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

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 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…