Government of Canada investments to help Niagara Region businesses adapt and drive innovation

The federal government announced an investment of nearly $40.5 million, to be split among 23 businesses in Waterloo region and Brant County, to support defense, security, and AI technologies. The announcement was made by Federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon at XL Tool in Kitchener.

The Government of Canada announced a combined investment of more than $2.1 million, through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, to support three Guelph-based businesses—Comoldco Corporation, Benmet Metal Inc., and Poly-Nova Technologies Corporation—to strengthen operations, boost productivity, and pursue new markets. The investments, totaling…

The article reports that the Canadian government announced $40.5 million in funding through FedDev Ontario’s Regional Tariff Response Initiative and the Regional Defence Investment Initiative for 23 Waterloo and Brant region businesses facing tariff-related challenges. In Waterloo Region, 16 of the funded businesses are mainly in Cambridge and Waterloo,…

The federal government, through FedDev Ontario, is investing nearly $40.5 million in 23 Ontario Waterloo and Brant region businesses and organizations to boost capacity and strengthen domestic supply chains, via the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and Regional Defence Investment Initiative. Larger projects include Eclipse Automation ($6M for a…

The federal government is investing 2.7 million into Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.’s smart-grid upgrades as part of a total 6.1 million project to modernize the region’s electricity grid. The funding, announced by St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle on behalf of Minister Tim Hodgson, supports automated reclosers, fault location/isolation/restoration software,…

The federal government is investing $2.7 million into Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.’s smart-grid equipment as part of a $6.1 million project to modernize the region’s electricity grid. The funding, announced by MP Chris Bittle on behalf of Minister Tim Hodgson, supports deploying automated reclosers, fault location and restoration software, and…

The federal government pledged 40.5 million dollars in tariff support for businesses in Brant County and Waterloo Region. The announcement was made in Kitchener, Ontario, on July 23, 2026, by Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

The federal government, through 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 Steel Corporation, Cravo…

The Ontario government announced a $10 million grant to Niagara District Airport to fund design work for expanding and modernizing the facility as part of its master plan for 2025–2045. The plan envisions extending the main runway, building a new terminal and parking areas, and adding facilities to support potential future scheduled passenger service and…

The Ontario government announced a $10 million grant to Niagara District Airport to support design work for its expanded facility as part of the Destination Niagara Strategy. The master plan envisions extending runways, adding a new terminal and parking, and upgrading security and customs facilities to potentially support scheduled passenger service and…

Ontario plans nearly $10 million in funding to advance design and infrastructure work at Niagara District Airport as part of its 20-year master plan, aiming to prepare the facility for future commercial passenger service and strengthen regional connectivity. The investment is part of Ontario’s Destination Niagara Strategy, intended to boost tourism,…

The Ontario government announced a $10 million investment to fund design work for expanding the Niagara District Airport as part of its master plan for 2025-2045. The plan envisions extending runways, a new terminal, and enhanced facilities to support potential scheduled passenger service and attract broader air traffic, with projected economic benefits…