Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

1. Government of Canada invests to make life more affordable and build Canada’s 21st century clean economy

   Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.

2. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in Brampton

   The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit local Brampton businesses to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

3. Government of Canada provides small business support in Toronto to help boost tourism sector

   FedDev Ontario supports Canadian Opera House Corporation as part of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund to help small tourism business and organizations recover and thrive

4. Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

   Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

5. Government of Canada supports sustainable economic growth of Ontario’s aerospace sector

   Government of Canada investment of over $11 million helps four aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, increase manufacturing capacity and support over 180 jobs

6. Government of Canada to announce support for the aerospace sector

   The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington and James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, will make an important announcement in support of job creation, greening and increasing manufacturing capacity for companies in the aerospace sector.

7. Government of Canada supports women entrepreneurs in Ontario

   Government of Canada invests over $1.7 million in PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise to support more than 170 businesses, create and maintain 190 jobs, and provide training to 1,500 women entrepreneurs

8. Government of Canada to announce support for women entrepreneurs in Ontario

   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 women entrepreneurs in Ontario. Minister Tassi will be joined by the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier.

9. Government of Canada supports tourism recovery and community infrastructure support in London and southwestern Ontario

   Today, Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario),announced an investment of over $4.5 million , through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) and the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), for 22 projects in London, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Norfolk County and surrounding areas that will support community infrastructure enhancements, tourism recovery and economic development in the region.

10. Government of Canada invests in tourism recovery and community infrastructure support in London and southwestern Ontario

    Tourism businesses attract new visitors and grow southern Ontario’s economy. Accessible community spaces enhance southern Ontario’s neighbourhoods. The Government of Canada knows how important the tourism sector and vibrant community spaces are, and is committed to supporting communities as they rebound from the pandemic and position themselves for a strong future.

11. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure and tourism in London and surrounding areas

    Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important in-person announcement in support of community infrastructure and tourism in London, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford and Norfolk counties.

12. Government of Canada supports manufacturers and electric vehicle supply chain across Ontario

    Government of Canada investment will support 160 SMEs and 945 jobs in manufacturing sector and electric vehicle supply chain

13. Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation in Ontario's aerospace sector

    Government of Canada investment helps six aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, train workforce of future and support over 400 jobs

14. Backgrounder: Over $22 million in Government of Canada support for six projects in southern Ontario’s aerospace sector

    Today, while visiting the Region of Waterloo International Airport, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga and Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-South Hespeler, announced a total investment of over $22 million, through the Aerospace Regional and Recovery Initiative (ARRI), for six projects to increase manufacturing and productivity, green operations, and train the workforce of the future, within southern Ontario’s aerospace sector.

15. Government of Canada is investing in a healthy economy that works for everyone

    Federal investment of $8.2 million to help three food packaging companies scale-up, reduce plastic waste and create over 120 jobs

16. Government of Canada supports Ontario manufacturers

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will announce support for Ontario manufacturers to create jobs and grow their businesses. Minister Tassi will be joined by Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan–Woodbridge.

17. Government of Canada supports job creation in Niagara region

    Government of Canada invests up to $5 million for Stanpac to produce new compostable and recyclable packaging and create 30 jobs

18. Government of Canada to announce support for economic growth and job creation in aerospace sector

    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 the aerospace sector in southern Ontario. Minister Tassi will be joined by Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga; Valerie Bradford, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-South Hespeler; Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo; Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge; and Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph.

19. Government of Canada invests in next generation of aerospace workers  

    Government of Canada invests over $3.8 million for McMaster University to train and upskill nearly 340 workers in southern Ontario’s aerospace sector

20. Government of Canada to announce support for green food packaging industry in southern Ontario 

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, will make an important announcement in support of economic growth and job creation for the food packaging sector in southern Ontario.

21. Government of Canada to announce support for clean growth and job creation for Smithville manufacturer

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, will make an important announcement in support of clean growth and job creation for a Smithville-based manufacturer.

22. Government of Canada supports tourism recovery and community infrastructure support in southwestern Ontario

    Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of nearly $6 million, through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) and the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), for 26 projects in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton that will support community infrastructure enhancements, tourism recovery and economic development in the region.

23. Government of Canada invests nearly $6 million in community infrastructure and tourism to grow the economy in southwestern Ontario

    FedDev Ontario supports 26 projects in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton to enhance public spaces and attract visitors

24. Government of Canada supports skills development program for small businesses in the aerospace sector

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement for the upskilling and training for aerospace SMEs. Minister Tassi will be joined by Chad Collins, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek; and Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain.

25. Government of Canada supports revitalized Toronto Holocaust Museum

    FedDev Ontario supports United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto as it opens Toronto Holocaust Museum

26. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure and tourism in southwestern Ontario

    Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, on behalf of 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 community infrastructure and tourism in southwestern Ontario.

27. Government of Canada to announce support for Toronto Holocaust Museum

    Ya’ara Saks, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for York Centre, along with 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 the Toronto Holocaust Museum.

28. Government of Canada supports the next generation of Black entrepreneurs through investment in Federation of Black Canadians

    FedDev Ontario invests over $1.3 million to support nearly 170 Black youth entrepreneurs and create 70 new jobs

29. Government of Canada to announce support for young Black entrepreneurs

    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 young Black entrepreneurs in Scarborough.

30. Government of Canada invests in an end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain

    Government of Canada celebrates Canadian unveiling of Project Arrow, the first Canadian-made fully electric vehicle and announces support for the Canadian International AutoShow, and Myant Inc, a Project Arrow supplier

31. Government of Canada continues support for rural economic development in southern Ontario

    FedDev Ontario to invest nearly $40 million for Community Futures Development Corporations to provide targeted support to grow regional economies

32. Government of Canada invests $16.5 million to create jobs, public infrastructure and economic growth in Eastern Ontario

    FedDev Ontario supports 30 projects to enhance local economies and create over 150 jobs

33. Backgrounder: Eastern Ontario businesses, community spaces and tourism organizations to receive more than $16.5 million 

    Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, announced a total investment of more than $16.5 million for 30 projects across Eastern Ontario.

34. Government of Canada to announce support for tourism, infrastructure and job creation in Eastern Ontario

    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 tourism, jobs and the economy across Eastern Ontario. Minister Tassi will be joined by Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell.

35. Government of Canada to announce support for rural economic development across southern Ontario

    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 rural economic development. Minister Tassi will be joined by Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell.

36. Government of Canada creates jobs and economic growth through expansion of Invest Ottawa’s Area X.O

    FedDev Ontario invests nearly $5.4 million to support 140 new companies, create and maintain 745 jobs and the commercialization of 40 new products, services or processes at Area X.O

37. Government of Canada to announce investment in innovation, technology and economic growth in Ottawa

    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 innovation, technology and economic growth in collaboration with Invest Ottawa.

38. Government of Canada creates jobs and grows Kanata-based medical diagnostics company

    FedDev Ontario invests nearly $1 million for Evik Diagnostic Innovations Inc. to scale-up production and create 12 highly-skilled jobs

39. Over 40 projects receive nearly $14 million to help them recover and to grow the economy in Barrie and surrounding Bruce Grey Simcoe counties

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of nearly $14 million for 45 projects in Barrie and the surrounding counties of Bruce, Grey and Simcoe.

40. Government of Canada invests nearly $14 million to grow the economy in Barrie and surrounding region

    FedDev Ontario supports 45 projects in Barrie and surrounding Bruce, Grey and Simcoe counties to attract visitors and enhance public spaces

41. Government of Canada to announce economic growth and job creation for Kanata biomanufacturer

    Jenna Sudds, Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, on behalf of 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 economic growth and job creation for a Kanata-based biomanufacturer.

42. Government of Canada to announce support for tourism and community infrastructure for Barrie and surrounding area

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, will make an important announcement supporting tourism and community infrastructure for Barrie and surrounding area.

43. Government of Canada support for expansion of Milton and Mississauga-based aerospace manufacturer

    Over $9-million FedDev Ontario investment is helping Cyclone Manufacturing Incorporated to commercialize 1,500 parts and support 110 jobs at Milton and Mississauga locations

44. Government of Canada invests to create jobs and support economic growth for manufacturer in Lakeshore

    FedDev Ontario invests $5 million in CapsCanada® Corporation to expand capacity and create 50 jobs

45. Government of Canada to echo support for aerospace manufacturing in Mississauga and Milton

    Adam Van Koeverden, Member Of Parliament For Milton, and Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an echo announcement supporting aerospace manufacturing in the Mississauga and Milton.

46. Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation for Windsor-Essex manufacturing sector

    FedDev Ontario invests more than $5.3 million for two manufacturers to expand and create 55 jobs

47. Government of Canada to announce economic growth and job creation for Lakeshore 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 economic growth and job creation for a Lakeshore-based manufacturer.

48. Government of Canada to announce support for local manufacturers in Windsor-Essex

    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 manufacturers in Windsor–Essex.

49. Government of Canada invests over $14 million to create jobs and grow economy across Greater Toronto Area

    FedDev Ontario investment to help eight GTA businesses scale-up and create over 230 jobs

50. Eight GTA businesses receive over $14 million to enhance growth and create jobs 

    Eight GTA businesses receive over $14 million to enhance growth and create jobs