Business & Industry

1. Statement from Minister Hutchings on progress in support of rural Canadians  

   Ministers, Indigenous leaders and rural experts come together on rural economic development

2. Government of Canada supports Synergie Économique Laurentides’ project to recover plastic waste

   Sainte-Adèle organization to receive financial assistance from CED to accelerate the green shift and sustainable development in Quebec’s regions.

3. Government of Canada supports Indigenous economic development in southern Ontario

   New, dedicated resources to help Indigenous-led businesses and organizations now available

4. Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Superior to preserve competition in Canada’s portable heating fuels market

   The Competition Bureau has entered into a consent agreement with Superior Plus Corp. to address competition concerns with its acquisition of Certarus Ltd.

5. Government of Canada invests in GM-POSCO to strengthen Canada’s EV battery supply chain

   New funding to support Canada’s first cathode active materials facility

6. Canada, Manitoba announce support for research and innovation projects to support sustainable growth of agriculture sector

   The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing up to $65 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support the development of agricultural knowledge and skills and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-food sectors, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

7. Minister Champagne and Quebec Premier François Legault to make an announcement in Bécancour

   The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join François Legault, Premier of Quebec, and Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, for an announcement in Bécancour, Quebec.

8. Minister Ng participates in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers’ meeting in Detroit

   International forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) provide Canada with an opportunity to advance trade priorities, such as building a resilient and interconnected Asia-Pacific region that advances economic prosperity and supports a sustainable future and equitable future for all.

9. Minister Ng wraps up Canada’s first Economic Development Week

   Canada is well positioned to capitalize on the economy of the future. The Government of Canada has made it a priority to support strong economic growth that will help Canadian businesses thrive and create good jobs, now and for years to come.

10. Government of Canada invests $4.8 million to support scale up of Mississauga-based clean technology innovator

    Government of Canada invests in Stromcore Energy Inc. to accelerate growth and launch two new energy-efficient products

11. Government of Canada investment of over $17 million supports tourism recovery in eastern Ontario

    In Eastern Ontario, tourism attractions and destinations like museums, vibrant downtown cores, culinary delights and historic sites play a vital role in the region’s economy and cultural identity, promoting the unique heritage and natural beauty of the region. The Government of Canada understands the importance of the tourism sector and is committed to supporting communities as they build towards a strong future from coast to coast to coast.

12. Government of Canada contributes to the growth of Maille atelier collaboratif

    Gaspésie business obtains $350,000 in funding from CED.

13. Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition in the cannabis industry

    Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition in the cannabis industry

14. Minister Champagne highlights renewed funding for the Digital Technology Cluster while visiting Ideon Technologies Inc. 

    Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with representatives of Ideon Technologies Inc. in Richmond, British Columbia, to discuss how they are accelerating the transition to low-impact mining through projects like the Earth X-ray for Low-Impact Mining.

15. Government of Canada investment of over $15 million supports tourism recovery in Southwestern Ontario

    180 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region

16. Government of Canada investment of over $10 million supports tourism recovery in Bruce Grey and Simcoe

    Nearly 120 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region

17. Government of Canada supports Omnimed and its unique project in Quebec’s digital health sector

    Based in Cookshire in the Eastern Townships, the business will receive $250,000 from CED.

18. Government of Canada invests in leading auto-parts manufacturer to support electric vehicle supply chain

    $5-million Government of Canada investment for Concord manufacturer to green operations and create 65 jobs

19. Minister Ng highlights the contributions of Asian Canadians at Canada–U.S. Chinatown conference and makes funding announcement in Vancouver

    Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Asian Canadians and come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms.

20. Governments Investing in Agricultural Leadership Development

    The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $2.3 million over three years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 4-H Ontario programming. This funding will allow 4-H Ontario to continue to engage youth interested in a career in the agriculture and agri-food industries.

21. CanNor invests almost $400,000 in improvements to community infrastructure for Pond Inlet    

    The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is investing almost $400,000 for community projects in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

22. Government of Canada supports innovation by funding the 12th edition of C2 Montréal 

    The Montréal-based organization obtains $750,000 in financial assistance from CED.

23. Government of Canada to announce scale-up support for a cleantech innovative Mississauga-based manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of a rapidly growing innovative manufacturing company located in Mississauga.

24. Invitation to media – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada funding for Maille atelier collaboratif

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles‑de-la‑Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, will announce Government of Canada funding for Maille Atelier inc. (Maille atelier collaboratif), an innovative business in the Gaspésie region.

25. Women’s leadership: The Unscented Company receives Government of Canada support for marketing project

    The Unscented Company receives $250,000 in financial assistance from CED to develop U.S. markets.

