Canada News Centre2026-09-08T12:27:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/09/eligible-businesses-and-organizations-in-southern-ontario-can-now-apply-for-support-through-the-enhanced-regional-tariff-response-initiative.html

Expanded program will help southern Ontario businesses and organizations manage immediate pressures, adapt to trade disruptions and build a stronger Canada.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-09-08T12:27:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/nine-hamilton-businesses-receive-government-of-canada-support-to-strengthen-canadian-supply-chains-and-drive-growth.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of over $12.5 million to support nine Hamilton-area businesses as they respond to tariff-related pressures, strengthen domestic supply chains, and position themselves for long-term growth.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-31T11:13:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-businesses-and-workers-in-hamilton.html

FedDev Ontario investment of over $12.5 million will help nine Hamilton area businesses respond to tariff-related pressures, strengthen supply chains, and protect jobs

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-31T11:13:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/minister-solomon-to-announce-support-for-businesses-in-hamilton-region-to-help-respond-to-tariff-pressures.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of Hamilton region businesses affected by tariffs.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-28T10:32:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/five-etobicoke-businesses-receive-support-to-grow-strengthen-competitiveness-and-diversify.html

Today, James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of more than $6.6 million to support the growth of five Etobicoke-based businesses as they strengthen capabilities and seize new growth opportunities.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-27T11:49:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-supports-etobicoke-businesses-to-drive-growth-and-boost-competitiveness.html

FedDev Ontario provides over $6.6 million for five Etobicoke businesses to modernize operations and unlock new opportunities for growth

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-27T11:48:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/nine-organizations-receive-support-to-strengthen-opportunities-for-black-led-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-across-southern-ontario.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined non-repayable investment of nearly $15 million to support nine organizations in southern Ontario to expand entrepreneurship training, mentorship, business advisory services, technology adoption supports and market access opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and business owners across the region.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-26T11:35:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investment-to-strengthen-opportunities-for-black-entrepreneurs-and-businesses-across-southern-ontario.html

FedDev Ontario investment supports nine organizations to help Black entrepreneurs and business owners build, grow and scale their businesses.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-26T11:35:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/mp-maloney-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-etobicoke-business-growth.html

James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of growth and innovation for businesses in Etobicoke.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-26T09:28:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-strengthen-canadian-workers-and-businesses.html

FedDev Ontario funding to help scale and enhance economic resilience.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-25T14:59:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investment-supports-growth-and-innovation-for-two-businesses-in-lindsay.html

FedDev Ontario invests more than $7 million to help two local companies expand operations and increase resilience

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-17T12:39:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/08/minister-solomon-to-announce-support-for-businesses-in-lindsay.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of businesses in Lindsay.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-08-14T09:57:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-support-to-help-ontario-businesses-strengthen-trade-resilience-and-expand-into-new-markets.html

FedDev Ontario investment for Toronto Business Development Centre to launch new export-support program

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-30T10:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-economic-development-in-markham.html

FedDev Ontario investment to help Markham expand activities while it delivers world-class event to draw visitors and boost local economic development

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-29T11:38:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/minister-solomon-in-toronto-to-announce-new-support-helping-southern-ontario-businesses-build-trade-resilience-and-enter-new-european-markets.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of trade resilience in southern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-29T09:30:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/thirteen-niagara-region-businesses-receive-support-to-strengthen-resiliency-and-grow.html

Today, Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catherines, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $11.3 million to help 13 Niagara Region businesses as they strengthen capabilities and seize new growth opportunities amid shifting global market conditions.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-28T11:24:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-investments-to-help-niagara-region-businesses-adapt-and-drive-innovation.html

FedDev Ontario invests over $11.3 million in 13 businesses to strengthen operations and unlock new opportunities across Niagara Region

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-28T11:24:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-support-economic-development-in-markham.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of economic development in Markham.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-28T09:30:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-growth-and-competitiveness-of-three-burlington-businesses.html

FedDev Ontario invests $7.5 million to help companies to scale operations and unlock new opportunities for growth

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-27T13:42:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-niagara-region-businesses.html

Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of growth, innovation and manufacturing competitiveness in the Niagara Region.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-27T09:31:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-support-business-growth-and-competitiveness-in-burlington.html

The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington on behalf of The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of growth, innovation and competitiveness for businesses in Burlington.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-24T09:33:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-23-waterloo-and-brant-region-businesses-and-organizations-to-scale-accelerate-innovate-and-strengthen-economic-resili.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced a combined investment of nearly $40.5 million for 23 businesses and organizations across the Waterloo and Brant regions to support growth, innovation, and competitiveness in key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, and defence.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-23T10:42:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-nearly-405-million-in-waterloo-and-brant-region-businesses-and-organizations-to-expand-capacity-and-compete-for-a-more.html

FedDev Ontario funding supports 23 businesses and organizations to grow, strengthen domestic supply chains, and advance next-generation defence, security and AI technologies

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-23T10:42:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-to-help-guelph-businesses-grow-innovate-and-increase-their-resilience.html

FedDev Ontario invests more than $2.1 million to help three companies strengthen operations, boost productivity and pursue new market opportunities.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-22T11:51:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/minister-solomon-to-announce-support-for-businesses-and-organizations-in-the-waterloo-and-brant-regions.html

