Press Release Department: Federal - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) announced an investment of over $4 million for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (CHEO RI), in partnership with Bruyère, to establish the 8-80 Collaborative. CHEO RI  will work with Bruyère to bring together regional representatives and early-stage innovations from Eastern … Read more

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) announced a $5-million investment towards the growth of Breadsource Corporation, a manufacturer of high-quality baked goods that serves a range of food service companies, schools, grocery stores, and restaurants across Canada. The full release is available online. Contact Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

On behalf of Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.), Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.) announced an investment of nearly $330,000 for l’Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario  to collaborate with partners in OLMC communities to develop a strategic vision for sustainable, thriving Francophone communities. The full release … Read more

Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Ont.) announced an investment of $1.75 million for L Squared Digital Signage to accelerate the growth of its digital communications platform, and create 15 skilled jobs in Toronto, Ont. The full release is available online. Contact Edward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Ont.) announced an investment of $1.5 million for GetQuorum to help reach new markets and create jobs. The full release is available online. Contact Edward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) announced an investment of nearly $1.6-million for Sheridan College to strengthen programming at Sheridan EDGE a social venture accelerator that supports entrepreneurs and change-makers from across the region. The full release is available online.

Liberal MP Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) participated in the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario’s Quarterly Networking Event. While there, she announced almost $2.9 million in support for the organization so they can help SMEs in southern Ontario adopt digital strategies. The full release is available online. Contact Edward.hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) and Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), visited St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic High School in Hamilton, Ont., to display Project Arrow. This made-in-Canada concept vehicle showcases Canada’s capabilities in connected and autonomous vehicle, and zero-emissions vehicle technologies. The Government … Read more

On Sept. 21, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) and Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield (Guelph, Ont.) visited Innovation Guelph. They enjoyed a tour of their office and saw firsthand the mentorship, networking, and entrepreneurial opportunities they have to offer through the recently supported i.d.e.a. Fund. Next, … Read more

In Concord, Ont., Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara (Vaughan-Woodbridge, Ont.) announced an investment of nearly $4 million for Rex Power Magnetics, a family-owned transformer design and manufacturing company used in the generation, storage, and transmission of electricity for schools, homes, hospitals, businesses, and more. The full release is available online. Contact Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.