Exco Engineering has received $1,700,800 to help protect local jobs and restore critical supply chains to Ontario in the face of rising threats of U.S. tariffs on automotive tooling.
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Government Funding
Ontario welcomes over $11.6 Million manufacturing investment by Eco Guardian in Aurora
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $11,659,975 by Eco Guardian, a manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly, compostable food packaging solutions, to increase their domestic manufacturing capabilities and create 42 new, good-paying jobs in Aurora.
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Ontario Investing $1.9 Million to Drive Local Research and Innovation in York Region
The Ontario government is investing over $1.9 million in research projects at York University. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, supporting homegrown research at York University will lead to groundbreaking discoveries and real-world applications.
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Newmarket-based manufacturing firm, Palcam Technologies, gets $3.75M boost as part of federal auto strategy
The federal government is providing a Newmarket manufacturer a $3.75 million boost as part of its efforts to strengthen the Canadian auto sector.
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Ontario gives York Region its own autotech development site and $2.5M to help smaller companies test future products
Ontario Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Minister Vic Fedeli, York officials and York University announced the Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), one of nine in the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, at a York Region Transit building in Richmond Hill last week.
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Five York Region-based companies receive funding through the Ontario Together Trade Fund
The Ontario government is supporting companies and workers impacted by U.S. tariffs by investing $16.5 million through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF), a strategic initiative dedicated to helping Ontario businesses grow, adapt and remain competitive in the face of U.S. tariffs. The OTTF will provide targeted support to businesses impacted by trade disruptions.
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Government of Canada supports the growth of three York Region companies
The Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario , alongside the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy announced over $3.1 million to support the growth and resiliency of three York Region companies.
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Ontario welcomes Marvell workforce expansion to support AI Infrastructure Development
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $238 million for a five-year expansion by Marvell Technology which includes the launch of a new office in Toronto, scaling of its semiconductor research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and York Region, and the establishment of a new optical lab.
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Markham headquartered NordSpace announces new Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab
Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities gains momentum with NordSpace’s new AMA Lab, set to revolutionize rocket engine and pressure vessel production.
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Ontario boosting training for entrepreneurs through the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program
Applications are now open for the 2025-26 RAISE program, where participants will receive free online business development training from DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University — one of Canada’s leading business incubators — and a one-time grant of $10,000 upon successful completion.
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Markham-based QEA Tech receives $4.2M in NRC support to advance AI-driven building envelope retrofit technology
QEA Tech announced that it is receiving advisory services and up to $4,200,000 CAD in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support research and development for its patented building envelope audit technology.
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Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
Ontario-based businesses in these sectors that are facing tariff-related challenges, such as payroll, lease payments and utility payments, will be able to access the Protect Ontario Financing Program in addition to federal government supports, such as loans and loan guarantees, and would undergo rigorous assessment and due diligence to determine eligibility and ensure taxpayer funds are used responsibly.
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Two York Region companies receive Bioenterprise Canada round 2 funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative Commercialization Stream
Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream! Twelve organizations have been selected for the second call for proposals to receive funding to conduct market validation and product development projects, and to bring those innovative solutions to the market.
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Fighting for Canadian workers and businesses
Earlier this week, the United States administration imposed unjustified tariffs on Canada, disrupting a successful trading partnership and raising costs for Americans and Canadians alike. As the federal government, we will use every tool at our disposal so Canadian businesses and workers can weather this storm. We will defend Canadian jobs.
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Ontario Investing in free business training for racialized and indigenous entrepreneurs
The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program for 2024-25 to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs.
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Vaughan’s New Grant Aims to Enhance Tourism in the City
The Host in Vaughan Grant supports events and projects that draw tourists to the city, and the applications for the latest intake round will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 30.
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