Minister Solomon to announce support for businesses and organizations in the Waterloo and Brant Regions

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-22T09:30:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/minister-solomon-to-announce-support-for-guelph-region-businesses.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of helping businesses grow and innovate in the Guelph region.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-21T09:30:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/nine-greater-toronto-area-businesses-and-organizations-receive-support-to-innovate-grow-and-compete.html

Nine Greater Toronto Area businesses and organizations receive support to innovate, grow and compete

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-17T11:08:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-growth-innovation-and-competitiveness-in-toronto.html

FedDev Ontario investment supports nine projects to help boost productivity and unlock new opportunities for growth

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-17T11:07:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-to-strengthen-innovation-and-competitiveness-in-greater-toronto-area.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of innovation and business growth in the Greater Toronto Area.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-16T10:01:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-supports-etobicoke-manufacturing-business-in-adopting-ai.html

FedDev Ontario investment for Huys Industries Ltd. to help develop and commercialize AI-driven technology.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-07-09T10:24:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-supports-brampton-businesses-in-strengthening-resilience-adopting-ai-and-expanding-into-new-markets.html

FedDev Ontario investment helps companies unlock new opportunities for growth.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-06-23T11:12:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-to-support-economic-growth-and-businesses-in-brampton.html

Amandeep Sodhi, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of the City of Brampton.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-06-22T10:02:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-supports-sport-tech-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-southern-ontario.html

FedDev Ontario invests $1.3 million to help scale Canadian startups and leverage economic opportunities.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-06-15T09:37:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-sport-tech-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-southern-ontario.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will announce support for sport-tech innovation and entrepreneurship.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-06-12T09:00:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/06/feddev-ontario-is-now-accepting-applications-under-the-build-communities-strong-fund-local-impact-stream-in-southern-ontario.html

New federal funding will support local infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and advance regional economic development.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-06-11T11:01:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/thirteen-greater-toronto-area-companies-receive-funding-to-advance-ai-innovation.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of nearly $16.5 million for 13 businesses and organizations across the Greater Toronto Area to facilitate AI adoption and bring new AI technologies to market faster.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-25T11:39:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-accelerates-homegrown-ai-innovation-across-greater-toronto-area.html

FedDev Ontario invests nearly $16.5 million for 13 businesses and organizations to bring new AI technologies to market and broaden AI adoption

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-25T11:39:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-the-adoption-and-acceleration-of-ai-innovation-across-the-greater-toronto-area.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement during Tech Week in support of AI innovation across the Greater Toronto Area.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-22T10:15:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-support-to-help-businesses-across-the-greater-toronto-area-adapt-compete-and-increase-resiliency.html

FedDev Ontario investment supports 10 businesses to modernize operations and unlock new opportunities for growth

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-21T11:46:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/ten-greater-toronto-area-businesses-receive-funding-to-help-them-grow-innovate-and-compete.html

Today, the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of nearly $9 million to support the growth of 10 Greater Toronto Area businesses as they strengthen capabilities and seize new growth opportunities amid shifting global market conditions.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-21T11:46:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-labour-john-zerucelli-in-etobicoke-to-announce-support-for-greater-toronto-area-businesses.html

The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of growth, innovation and competitiveness for businesses in the Greater Toronto Area.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-20T10:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investment-helps-strengthen-canadas-defence-capabilities.html

FedDev Ontario investment in Ontario Tech University to enhance domestic defence capabilities

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-19T11:41:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/eight-london-and-chatham-kent-region-businesses-and-organizations-receive-support-to-increase-their-resiliency-and-competitiveness.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of more than $20 million to support eight London and Chatham-Kent region businesses and organizations as they strengthen capabilities and seize new growth opportunities amid shifting global market conditions.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-15T15:21:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-in-london-and-chatham-kent-region-to-help-businesses-increase-their-resiliency.html

FedDev Ontario investment of more than $20 million supports eight London and Chatham-Kent region businesses and organizations to modernize operations and strengthen competitiveness

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-15T15:05:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/ps-turnbull-in-oshawa-to-announce-support-for-defence-innovation-in-southern-ontario.html

Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and to the Secretary of State and Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of innovation in the defence sector.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-15T10:11:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/fourteen-windsor-essex-companies-receive-funding-to-help-them-grow-innovate-and-compete.html

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of just over $20 million to support the growth of 14 Windsor-Essex region businesses. This support will help the companies scale up, adopt advanced productivity, and bring new innovative solutions and products to market.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-14T12:57:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-support-growth-innovation-and-manufacturing-competitiveness-in-windsor-essex.html

FedDev Ontario invests over $20 million in 14 Windsor-Essex businesses to modernize operations, scale production and strengthen resiliency.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-14T12:57:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/minister-solomon-to-announce-support-for-businesses-in-london-and-chatham-regions.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of London and Chatham region businesses.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-14T10:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/minister-solomon-to-announce-support-for-windsor-essex-businesses.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of growth, innovation and manufacturing competitiveness in the Windsor region.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-13T10:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2026/05/minister-solomon-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-sport-investments-in-toronto.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will attend the Northern Super League – AFC Toronto vs. Halifax Tides FC match and highlight recent sport investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All, focused on building stronger and safer communities.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2026-05-01T10:37:17-04:00