<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Hon. Ruby Sahota</title><subtitle>Canada News Centre</subtitle><updated>2026-09-08T10:33:58-04:00</updated><link href="http://localhost:8181/io-server/gc/news/en/v2?minister=honrubysahota&amp;sort=publishedDate&amp;orderBy=desc&amp;publishedDate%3E=2021-10-25&amp;pick=100&amp;format=atom&amp;atomtitle=Hon.%20Ruby%20Sahota" rel="self"/><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/news.html</id><logo>https://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svg</logo><entry><title>The Government of Canada extends federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels for Canadians</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html</id><summary type="html">The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-09-08T10:33:58-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html"/></entry><entry><title>Secretary of State Sahota highlights launch of National Food Security Strategy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/secretary-of-state-sahota-highlights-launch-of-national-food-security-strategy.html</id><summary type="html">Backed by more than $3 billion in investments over 10 years, this strategy will drive productivity and innovation, support independent grocers, and create greater competition across Canada’s food system to help lower prices for Canadians.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-06-29T08:59:55-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/secretary-of-state-sahota-highlights-launch-of-national-food-security-strategy.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree to announce funding to support efforts in preventing gun and gang violence</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-funding-to-support-efforts-in-preventing-gun-and-gang-violence.html</id><summary type="html">Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), and Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto, for an announcement about the Government of Canada’s efforts to keep Canadian communities safe. They will be joined by other federal and municipal representatives.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-03-30T15:35:23-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-funding-to-support-efforts-in-preventing-gun-and-gang-violence.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada introduces new tools for law enforcement to investigate threats and keep Canadians safe</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/canada-introduces-new-tools-for-law-enforcement-to-investigate-threats-and-keep-canadians-safe0.html</id><summary type="html">From street crime to national security threats, criminal activity is increasingly being enabled by digital, globalized, and sophisticated crime networks. To keep Canadians safe, Canada’s new government is strengthening the Criminal Code and giving law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) the tools they need to disrupt crime, investigate serious threats, and protect communities. </summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-13T10:45:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/canada-introduces-new-tools-for-law-enforcement-to-investigate-threats-and-keep-canadians-safe0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Secretary of State Sahota to highlight new tools to help law enforcement investigate threats and keep Canadians safe</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-sahota-to-highlight-new-tools-to-help-law-enforcement-investigate-threats-and-keep-canadians-safe.html</id><summary type="html">Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, along with Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, and Town of Caledon Officials for a press conference on Canada’s efforts to support law enforcement agencies and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) with new tools to investigate serious threats, disrupt organized crime, and protect our communities. </summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-03-12T19:39:22-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-sahota-to-highlight-new-tools-to-help-law-enforcement-investigate-threats-and-keep-canadians-safe.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government announces new measures to help protect Canadians and businesses against extortion</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/02/government-announces-new-measures-to-help-protect-canadians-and-businesses-against-extortion.html</id><summary type="html">For too many Canadian individuals and businesses, extortion is a reality of everyday life – one that brings fear, intimidation and harm to communities and families alike and that undermines Canadians’ sense of safety.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-20T11:38:14-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/02/government-announces-new-measures-to-help-protect-canadians-and-businesses-against-extortion.html"/></entry><entry><title>Secretary of State Sahota in Winnipeg to highlight measures on combatting extortion</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/02/secretary-of-state-sahota-in-winnipeg-to-highlight-measures-on-combatting-extortion.html</id><summary type="html">Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, along with the Honourable Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, and the Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, who will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to support the ongoing efforts to combat criminal extortion activities that harm Canadian individuals, businesses, and communities.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-19T14:55:31-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/02/secretary-of-state-sahota-in-winnipeg-to-highlight-measures-on-combatting-extortion.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Sidhu highlights plan to transform Canada’s auto industry in Brampton</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-sidhu-highlights-plan-to-transform-canadas-auto-industry-in-brampton.html</id><summary type="html">Today in Brampton, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, highlighted how Canada’s new auto strategy will strengthen domestic manufacturing, protect workers, and help Canadian auto companies compete and grow in global markets...</summary><author><name>Global Affairs Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-06T21:41:28-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/02/minister-sidhu-highlights-plan-to-transform-canadas-auto-industry-in-brampton.html"/></entry><entry><title>Summit Brings Federal, Provincial and Local Leaders Together to Combat Extortion in Peel Region</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/summit-brings-federal-provincial-and-local-leaders-together-to-combat-extortion-in-peel-region.html</id><summary type="html">Criminal networks use extortion to fund and exert control over illegal markets such as drug trafficking, auto theft, and firearms smuggling. These groups often use intimidation tactics through social media, and threats can turn violent – fueling gang activity and undermining public safety. </summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-01-13T13:43:50-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/summit-brings-federal-provincial-and-local-leaders-together-to-combat-extortion-in-peel-region.