Press Release Department: Federal - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced the roster of 67 businesses and organizations that will take part in the seventh annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) at the 2021 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention. PDAC 2021 will take place virtually from March 8th to 11th. Led by City … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $410,250 to enable Wabi Iron and Steel Corp. to modernize and expand its manufacturing facilities in New Liskeard and immediately create eight high-quality jobs. In addition, the funding will help pave the way … Read more

Liberal MPs Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) and Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) announced Government of Canada investments totalling $63,000 to support jobs, growth and innovation in the Sudbury and Nickel Belt region. Provided through FedNor, this funding will support two separate youth intern initiatives designed to help businesses adopt green technologies, expand operations and explore research … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $95,000 to help the Northern Policy Institute to attract newcomers to the region and connect them with workplaces in need of their skills. This strategic project is engaging multiple stakeholders, … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced Government of Canada investments totalling more than $616,000 to support jobs, growth and a strong economy in the Timiskaming district. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Liberal MP  Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced that FedNor is investing $378,000 in Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology to help complete late-stage, industry-academia applied R&D initiatives. This three-year pilot project will immediately create two high-quality full-time jobs and assist up to 15 … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced Government of Canada investments totalling $422,500 to help businesses expand, enhance competitiveness, boost profitability and strengthen the regional economy in Parry Sound-Muskoka. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $500,000 to enable the City of Temiskaming Shores to establish the seventh annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase pavilion at the 2021 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada International Convention. The full release is available online. … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $1.98 million to help Algoma University expand its School of Computer Science and Technology computer lab. This targeted investment will be used to design, build and equip a state-of-the-art computer lab with dedicated space for … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Liberal MP Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a repayable Government of Canada investment of $500,000 to help Flosonics Medical develop the IT infrastructure required to commercially roll out its FDA-cleared FloPatch medical device. In the summer of 2020, Health Canada granted Flosonics an … Read more