Canada News Centre2026-08-18T12:22:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investing-over-17-million-to-enhance-economic-development-in-the-parry-sound---muskoka-area.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,766,712 for five economic development projects in the Parry Sound—Muskoka area. The funding is provided through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program as well as the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-08-18T10:18:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investing-over-17-million-to-enhance-economic-development-in-the-parry-sound---muskoka-area0.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,766,712 for five economic development projects in the Parry Sound—Muskoka area. The funding is provided through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program as well as the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative for Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-08-18T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investing-241695-to-support-economic-development-in-algoma.html

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, today announced a FedNor investment of $241,695 to support the Township of White River in hiring an economic development officer (EDO) for a three-year period. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-08-14T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investing-over-200000-in-support-of-tourism-development-in-rainy-river-district.html

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a total FedNor investment of $206,733 in two tourism industry projects in the Rainy River region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-08-11T11:30:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-investing-over-1-million-in-indigenous-led-clean-energy-in-northwestern-ontario.html

Today the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, announced a total investment of $1,129,183 to Bingwi Neyaashi Anishnaabek (BNA) to help support the installation of a district biomass heating system that will provide reliable heat to buildings throughout the community.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-08-05T11:10:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-27-million-to-strengthen-northeastern-ontarios-defence-sector.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced FedNor is investing $2,700,909 to help bring two important projects to life. Led by International Test Pilots School (ITPS) and the SKADI Cyber Defense Corporation, the funded initiatives will help strengthen Northern Ontario’s economy, bolster our defence sector and protect Canada’s sovereignty.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-07-31T11:39:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/07/minister-hajdu-to-announce-fednor-funding-to-help-more-businesses-capitalize-on-opportunities-in-the-defence-industry.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor will be joined by Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, to make a significant FedNor announcement to enhance Northeastern Ontario’s participation in Canada’s defence sector.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-07-30T11:42:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-investment-to-help-produce-clean-energy-and-fuel-economic-growth-along-the-highway-11-corridor.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced a FedNor investment of $90,360 to help pave the way for the Communities of the Montreal River Power Corp. to install a turbine and generate hydroelectricity (approximately one megawatt) at the Latchford Dam. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-07-23T13:59:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-investing-nearly-500000-in-the-agri-food-industry-of-northwestern-ontario.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a FedNor investment of $499,780 in the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) to support the development of the Food Enterprises Advancement and SME Transformation (FEAST) program.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-07-22T11:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/06/northern-ontario-communities-to-benefit-from-39-million-in-federal-infrastructure-dollars.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced $1 billion of the Build Communities Strong Fund, which will be delivered by Canada’s Regional Development Agencies.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-06-30T10:11:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/06/minister-hajdu-to-make-a-historic-infrastructure-announcement-to-build-northern-ontario-strong.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, will make a FedNor announcement to revitalize local infrastructure, empower communities, and unlock economic prosperity across Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-06-29T14:50:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/06/fednor-invests-4185028-to-accelerate-economic-business-and-tourism-growth-in-timmins-and-surrounding-areas.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,185,028 for nine projects in the Timmins area that will create jobs and opportunities, while helping local business scale up, modernize operations, commercialize new products and expand into new markets.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-06-29T10:01:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-42-million-to-support-jobs-growth-and-strong-economy-in-timmins-and-surrounding-areas.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,185,028 for nine initiatives that will accelerate economic, business and tourism growth in Timmins and surrounding areas.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-06-29T10:01:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-catalyzing-the-construction-of-the-port-of-marathon.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a $2,000,000 investment to help strengthen and restore the Port of Marathon.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-19T10:21:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/minister-hajdu-to-announce-fednor-support-for-marine-infrastructure-development-in-marathon.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North will make an announcement in support of economic development in Marathon and surrounding area.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-19T10:03:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-over-22-million-to-strengthen-north-bays-manufacturing-resilience-amid-shifting-market-conditions.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced a Government of Canada investment of $2,229,327 to help five North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. The announcement was be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-15T10:19:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/fednor-invests-over-22-million-to-help-businesses-in-north-bay-and-area-respond-adapt-and-compete-amid-shifting-market-conditions.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced a Government of Canada investment of $2,229,327 to help five North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. The announcement was be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-15T10:19:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-over-500000-in-support-of-economic-development-in-rainy-river-district.html

