Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

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

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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Government of Canada investment of over $20 million supports tourism recovery in Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Brantford and surrounding regions

   Over 190 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Government of Canada investment of over $13 million supports tourism recovery in Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Stratford and surrounding regions

   Nearly 190 projects supported to enhance recreational facilities, parks and trails to attract visitors to region

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

12. Minister Tassi Celebrates Start of Economic Development Week

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

13. 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

14. Over 400 Canada Community Revitalization Fund projects boost community infrastructure across southern Ontario 

    More than $140 million fueling community revitalization and local economies

15. Government of Canada investments make life more affordable and create jobs for Canadians while growing a clean economy

    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. Government of Canada highlights budget investments to create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians 

    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. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in Milton

    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. Government of Canada investments make life more affordable for students and small businesses while growing Canada’s clean economy

    Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession.

19. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in London

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit Sodecia Automotive London Inc.

20. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in Windsor

    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. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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.

35. 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

36. 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.

37. 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

38. 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.

39. 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

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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

44. 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.

45. Government of Canada supports revitalized Toronto Holocaust Museum

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

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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

49. 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.

50. 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