A wide range of Ontario government grants and support programs for start-ups run by youth (under 30 years of age), which provide youngentrepreneurs with mentorship, training and resources, and funding up to $250,000.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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