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a total FedNor investment of $558,139 in four economic development projects in the Fort Frances area. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-15T09:50:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/ps-rochefort-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-to-help-strengthen-north-bays-manufacturing-resilience.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will make a significant FedNor announcement to support a series of priority projects that will help North Bay and area businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-14T11:05:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/fednor-invests-over-16-million-to-boost-tourism-in-greater-sudbury-and-the-surrounding-regions.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,612,589 to help maximize the economic potential of Northeastern Ontario’s tourism industry. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-12T10:56:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-more-than-16-million-to-strengthen-and-grow-tourism-in-greater-sudbury-and-across-northern-ontario.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a total FedNor investment of $1,612,589 for six projects designed to help unlock the economic and tourism potential of Greater Sudbury and communities across the region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-12T10:56:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-investing-nearly-18-million-to-create-youth-employment-across-northern-ontario.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced a total FedNor investment of $1,783,100 aimed at supporting paid youth internships across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-11T15:13:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/ps-rochefort-to-announce-fednor-support-for-youth-learning-experience-and-economic-development-in-northern-ontario.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will make an important FedNor announcement to support meaningful, career-related work experiences that strengthen local capacity while connecting employers with the next generation of talent. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-11T09:19:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/05/mp-lapointe-to-make-a-fednor-announcement-to-help-maximize-the-social-and-economic-potential-of-northeastern-ontarios-tourism-industry.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will make a FedNor announcement to strengthen and grow tourism in Greater Sudbury and the surrounding regions. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-05-08T15:14:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-nearly-3-million-to-strengthen-greater-sudburys-manufacturing-resilience-amid-shifting-market-conditions.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a Government of Canada investment of $2,950,000 to help three Greater Sudbury businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. The announcement was be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-24T11:16:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/fednor-invests-close-to-3-million-to-help-greater-sudbury-businesses-respond-adapt-and-compete-amid-shifting-market-conditions.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a Government of Canada investment of $2,950,000 to help three Greater Sudbury businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. The announcement was be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-24T11:16:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/mp-lapointe-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-to-help-strengthen-greater-sudburys-manufacturing-resilience.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will make a significant FedNor announcement to support a series of priority projects that will help Greater Sudbury businesses respond to global trade pressures and build for the future. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-23T11:22:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-976650-to-help-more-northern-ontario-business-diversify-and-expand-into-the-defence-sector.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) announced a FedNor investment of $976,650 to help The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. (The Business Centre NPS) launch the Northern Ontario Defence Opportunities Project (NODOP). The announcement was be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-21T10:36:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-105000-to-create-youth-employment-and-accelerate-economic-growth-in-north-bay-and-surrounding-areas.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, today announced a FedNor investment of $105,000 to help two local organizations create paid youth internships positions so recent graduates can pursue their career paths and gain on-the-job experience in Nipissing-Timiskaming. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-09T11:00:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-25000-to-boost-tourism-activity-in-sudbury-and-surrounding-areas.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $25,000 to allow Curl Sudbury to host two national curling events in Greater Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-02T15:30:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-nearly-2-million-to-support-a-major-expansion-of-the-northern-ontario-school-of-medicine-university.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,968,386 so the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) can establish and expand training facilities in 87 municipalities and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-04-01T09:12:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/minister-hajdu-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-a-major-regional-expansion-of-the-northern-ontario-school-of-medicine-university.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, will announce a significant FedNor investment to support the next phase of NOSM University expansion across Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-31T13:58:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-15-million-so-lakehead-university-can-expand-create-new-programing-and-form-strategic-alliances.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, today announced a FedNor investment of $1.5 million to help establish the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP) at Lakehead University, one of Canada’s first veterinary programs designed for Northern and rural agricultural economies.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-31T09:33:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-2026-afmo-conference-to-drive-innovation-among-francophone-municipalities.html

