KANATA-CARLETON – MPP Merrilee Fullerton revealed her business objectives she promises to pursue through her term of office today (March 21).

MPP Fullerton released a High Tech and Business Initiative document with objectives she promises to pursue through her term in office. Within the document, Dr. Fullerton identifies four pillars of sustainability and growth to advance the interests of high tech and business in West Carleton Kanata.

The MPP’s four pillars set out objectives for key areas of business development including: profiling the Kanata-North footprint; attracting venture capital; strengthening networks with the education community; and extending broadband, Internet and cell services.   

 “I stated through 2017 and in the lead up to the 2018 provincial election there is more our provincial elected representatives can do to promote our local high tech scene and our business community,” Dr. Fullerton said in a release. “I intend on raising greater awareness of our business assets and the interests of the people of Kanata-Carleton. It is time to profile the local high tech and business community so that we can create new opportunities locally, and attract new talent, new business and new investment.”

In the document’s introduction the MPP reports: “I have been meeting with local employers, employees, business associations, and touring companies to talk about the challenges we are facing in our business community. I have listened to business owners and entrepreneurs in Kanata and West Carleton. I have had the opportunity to host business round tables, including one at Mitel specifically looking at challenges in Kanata North.”

Fullerton states she and her local community office staff will work towards the objectives identified in the document. She will release regular updates on the progress being made in the four key areas of activities.

“I will be consulting with companies and constituents on this initiative in the months to come. I will raise these issues with my colleagues at Queen’s Park,” Dr. Fullerton said. “I welcome all who wish to contribute to advancing our high tech and business interests to contact me and my office staff.”

Read the MPP’s full document here: High Tech and Business Initiative