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

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced an investment of over $7.7 million for Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation to deliver thriveFORWARD—an initiative to help southern Ontario businesses in the tech sector scale-up and support the transition of businesses in the industrial sector to greener business processes. The … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $10 million for the Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization to expand the Early Adopter Health Network program, through the Jobs and Growth Fund. The full release is available online. Contact Monica.Granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Ont.) announced a combined Government of Canada investment of over $1.4 million, delivered by FedDev Ontario, for five arts and culture projects. With this Tourism Relief Fund investment, recipients will produce creative and cultural events, showcasing the works of local artists and attracting tourists and artists back to the GTA. The full release is … Read more

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) announced an investment of $1 million to the Festival Management Committee. With this Tourism Relief Fund investment, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival will develop an app to enhance the visitor experience, and update its website to support online ticket sales. The full release is available online. Contact monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Liberal MP Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.) announced $600,000 in total support for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum to upgrade and enhance its facility to safely welcome back visitors. The full release is available online. Contact monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced a non-repayable investment of more than $11.3 million to support the recovery and future growth of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada, and seven tourism and community infrastructure projects in the region: the Stratford Festival will receive $10 million to recover from the impacts … Read more

Liberal MP Shaun Chen (Scarborough North, Ont.) announced over $7 million, through the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, for Firan Technology Group Corporation to enhance productivity and expand offerings. The full release is available online. Contact  monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced an investment of $4 million for Clear Blue Technologies Inc. (Clear Blue) to expand its production capacity, support the commercialization of its new Pico-Grid technology and enhance its sales and marketing strategies. The full release is available online. Contact monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced a Government of Canada investment of nearly $487,000 in Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce to support inclusive tourism. The full release is available online. Contact monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Liberal MP Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of more than $2 million for Ògo Tàwa Inc., to enhance the skills and opportunities available to Black artists and entrepreneurs. The full release is available online. Contact monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca.