GIT Coatings to expand production with federal investment in Canada’s defence sector

The federal government is investing nearly $40.5 million to support 23 businesses in the Waterloo region and Brant County to advance defence, security, and AI technologies. Federal Minister Evan Solomon announced the funding at XL Tool in Kitchener, explaining its impact for local residents.

The article reports that Invest Nova Scotia approved a payroll rebate for Lockheed Martin Canada that could provide up to $9.6 million over five years to help fund 320 new highly-skilled jobs in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It also notes that the project is part of a broader surge in federal defence spending expected to flow into the province, with the…

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is providing a repayable investment totaling $1,201,291 to two Dartmouth-based manufacturers, Site 20/20 Inc. and Atlantica Mechanical Contractors, to fund facility upgrades and modernize equipment. Site 20/20 Inc. will use $745,000 to expand production with new assembly areas, prototyping labs, and upgraded IT,…

The Government of Canada announced more than $2.1 million in investments to three Guelph-based companies—Comoldco Corporation, Benmet Steel & Metal Inc., and Poly-Nova Technologies Corporation—to strengthen operations, boost productivity, and pursue new market opportunities. The funding, provided through FedDev Ontario under the Regional Tariff Response…

The article reports that the federal government announced $40.5 million in funding for 23 Waterloo Region and Brant Region businesses through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and the Regional Defence Investment Initiative, aimed at offsetting tariff-related challenges. In Waterloo Region, 16 of those businesses (primarily in Cambridge and…

The article reports that nearly $40.5 million in federal funding will be distributed among 23 businesses in the Waterloo region and Brant County to advance defence, security, and AI technologies, through Canada’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative and the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. Minister Evan Solomon announced the funding at XL Tool in…

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced $40.5 million in investments to 23 Ontario businesses, with $8.9 million allocated to seven Brantford and Brant firms for projects totaling $28.1 million. The Brantford-Brant recipients include Koolatron, Massilly North America, SLACAN Industries, Walters Inc., Canada…

The article reports that HFI Pyrotechnics announced a $120 million expansion at its Edwardsburgh Cardinal facility, funded through new contracts, internal funds, and government investments, as part of a five-year growth plan. The expansion includes building a new quality-assurance laboratory, infrastructure upgrades, and increased production capacity,…

The article reports that the federal government has restricted the Defence procurement bidding to Canadian companies and narrowed the field to two contenders for a contract to produce 1,600-2,100 light armored vehicles and 400-500 light utility trailers, potentially worth up to $6 billion. Roshel, a Brampton-based manufacturer, is positioning to win the…