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree and Secretary of State Sahota to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/minister-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-to-address-the-growing-threat-of-extortion-targeting-individuals-and-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for a morning media opportunity and media availability following the summit on combatting extortion targeting individuals and businesses.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-01-12T14:32:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/minister-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-to-address-the-growing-threat-of-extortion-targeting-individuals-and-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Trilateral Summit Brings Leaders Together to Combat Extortion and Organized Crime</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/trilateral-summit-brings-leaders-together-to-combat-extortion-and-organized-crime.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia are taking decisive steps to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses in our communities. These crimes —  often carried out using threats and intimidation through social media — can escalate to violence and are frequently linked to organized crime.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-28T16:04:28-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/trilateral-summit-brings-leaders-together-to-combat-extortion-and-organized-crime.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree and Secretary of State Sahota to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/minister-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-to-address-the-growing-threat-of-extortion-targeting-individuals-and-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for an announcement on new funding to support victims of crime. They will be joined by provincial and municipal leaders, and law enforcement officials.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-27T18:02:33-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/minister-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-to-address-the-growing-threat-of-extortion-targeting-individuals-and-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada targets auto theft and organized crime with stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing laws</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/canada-targets-auto-theft-and-organized-crime-with-stricter-bail-laws-and-tougher-sentencing-laws.html</id><summary type="html">Canada’s new government has introduced sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending, to support the front lines, and to invest in long-term prevention.</summary><author><name>Department of Justice Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-24T10:28:22-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/canada-targets-auto-theft-and-organized-crime-with-stricter-bail-laws-and-tougher-sentencing-laws.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces $36 million in funding to counter radicalization to violence</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-announces-36-million-in-funding-to-counter-radicalization-to-violence.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, announced a federal investment of $36,912,380 through the Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which supports partnerships and innovation in preventing violent extremism in Canada.</summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-20T11:12:07-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-announces-36-million-in-funding-to-counter-radicalization-to-violence.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces more than $36 million for projects to help counter violent extremism</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-announces-more-than-36-million-for-projects-to-help-counter-violent-extremism.html</id><summary type="html">On October 20, 2025 (TBC), the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State  for Combatting Crime, announced a federal investment of $36,912,380 to 19 organizations to help enhance Canada’s capacity to prevent and counter radicalization to violence. </summary><author><name>Public Safety Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-20T11:11:56-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-announces-more-than-36-million-for-projects-to-help-counter-violent-extremism.html"/></entry><entry><title>Joint Statement by Ministers Fraser, Anandasangaree, and Secretary of State Sahota following the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Public Safety</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/joint-statement-by-ministers-fraser-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-following-the-federal-provincial-territorial-meeting-of-ministers-.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety Canada, and Ruby Sahota, the Honourable Secretary of State for Combatting Crime today issued the following statement:</summary><author><name>Department of Justice Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-10-17T15:45:40-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/joint-statement-by-ministers-fraser-anandasangaree-and-secretary-of-state-sahota-following-the-federal-provincial-territorial-meeting-of-ministers-.html"/></entry><entry><title>Festivals in Hamilton grow and expand into new regions with Government of Canada investment through Tourism Growth Program</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/festivals-in-hamilton-grow-and-expand-into-new-regions-with-government-of-canada-investment-through-tourism-growth-program.html</id><summary type="html">Three festivals expand and enhance to fuel growth in local Hamilton and surrounding area economy </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-07T10:30:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/festivals-in-hamilton-grow-and-expand-into-new-regions-with-government-of-canada-investment-through-tourism-growth-program.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports scale up and growth of Thorold business</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-scale-up-and-growth-of-thorold-business.html</id><summary type="html">Local business receives funding to enhance operations and boost environmentally-friendly practices</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-06T15:19:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-scale-up-and-growth-of-thorold-business.