Ontario Investing in Critical Minerals Supply Chain

This government is investing an additional $6 million in the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles and create jobs for northern and Indigenous communities.

The funding, announced in the 2023 Ontario Budget, brings the government’s total investment in OJEP to $35 million. 

This investment will connect our northern mineral resources to the world‐class manufacturing capabilities in southern Ontario, strengthening the province’s position as the place to build the cars of the future.

The Ontario Junior Exploration Program is paving the way for unprecedented growth in our mining sector, and is helping unlock our province’s full mineral exploration potential.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002946/ontario-investing-in-critical-minerals-supply-chain-for-electric-vehicles