Government of Canada supports economic development in Markham

The federal government has given Canada Nickel the go-ahead to construct the Crawford nickel mine in northern Ontario, with the formal announcement expected on Friday. The approval, part of Ottawa’s major projects initiative, signals fast-tracked processing under the Major Projects Office and supports financing efforts for the project, which has an…

The Ontario government approved a $300,000 investment through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program to support Prescott-Russell businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. The funding, announced by MPP Stéphane Sarrazin, will fund the Prescott Russell Community Development Corporation’s Strategic Territorial Positioning Project to attract investment, retain…

The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million to support the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham, aiming to boost sport tourism and local economic growth. The three-day race (Aug 14–16, 2026) is expected to attract 150,000+ attendees and generate over $85 million in economic activity across tourism, hospitality, retail, and related services.

The article reports that the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy will debut in Markham from August 14 to 16, 2026, with a $1.5 million provincial government investment to support event delivery, marketing, and fan experience improvements. It notes the move, supported by government officials and tied to Ontario’s sport-tourism strategy, aims to attract over…

The Ontario government announced that it has completed excavation of the tunnel launch shaft for the Yonge North Subway Extension, a milestone in a major public transit project extending TTC Line 1 from Finch to Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill. The project is expected to support about 4,300 construction jobs annually, generate over $3.6 billion in…

The article reports that the Gordie Howe International Bridge deal text confirms Canada will share half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years, after operating costs and debt repayment, with payments going to a U.S.-controlled Economic Development Fund. It also notes surrounding context: Prime Minister Carney described the deal as good…

The article reports that Canada’s Minister of Immigration announced significant enhancements to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), introducing greater flexibility for applicants to address labor shortages and support economic development in smaller communities. It also notes that the government welcomed the first two practical nurses to…

The Ontario government announced that excavation of the tunnel launch shaft for the Yonge North Subway Extension is complete, with two TBMs set to dig twin 6.3-kilometre tunnels for five new stations. The project is expected to extend TTC Line 1 from Finch to Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill, creating about 4,300 jobs per year and delivering over $3.6…

The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario announced that excavation of the Yonge North Subway Extension tunnel launch shaft is complete and that two tunnel boring machines will begin digging 6.3 kilometres of tunnels. The project will extend TTC Line 1 from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill, adding five new stations and…

The Government of Ontario announced the completion of the excavation of the launch shaft for the tunnels of the northern extension of Toronto’s Line 1 subway, connecting Finch Station to Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. The project is expected to add about eight kilometers of line, transport over 94,000 passengers per day, create about 23,000 nearby…

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

The Ontario government announced that excavation of the tunnel launch shaft for the Yonge North Subway Extension is complete, marking a major milestone as two TBMs will begin digging the extension’s twin 6.3-kilometre tunnels. The project will add five new stations (Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge, and High Tech) and is expected to relieve…

The Government of Canada, through PrairiesCan, announced over $10 million in funding for nine Saskatchewan projects under BSP, RIE, and RTRI programs to support agricultural and agri-food sector growth. The investments will support product development, processing capacity expansion, and new export markets for companies including GAAP, GIFS, PAMI, POS…

Canada’s Premiers state they support a strong, united Canada and are coordinating with the federal government to advance health care funding, cost-of-living challenges, economic growth, and Arctic security. They call for a clear federal role as a funding partner for health care and other services, renewal of funding agreements, sustained growth of the…