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports tourism growth projects in Hamilton</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-tourism-growth-projects-in-hamilton.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of festivals and events in Hamilton.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-06T10:15:25-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-tourism-growth-projects-in-hamilton.html"/></entry><entry><title>Nine manufacturers in southern Ontario scale up and advance green solutions with Government of Canada investment</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/nine-manufacturers-in-southern-ontario-scale-up-and-advance-green-solutions-with-government-of-canada-investment.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $19 million combined repayable investment to support nine companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-05T13:30:53-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/nine-manufacturers-in-southern-ontario-scale-up-and-advance-green-solutions-with-government-of-canada-investment.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada invests in manufacturers as they scale up and advance green solutions</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-manufacturers-as-they-scale-up-and-advance-green-solutions.html</id><summary type="html">Nine manufacturers expand capabilities to produce and/or adopt environmentally friendly technologies for a sustainable future</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-05T13:30:45-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-manufacturers-as-they-scale-up-and-advance-green-solutions.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports seven Eastern Ontario businesses to scale up and grow</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-seven-eastern-ontario-businesses-to-scale-up-and-grow.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of nearly $5.9 million to support seven businesses across Eastern Ontario to support their growth and competitiveness. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-05T12:35:32-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-seven-eastern-ontario-businesses-to-scale-up-and-grow.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports seven Eastern Ontario businesses to scale up and grow</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-seven-eastern-ontario-businesses-to-scale-up-and-grow0.html</id><summary type="html">FedDev Ontario investment will help local businesses as they enhance their manufacturing capabilities</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-05T12:35:26-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-seven-eastern-ontario-businesses-to-scale-up-and-grow0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to support scale up of Niagara region business</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-support-scale-up-of-niagara-region-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement to support scale up of Niagara region’s business.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-05T10:36:09-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-support-scale-up-of-niagara-region-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>AI and tech businesses in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area receive Government of Canada investments to scale, bring new products to market</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/ai-and-tech-businesses-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area-receive-government-of-canada-investments-to-scale-bring-new-products-to-market.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, announced a combined investment of over $25 million to support 18 Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area artificial intelligence (AI) and tech businesses to scale up and commercialize new products and services.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-04T13:33:12-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/ai-and-tech-businesses-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area-receive-government-of-canada-investments-to-scale-bring-new-products-to-market.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investments support AI and tech businesses in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investments-support-ai-and-tech-businesses-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area.html</id><summary type="html">Eighteen GTHA region businesses to scale up products and services to support growth </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-04T13:33:07-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investments-support-ai-and-tech-businesses-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area.html"/></entry><entry><title>Southern Ontario agri-food businesses to scale up with Government of Canada support</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/southern-ontario-agri-food-businesses-to-scale-up-with-government-of-canada-support.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Oakville, announced an investment of over $12 million to support businesses in southern Ontario’s agri-food sector to scale up, drive innovation, and increase production.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-04T11:14:41-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/southern-ontario-agri-food-businesses-to-scale-up-with-government-of-canada-support.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investment helps southern Ontario’s agri-food companies scale</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investment-helps-southern-ontarios-agri-food-companies-scale.html</id><summary type="html">Businesses will grow with support from an over $12-million investment in agri-food sector</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-04T11:14:30-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investment-helps-southern-ontarios-agri-food-companies-scale.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for Eastern Ontario businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-eastern-ontario-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of businesses in Eastern Ontario’s tech and manufacturing sectors</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-04T11:00:03-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-eastern-ontario-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for green manufacturers</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-green-manufacturers.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of manufacturers scaling up and advancing green solutions.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-04T10:00:18-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-green-manufacturers.