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

The University of Ottawa has worked with 14 businesses across southern Ontario on a variety of projects that have stimulated innovation and business growth. Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) congratulated the university on its partnerships with small-and medium-sized businesses. The full release is available … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON), Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) announced that with a $10 million investment from the government, Cytec Canada will expand its Niagara, ON, plant to introduce new innovative products, help to grow the regional chemical … Read more

Western University has worked with 11 businesses across southern Ontario on innovative, industry-driven research projects in fields such as renewable energy production and medical-imaging technology. On behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON), Conservative MP Susan Truppe (London North Centre, ON) congratulated the university … Read more

Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) announced the launch of the new Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund in Ontario. Community and recreational facilities are now eligible for repairs and upgrades through the fund. Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is delivering the fund in Ontario … Read more

Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) announced a $20–million investment in innovation funds that will support small– and medium–sized businesses in southern Ontario. The $20–million contribution comes through FedDev Ontario's Prosperity Initiative. This investment will support two funds, known as the Southern Ontario Fund for … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON), Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) announced a government investment of up to $50,000 in funding for the Capital Angel Network that will help the organization connect more angel investors with promising new start-up … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON), Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro (Peterborough, ON) announced that Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology has worked with four businesses in southern Ontario to accelerate innovation and improve productivity and competitiveness. Del Mastro … Read more

Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) announced a government contribution of up to $4,185,000 to the University of Toronto Engineering Career Centre. This contribution will give valuable internships to recent graduates, while the businesses will benefit from the technical and scientific knowledge these graduates offer. … Read more

The Ontario Brain Institute has partnered with universities and private sector companies to help accelerate the commercialization of neurotechnologies thanks to a government investment of nearly $11 million in funding announced by Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON). Goodyear said working together to advance the … Read more

Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) announced a government investment to Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing Ltd. will expand its Guelph plant, increasing production capacity and creating 244 new jobs. Through its Prosperity Initiative, FedDev Ontario is providing up to $6,647,000 to help Hitachi Construction Truck … Read more