26. By supporting Rodeo FX, the Government of Canada is helping to strengthen the country’s competitive position in the animation and visual effects industry

    Montréal business receives $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

27. Canada and British Columbia invest in AbCellera’s state-of-the-art biotech campus

    AbCellera will strengthen Canada’s ability to develop innovative medicines right here at home

28. Minister Vandal announces over $1.2 million in investments toward Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada announces over $1.2 million to support Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

29. Minister Vandal announces investment of over $1.2 million for Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada announces over $1.2 million to support Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

30. Joint statement on the launch of the North American Semiconductor Conference and North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness

    Last Friday, Canada, the United States and Mexico fulfilled key commitments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Joseph Biden and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City on January 9-10 to deepen our economic cooperation, create the quality jobs of the future, promote investment, spur innovation, and strengthen the resilience of our economies.

31. Minister Pascale St-Onge celebrates start of Economic Development Week

    Canada is well positioned to capitalize on the economy of the future. To this end, the Government of Canada has made it a priority to support strong economic growth that will help Canadian businesses thrive.

32. Government of Canada investment of more than $18 million supports tourism recovery in Peterborough, Kingston and Southeastern Ontario

    Over 150 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region

33. Government of Canada awards over $3 million for projects to protect and empower Canadian consumers

    In today’s economy, Canadians need a fair and safe marketplace they can trust.

34. Government of Canada to announce support for leading auto-parts manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for an automotive company that will support the electric vehicle supply chain.

35. Minister Ng launches public consultations on Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy

    The Government of Canada is committed to increasing and diversifying trade and investment opportunities with African partners as part of Canada’s overall export diversification strategy and to benefit both Africans and Canadians.

36. Canada and British Columbia to make announcement on biotech

    he Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, will be making a announcement in the biotech sector to expand the Canadian value chain in leading-edge technology.

37. Invitation to media – The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to visit Rodeo FX

    Media representatives are invited to tour Rodeo FX along with the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant. Minister Rodriguez will take the opportunity to highlight a CED financial contribution for Rodeo FX. He will also be available to answer the media’s questions.

38. Minister Tassi Celebrates Start of Economic Development Week

    Canada is well positioned to capitalize on the economy of the future.

39. Minister Bibeau launches a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology Program 

    To help agricultural producers make their operations more sustainable, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, is announcing that a new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Adoption Stream will open on June 1, 2023.

40. Government of Canada investment of over $40 million supports tourism recovery in Greater Toronto Area

    Over 300 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region

41. Invitation to media – Minister Pascale St‑Onge to visit The Unscented Company’s parent company

    Media representatives are invited to tour The Unscented Company along with the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, and the Honourable David Lametti, Member of Parliament for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

42. Government of Canada invests in aeronautics sector with support for Canadian Materials Testing Bureau Inc.

    Government of Canada grants $174,000 in financial assistance to support the expansion of the Canadian Materials Testing Bureau (CMTB) and help Quebec’s aerospace sector to recover.

43. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to E.D. Films’ development

    E.D. Films, a business co-founded by two women, receives $160,000 in financial assistance from CED to develop markets internationally.

44. Invitation to media – Minister Bibeau to announce Government of Canada support for Cookshire business Omnimed

    The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Omnimed, an innovative business in the health sector.

45. Invitation to media – Soraya Martinez Ferrada to visit Canadian Materials Testing Bureau

    Media representatives are invited to tour the facilities of the Canadian Materials Testing Bureau Inc. (CMTB) along with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Housing). The CMTB is a metallurgical analysis laboratory, mainly for manufacturing businesses.

46. Invitation to media – MP Rachel Bendayan to visit E.D. Films animation studio

    Media representatives are invited to tour the E.D. Films animation studio along with Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.

47. Bram Abramson to the 2023 Canada Rural & Remote Broadband Conference

    As those who follow our work will know, the CRTC shares in the genuine commitment to working towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. That means protecting and promoting Indigenous peoples’ inherent human rights to freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.

48. Minister Ng in Vancouver for U.S.-Canada Chinatown Solidarity Conference and to announce funding for the Chinese Canadian Museum

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 23 to participate in activities open to media.

49. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce renewed funding to build resiliency and public trust in agriculture

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $4.1 million to support Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and 4-H Saskatchewan over the next five years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This investment supports the organizations that tell the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan and build public trust while developing the next generation of agriculture leaders.

50. Government of Canada supports a cheese factory in the Outaouais region

    Today, while visiting La Trappe à Fromage de l'Outaouais, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with the Member of Parliament for Gatineau, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced an investment of up to $1,548,800 for the company to increase production capacity and productivity.