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada invests in 10 businesses to help them grow</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-10-businesses-to-help-them-grow.html</id><summary type="html">Southern Ontario is a key engine of the Canadian economy, fueled by its world-leading strengths in sectors such as finance, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, life sciences, technologies, and more. The region is critical to the country’s growth, as it represents over a third of Canada's growing population and generates nearly 40 percent of Canada's GDP. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-03T13:52:04-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-10-businesses-to-help-them-grow.html"/></entry><entry><title>Ten businesses across southern Ontario receive Government of Canada support to foster growth and develop new products</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/ten-businesses-across-southern-ontario-receive-government-of-canada-support-to-foster-growth-and-develop-new-products.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced a combined investment of over $24 million to support the growth of 10 southern Ontario businesses. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-03T13:51:45-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/ten-businesses-across-southern-ontario-receive-government-of-canada-support-to-foster-growth-and-develop-new-products.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investment boosts tourism across southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investment-boosts-tourism-across-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Over $2.3 million for over 20 projects fuels growth in tourism and local economies</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-03T11:26:48-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investment-boosts-tourism-across-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Southern Ontario tourism experiences expand and grow</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/southern-ontario-tourism-experiences-expand-and-grow.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $2.3 million through the Tourism Growth Program for 23 organizations enhancing tourism offerings in southern Ontario.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-03T11:26:43-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/southern-ontario-tourism-experiences-expand-and-grow.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for AI and tech sectors in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-ai-and-tech-sectors-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, will make an important announcement in support of the AI and tech sectors in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.   </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-03T11:17:46-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-ai-and-tech-sectors-in-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investments to support Ottawa region AI and tech businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investments-to-support-ottawa-region-ai-and-tech-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">Six Ottawa region tech and AI businesses to scale up products and services</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-03T10:30:11-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-investments-to-support-ottawa-region-ai-and-tech-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports southern Ontario Agri-Food companies</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-southern-ontario-agri-food-companies.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will announce support for southern Ontario agri-food companies.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-03T10:00:01-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-supports-southern-ontario-agri-food-companies.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for tourism across southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-tourism-across-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of tourism growth across southern Ontario.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-28T11:24:02-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-tourism-across-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to support southern Ontario businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-support-southern-ontario-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, along with Arielle Kayabaga, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for London West and Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, will make an important announcement in support of southern Ontario businesses and the regional economy. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-28T11:00:32-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-support-southern-ontario-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada invests in building more homes across southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-building-more-homes-across-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The homebuilding and construction sectors are crucial to addressing the need for housing and increasing the number of homes available in southern Ontario. The Government of Canada is investing in local manufacturers who are coming up with Canadian-led solutions to build more homes faster. These efforts help us respond more quickly to housing demands, build homes more efficiently, and make sure Canadians have access to affordable housing. These efforts are closely aligned with the goals of Canada’s Housing Plan, a historic plan to ensure all Canadians have access to housing.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-20T12:32:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-building-more-homes-across-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Ten innovative homebuilding and construction manufacturers in southern Ontario scale up with Government of Canada investment</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/ten-innovative-homebuilding-and-construction-manufacturers-in-southern-ontario-scale-up-with-government-of-canada-investment.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of nearly $19 million for 10 manufacturers in the homebuilding and construction sectors to expand production capabilities and adopt new equipment.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-02-20T12:31:16-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/ten-innovative-homebuilding-and-construction-manufacturers-in-southern-ontario-scale-up-with-government-of-canada-investment.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports businesses in eastern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-supports-businesses-in-eastern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Eastern Ontario is a leader in research and development, fueling innovation across industries. As a key part of Canada’s economic success, the Government of Canada is investing in the life sciences sector and the organizations that support them as well as our local businesses in regions across the country to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed now and in the future.