FedDev Ontario Is Now Accepting Applications Under The Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream In southern Ontario #kawartha411 kawartha411.ca/2026/06/12/fe… via @kawartha411

Strong communities are built by the spaces that bring us together. Parks, trails, community centres, and shared spaces connect families, they bring friends together, and give Canadians a place to gather, stay active, and build connections. Applications are now open. Visit FedDev Ontario to learn more and apply for funding. 🇨🇦 Les communautés fortes se construisent grâce aux espaces qui nous rassemblent. Les parcs, les sentiers, les centres communautaires et les espaces partagés créent des liens entre les familles, réunissent les amis et offrent aux Canadiens un lieu où se retrouver, rester actifs et tisser des liens. Les demandes sont désormais ouvertes. Rendez-vous sur FedDev Ontario pour en savoir plus et présenter une demande de financement.

FedDev Ontario is now accepting applications under the Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream in southern Ontario @FedDevOntario ow.ly/YXei106zzCm

Les agences de développement régional du Canada, dont FedDev Ontario, mettent en œuvre le Fonds pour bâtir des collectivités fortes — volet des impacts locaux doté de 1 G$ sur quatre ans .

Canada’s regional development agencies, including FedDev Ontario, are delivering $1 billion over four years under the Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact Stream.

FedDev Ontario accepte maintenant les demandes dans le cadre du Volet des impacts locaux du Fonds pour bâtir des collectivités fortes dans le Sud de l’Ontario @FedDev_Ontario ow.ly/s5mk106zzCk

$16.5 Million in FedDev Ontario AI Funding for 13 Toronto Companies. Check out the list here: fundingcake.com/13-toronto-c…

Canada’s AI advantage will be built by helping Canadian innovators scale, adopt new technologies, and bring breakthrough ideas to market. Today at @MaRSDD, our government announced nearly $16.5 million through FedDev Ontario to support 13 businesses and organizations across the Greater Toronto Area that are accelerating AI adoption and helping bring new Canadian technologies to market faster. These investments will help strengthen Canada’s digital sovereignty, boost productivity, create good jobs, and ensure Canadians benefit from a strong and competitive AI economy for years to come. 🇨🇦 C'est en aidant les innovateurs canadiens à se développer, à adopter de nouvelles technologies et à commercialiser des idées révolutionnaires que le Canada consolidera son avantage en matière d'IA. Aujourd’hui, à MaRS, notre gouvernement a annoncé un investissement de près de 16,5 millions de dollars par l’intermédiaire de FedDev Ontario pour soutenir 13 entreprises et organisations de la région du Grand Toronto qui accélèrent l’adoption de l’IA et contribuent à commercialiser plus rapidement les nouvelles technologies canadiennes. Ces investissements contribueront à renforcer la souveraineté numérique du Canada, à stimuler la productivité, à créer des emplois de qualité et à garantir que les Canadiens bénéficient d’une économie de l’IA forte et compétitive pour les années à venir.

Proud to announce a $5 million investment at Ontario Tech University today. This FedDev announcement will expand the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) into a leading Canadian defence technology hub.  We are building on Ontario Tech’s strong leadership in innovation and technology! This investment will strengthen Canada’s defence capabilities, advance research in cutting-edge technologies, and support high-skilled job creation right here in Durham Region. Durham Region is at the forefront of Canada’s growing defence and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Great touring North American Steel (NAS) in Whitby and learning more about their work strengthening Canada’s steel industry. With a $3.5M FedDev Ontario investment, NAS is modernizing operations, supporting local jobs, and helping Build Canada Strong. Thank you to Stosh Fabricius and the NAS leadership team for the insightful discussion on strengthening Canada’s steel industry and building resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs.

Tariff response: 14 Windsor-Essex companies to share in $20 million in FedDev funding to upgrade and diversify bit.ly/4tFU3cm

At ENNOVA in Windsor, with @KayabagaArielle we saw firsthand how southwestern Ontario manufacturers are adapting, innovating and competing through global uncertainty. With support through FedDev Ontario and the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, we are helping local businesses protect jobs, strengthen supply chains and keep building here at home. Canadian workers. Canadian industry. Canadian resilience. 🇨🇦 Chez ENNOVA, à Windsor, nous avons pu constater directement comment les fabricants du sud-ouest de l’Ontario s’adaptent, innovent et restent compétitifs malgré l’incertitude mondiale. Grâce au soutien de FedDev Ontario et de l'Initiative régionale de réponse tarifaire, nous aidons les entreprises locales à préserver les emplois, à renforcer les chaînes d’approvisionnement et à continuer de produire ici, chez nous. Ouvriers canadiens. Industrie canadienne. Résilience canadienne.

Congratulations to the 14 #WindsorEssex companies receiving support through @FedDevOntario’s more than $20 million investment to help local businesses modernize operations, scale production, strengthen resiliency and drive innovation across our region. Thank you to Minister Evan Solomon and the entire FedDev Ontario team for their continued support of Windsor-Essex and for recognizing the importance of investing in our businesses and workforce. Invest WindsorEssex CEO Gordon Orr was also pleased to participate in a roundtable discussion with Minister Solomon, FedDev Ontario representatives, Mayor Drew Dilkens, the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce @WERCofC and regional industry leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing local companies and the types of supports needed to help businesses continue to innovate and compete globally. We are proud to support local companies as they continue to grow, create jobs and strengthen the competitiveness of our regional economy. MEDIA RELEASE: hubs.ly/Q04gHpBZ0 @CityWindsorON| @EssexCountyON

Financial help for tariffed industries is on the way! Today Industry Minister Melanie Joly and AI (& FEDDEV) Minister Evan Solomon announced a new $1B Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) program and $500M in additional funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative 1/