Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

  1. New, dedicated resources to help Indigenous-led businesses and organizations now available
  2. Government of Canada invests in Stromcore Energy Inc. to accelerate growth and launch two new energy-efficient products
  3. 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.
  4. Over 190 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region
  5. 180 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region
  6. Nearly 120 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region
  7. $5-million Government of Canada investment for Concord manufacturer to green operations and create 65 jobs
  8. Nearly 190 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region
  9. 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.
  10. Over 150 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region
  11. 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.
  12. Canada is well positioned to capitalize on the economy of the future.
  13. Over 300 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region
  14. More than $140 million fueling community revitalization and local economies
  15. Our Canadian workers are the backbone of our economy. They have helped us recover from the pandemic and drive economic growth, which was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.
  16. Our businesses and workers are key to a successful economy and Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.
  17. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, will visit Eaton Electrical in Milton to highlight federal budget investments in an affordable economy and a healthy future for Canadians.
  18. Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession.
  19. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit Sodecia Automotive London Inc.
  20. The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit the University of Windsor to highlight federal budget investments in an affordable economy and a healthy future for Canadians.
  21. Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Government of Canada investment will support 160 SMEs and 945 jobs in manufacturing sector and electric vehicle supply chain
  33. Government of Canada investment helps six aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, train workforce of future and support over 400 jobs
  34. 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.
  35. Federal investment of $8.2 million to help three food packaging companies scale-up, reduce plastic waste and create over 120 jobs
  36. 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.
  37. Government of Canada invests up to $5 million for Stanpac to produce new compostable and recyclable packaging and create 30 jobs
  38. 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.
  39. Government of Canada invests over $3.8 million for McMaster University to train and upskill nearly 340 workers in southern Ontario’s aerospace sector
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. FedDev Ontario supports 26 projects in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton to enhance public spaces and attract visitors
  44. 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.
  45. FedDev Ontario supports United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto as it opens Toronto Holocaust Museum
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. FedDev Ontario invests over $1.3 million to support nearly 170 Black youth entrepreneurs and create 70 new jobs
  49. 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.
  50. 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