The Government of Canada is investing in Francophone municipal leadership through targeted support for the 2026 AFMO Conference. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a $15,000 investment to help the Association française des municipalités de l’Ontario (AFMO) deliver this major event in Sudbury on March 25–26, 2026.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-24T11:51:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/fednor-invests-more-than-45-million-to-advance-ai-solutions-and-maximize-business-and-economic-opportunities-in-nipissing-timiskaming.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced a Government of Canada investment of $4,574,347 to support six strategic initiatives in Nipissing-Timiskaming. The funded projects will support Canada’s defence sector and accelerate AI adoption, innovation, job creation and business growth in North Bay and surrounding areas. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-19T11:34:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/fednor-invests-over-45-million-to-support-defence-ai-solutions-innovation-and-small-business-growth-in-nipissing-timiskaming.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) and Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, announced a Government of Canada investment of $4,574,347 to support six strategic initiatives in Nipissing-Timiskaming. The funded projects will support Canada’s defence sector and accelerate AI adoption, innovation, job creation and business growth in North Bay and surrounding areas. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-19T11:34:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-investing-in-mining-research-and-development-in-northern-ontario.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, announced an investment of $$440,948 in support of mining research and the expansion of mining efforts in Northern Ontario. The announcement was made at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 convention.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-04T09:44:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-strengthening-northern-ontarios-workforce.html

A FedNor investment of $959,500 will enable the Northern Policy Institute (NPI) to help communities attract and retain newcomers by improving access to data, strengthening local immigration initiatives, and promoting regional collaboration. Through this project, NPI will help collect population data and provide analysis to communities and provide advisory services to communities participating in immigration pilot programs such as the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), and Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). NPI will also develop a mobile app to support newcomers integrate into their new communities, and host in-person conferences to share best practices on population attraction and retention across communities. Finally, NPI will maintain population growth portals for the sub-regions of Northern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-03-04T09:05:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-472859-to-help-northern-ontario-businesses-diversify-into-the-defence-industry.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) announced a Government of Canada investment of $472,859 to enhance Northern Ontario’s participation in Canada’s defence sector. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-24T09:16:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-investing-in-aviation-in-northern-ontario-to-strengthen-regional-defence-sector.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, today announced a FedNor investment of $1,503,787 in support of aviation in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-20T11:54:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/ps-rochefort-to-announce-fednor-funding-to-help-businesses-capitalize-on-opportunities-in-the-defence-industry.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will make an important announcement to enhance Northern Ontario’s participation in Canada’s defence sector. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-20T11:43:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/minister-hajdu-to-announce-fednor-investment-in-aviation-industry-in-thunder-bay.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North will make announce support for Thunder Bay’s aviation industry and Northern Ontario’s participation in Canada’s defence sector.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-19T13:19:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-over-15-million-in-mining-facilities-and-innovation-in-northern-ontario.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury announced that FedNor is investing $1,560,000 to help NORCAT and LoopX advance two strategic initiatives designed to support innovation and growth in the mining sector, while creating good jobs. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-19T11:59:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/mp-lapointe-to-make-a-government-of-canada-announcement-in-support-of-mining-industry-development-and-innovation-in-greater-sudbury.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will announce a Government of Canada investment to support innovation and development in the mining industry of Greater Sudbury. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-18T15:00:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-over-75000-to-support-global-maple-syrup-conference-in-northern-ontario.html

FedNor funds will help enable Sault Ste. Marie to host the 2026 North American Maple Syrup Council conference this Autumn

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-02-16T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-invests-close-to-150000-to-create-youth-employment-and-accelerate-economic-development-in-greater-sudbury.html

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $149,364 to help three local organizations create paid youth internships positions so recent graduates can pursue their career paths and gain on-the-job experience in Greater Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-01-06T11:00:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-investing-over-200000-in-sault-ste-marie-deep-water-port-development.html

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, today announced a FedNor investment of $233,100 to support the development of a public access port in Sault Ste. Marie. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2026-01-06T10:49:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-announces-close-to-5-million-to-accelerate-community-business-and-economic-growth-in-temiskaming-shores-and-across-northern-on.html

Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced FedNor funding totalling $4,929,180 for six community and business growth initiatives that will benefit Temiskaming Shores and communities throughout Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2025-12-18T11:11:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2025/12/fednor-invests-4929180-to-support-economic-development-mining-manufacturing-and-business-growth-in-northern-ontario.html

Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,929,180 for six projects that will accelerate economic and business growth in Temiskaming Shores and communities across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2025-12-18T11:11:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fednor/news/2025/12/ps-rochefort-to-announce-fednor-support-for-community-business-and-economic-growth-in-temiskaming-shores-and-across-northern-ontario.html

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will announce Government of Canada support for a series of priority projects that will benefit communities and businesses in the Temiskaming Shores region and across Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor2025-12-17T11:30:50-05:00