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-19T11:30:01-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-supports-businesses-in-eastern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for homebuilding and construction sectors</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-homebuilding-and-construction-sectors.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of the homebuilding and construction sectors in southern Ontario.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-19T10:50:07-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-homebuilding-and-construction-sectors.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to support businesses and expansion of life sciences sector in eastern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-support-businesses-and-expansion-of-life-sciences-sector-in-eastern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support for businesses and the life sciences sector in eastern Ontario. Minister Sahota will be joined by Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-18T10:00:01-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-support-businesses-and-expansion-of-life-sciences-sector-in-eastern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada invests in southern Ontario’s life sciences sector</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-southern-ontarios-life-sciences-sector.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $16 million to help six life sciences organizations as they develop and expand their manufacturing capabilities, commercialize new products, and create new programming to scale life sciences SMEs across southern Ontario. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-02-14T14:15:28-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-southern-ontarios-life-sciences-sector.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada invests in southern Ontario’s life sciences sector</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-southern-ontarios-life-sciences-sector0.html</id><summary type="html">Six life sciences organizations expand manufacturing capabilities and commercialize innovations</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-14T14:15:18-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-southern-ontarios-life-sciences-sector0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports electric vehicle supply chain growth</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-supports-electric-vehicle-supply-chain-growth.html</id><summary type="html">Southern Ontario is a leader in the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector and is home to world-class manufacturers driving innovation across the supply chain. These businesses are developing cutting-edge,  technologies and solidifying Canada’s leadership on the world stage in the EV market.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-14T13:24:45-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-supports-electric-vehicle-supply-chain-growth.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to support scale-up and growth of manufacturers in the EV sector</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-support-scale-up-and-growth-of-manufacturers-in-the-ev-sector.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced a combined investment of over $10 million for seven manufacturers to enhance products to support the growing EV sector.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-02-14T13:19:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-support-scale-up-and-growth-of-manufacturers-in-the-ev-sector.html"/></entry><entry><title>Waterloo Region organizations to support local businesses and entrepreneurs to boost Canadian solutions in clean technology and advanced manufacturing</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/waterloo-region-organizations-to-support-local-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-to-boost-canadian-solutions-in-clean-technology-and-advanced-manufacturing.html</id><summary type="html">Government of Canada investing nearly $9 million to support over 130 businesses in the region</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-12T14:15:31-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/waterloo-region-organizations-to-support-local-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-to-boost-canadian-solutions-in-clean-technology-and-advanced-manufacturing.html"/></entry><entry><title>Seven Waterloo region businesses to scale and grow with support from the Government of Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/seven-waterloo-region-businesses-to-scale-and-grow-with-support-from-the-government-of-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of over $9 million to support seven Waterloo region companies to grow and scale.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-02-12T11:22:39-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/seven-waterloo-region-businesses-to-scale-and-grow-with-support-from-the-government-of-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports Waterloo Region businesses to scale-up and grow</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-supports-waterloo-region-businesses-to-scale-up-and-grow.html</id><summary type="html">Waterloo Region is home to a vibrant innovation ecosystem, comprised of world-leading manufacturing, tech and AI companies. The Government of Canada is dedicated to driving growth in regions like Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, supporting companies and entrepreneurs as they develop and launch cutting-edge, Canadian-made technologies. This commitment fuels innovation, accelerates job creation, and strengthens our economy for the benefit of all Canadians.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-12T11:21:40-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-supports-waterloo-region-businesses-to-scale-up-and-grow.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investment to support local businesses and entrepreneurs in clean technology and advanced manufacturing</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-local-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-clean-technology-and-advanced-manufacturing.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in Waterloo to support local businesses and entrepreneurs in clean technology and advanced manufacturing.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-11T10:30:14-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-local-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-clean-technology-and-advanced-manufacturing.