Kincardine, Ontario

Create a two-year trades and apprenticeship fund for local residents, with paid pre-apprenticeship seats reserved for applicants from Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss and nearby Saugeen Shores, delivered through local training partners where available.

Partner with Bruce Power’s existing supplier network to host quarterly procurement readiness sessions in Kincardine for small businesses, focused on bidding, safety requirements, insurance and nuclear-quality documentation.

Set up a local procurement preference policy for low-risk goods and services, with a target to source routine spending from businesses in Kincardine and the South Bruce area wherever competitive and practical.

Provide community micro-grants for neighbourhood projects, youth sports, accessibility upgrades and environmental stewardship, with an annual application intake and decisions made by a local advisory panel.

Create a local hiring pathway for resident services, maintenance and construction support roles, with job fairs and resume clinics at the Kincardine Public Library and partner outreach through regional employment agencies.

Fund hands-on trades exposure for high school students through visits, job-shadowing and mentorships coordinated with local secondary schools in the area, plus transportation support where needed.