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

Integrity Tool & Mold Inc. is receiving a repayable contribution of up to $2.4 million, which will help the Windsor-area manufacturer add over 24,000 square feet of production space at its Oldcastle, Ontario facility. This investment will also help create skilled manufacturing jobs in the Windsor area and will positively impact the automotive supply chain across southern Ontario. The full release … Read more

Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Kate Young (London West, Ont.) announced a $15-million investment for Hanwha L&C Canada Inc. This repayable contribution, through FedDev Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) will allow Hanwha to manufacture a new line of countertops and flooring, adding 85 new full-time jobs. The full release is available online. Call 416-954-6652.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a non-repayable contribution of up to $300,000 for the Georgian Angel Network. This investment will help the Georgian Angel Network attract up to 18 new angel investor members, increasing the pool of available angel investment funds by up to $7.5 million. The funding will also support improvement of the … Read more

Government House Leader and Minister for Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) attended a demonstration of TritonWear technology – a wearable device that is making Canadian swimmers more competitive by providing state-of-the-art training data. From a $500,000 investment, TritonWear has developed a wearable device that competitive swimmers attach to their goggles. Chagger also announced six other SOFII loans through the … Read more

Liberal MP Bryan May (Cambridge, Ont.) announced an investment of $2.3 million to Cambridge Pro Fab Inc., a custom steel products manufacturer. This invesment will help the company purchase and implement automated equipment to increase production capabilities and expand its presence in the American natural gas and coal retrofit markets. The City of Brantford and its residents will … Read more

Government House Leader and Minister for Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) issued the following statement on Small Business Week 2016: “Each October, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario joins the nation in celebrating Business Development Bank of Canada Small Business Week™ to salute Canadian entrepreneurs and the contributions that they … Read more

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced an investment of up to $300,000 that will help the Peterborough Region Angel Network attract and retain angel investor members, which will help increase the pool of available angel investment funds. It will also support the development of tracking and measurement tools, and improve mentoring support available to … Read more

Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre, Ont.) met with officials and employees at Ontario auto-parts manufacturer ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas Ltd. After a tour of the facilities, Fragiskatos announced an investment of up to $12.73 million in AMTB to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies. This technology results in a lighter weight steel that will ultimately contribute to improved vehicle … Read more

A $4.63-million federal investment for energy conservation at Mohawk College will help to build a new test site in Woodbridge to develop and commercialize clean energy technologies. The technologies developed at the site, located in the “Living City” at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, will have the potential to make electrical power systems more efficient. The investment was … Read more

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a non-repayable federal contribution of up to $300,000 to Maple Leaf Angels Corporation. This funding will support early-stage businesses in the Greater Toronto Area and across southern Ontario and will have greater access to capital, mentorship and advice. This funding will help Maple Leaf Angels Corporation expand … Read more