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Government of Canada invests in 10 businesses to help them grow

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.

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Ten businesses across southern Ontario receive Government of Canada support to foster growth and develop new products

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.

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Investing to Make Canada a Global Critical Minerals Superpower

On March 3, 2025, at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced 32 projects representing a total investment up to $50 million to support the development of Canada’s critical mineral value chains to create good jobs, support economic opportunities, bolster our energy security by reducing reliance on authoritarian governments and contribute to a resilient and secure future.

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Transport Canada announces funding for Indigenous communities to purchase marine equipment and advance training opportunities in British Columbia

Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced funding of $2.3 million to improve vessel safety for 12 Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety through the MSET Initiative. The Ucluelet First Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe (Maa-nulth), Snuneymuxw First Nation, Ditidaht First Nation, Halalt First Nation, and Toquaht Nation (Maa-nulth) are among the communities receiving funding to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members.

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Inaugural Board of Directors for the National Council for Reconciliation named

In a historic step forward, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Transitional Committee for the National Council for Reconciliation Edith Cloutier, Mitch Case, and Mike DeGagne announced the selection of the Council’s inaugural Board of Directors.

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Government of Canada announces funding for Indigenous communities to purchase marine equipment and advance training opportunities in British Columbia

Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Equipment and Training (MSET) Initiative provides funding to Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project marine shipping route to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members. It is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to listen, engage, and work with Indigenous communities to respond to marine safety concerns.

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Government extending support for mineral exploration in Canada

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, that the federal government proposes to extend the 15 per cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional two years, until March 31, 2027.