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for scale-up and growth of Waterloo Region businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-scale-up-and-growth-of-waterloo-region-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support scale-up of Waterloo Region tech and manufacturing businesses.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-11T10:05:12-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-scale-up-and-growth-of-waterloo-region-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Statement from Minister Sahota and Minister McGuinty on the Final Report from the Commissioner for the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/01/statement-from-minister-sahota-and-minister-mcguinty-on-the-final-report-from-the-commissioner-for-the-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference-in-.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement: "We extend our gratitude to Commissioner Hogue and her team for their work in producing the Commission’s Final Report. </summary><author><name>Democratic Institutions</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-01-28T12:10:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/01/statement-from-minister-sahota-and-minister-mcguinty-on-the-final-report-from-the-commissioner-for-the-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference-in-.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports women-led organizations in southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-women-led-organizations-in-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Women entrepreneurs in Canada are strong contributors to the economy, and yet they often face unique challenges when starting and growing their businesses. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring opportunities for all Canadians, and helping women business owners succeed to strengthen the economy and create good jobs.  </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-01-22T11:42:22-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-women-led-organizations-in-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports women-led organizations in southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-women-led-organizations-in-southern-ontario0.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, announced a combined investment of nearly $4.2 million to support five women-led organizations to scale-up, modernize their ventures, and grow. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-01-22T11:41:04-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-women-led-organizations-in-southern-ontario0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investment to support women-led organizations in southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-women-led-organizations-in-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement to support women-led organizations in southern Ontario.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-01-21T10:07:22-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-women-led-organizations-in-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>New Centre for Housing Innovation to be established with Government of Canada support</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/new-centre-for-housing-innovation-to-be-established-with-government-of-canada-support.html</id><summary type="html">Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ receives over $3.5 million to drive innovation in housing sector </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-01-16T13:54:40-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/new-centre-for-housing-innovation-to-be-established-with-government-of-canada-support.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada investment to support innovation in southern Ontario’s housing sector</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-innovation-in-southern-ontarios-housing-sector.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement to support innovation in southern Ontario’s housing sector.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-01-15T10:00:04-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-investment-to-support-innovation-in-southern-ontarios-housing-sector.html"/></entry><entry><title>Tourism organizations in southern Ontario offer enhanced experiences</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/tourism-organizations-in-southern-ontario-offer-enhanced-experiences.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh, announced a combined investment of over $1.4 million through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for 10 organizations enhancing tourism offerings in southern Ontario.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-01-15T09:18:05-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/tourism-organizations-in-southern-ontario-offer-enhanced-experiences.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports enhanced tourism experiences across southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-enhanced-tourism-experiences-across-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Southern Ontario offers unique organizations and attractions that showcase our country's history, geography, culture and experiences that bring people into our communities to see all that Canada has to offer. </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-01-15T09:15:16-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-enhanced-tourism-experiences-across-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada supports local, family-owned business growth</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-local-family-owned-business-growth.html</id><summary type="html">FedDev Ontario invests $1 million in Cedar Valley Selections Inc. to support its expansion</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-01-14T14:15:53-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-local-family-owned-business-growth.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for the tourism sector across southern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-the-tourism-sector-across-southern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, will make an important announcement in support of southern Ontario’s tourism sector.  </summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-01-14T09:23:07-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-the-tourism-sector-across-southern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce support for food manufacturing facility in Windsor</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-food-manufacturing-facility-in-windsor.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of a local food manufacturer. Minister Sahota will be joined by Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh.</summary><author><name>Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-01-13T10:37:10-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-food-manufacturing-facility-in-windsor.html"/></entry></feed>