Government of Canada announces close to $5 million to accelerate community, business and economic growth in Temiskaming Shores and across Northern Ontario
News release
FedNor funding to boost economic development and help business scale up, modernize operations and expand into new markets
December 18, 2025 - Temiskaming Shores, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor
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.
Through the FedNor’s core programs, these investments will help bring several important projects to life. One highlight is supporting the City of Temiskaming Shores as it sets up the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) pavilion at the 2026 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto (March 1-4) and the 2026 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) annual convention in Vancouver (May 3-6).
These two showcase events will help close to 150 businesses and organizations to increase sales and exports, access new markets and explore partnership opportunities.
In addition, the FedNor funding is also helping B & G Industrial Services and Mid North Recycling diversify, and expand their operations, while supporting Koch Grain Elevator plans to establish a shipping and receiving rail terminal to support the region’s agriculture industry.
The funding announced today also allowed the City of Temiskaming Shores hire a regional Economic Development Officer, and will ensure the South Temiskaming Community Futures Development Corporation can continue to provide business counseling and investment services to small and medium-sized businesses for five more years.
Together, these initiatives are driving broad economic growth across Temiskaming Shores and across Northern Ontario by strengthening communities and key sectors.
For a complete funding breakdown and project details, please see the associated backgrounder.
Quotes
“When our local businesses thrive, our communities thrive. Through FedNor, we’re empowering Northern Ontario entrepreneurs with the support they need to expand, hire, and build for tomorrow. This investment will help Temiskaming Shores and communities across Northern Ontario grow and protect good paying jobs.”
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister Responsible for FedNor
“Today’s announcement will help maximize the economic potential of communities and businesses in Nipissing-Timiskaming and beyond our borders. Through FedNor, the Government of Canada is working to future-proof Northern Ontario’s economy by investing in communities and businesses so they can adapt, diversify, access new markets and succeed long-term. Together we are building a more vibrant, sustainable economy that includes everyone.”
- Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development) and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming
“Today is an exciting day for economic development and business growth in Temiskaming Shores and communities throughout Northern Ontario. FedNor has a proud tradition of standing up for our region and this strong show of support is a concrete example of the positive results the Agency delivers in the form of jobs, growth and a strong economy.”
- Jeff Laferriere, Mayor of Temiskaming Shores
Quick facts
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The funds announced today are provided through a number of FedNor programs that support economic diversification and growth in Northern Ontario. These programs include:
- The Regional Growth Through Innovation Fund (REGI), which supports the growth of Northern Ontario businesses, their expansion into new markets, and their adoption of new technologies and processes.
- The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), through which FedNor invests in projects led by municipalities, First Nations, and other organizations and institutions that support community economic development, diversification, job creation and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario.
- The Community Futures Program (CFP), through which FedNor supports 24 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) located throughout Northern Ontario. These community-based, not-for-profit organizations are staffed by professionals and are each governed by local volunteer board of directors familiar with their communities' needs, concerns and future development priorities.
- The Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO), enables communities and First Nations to increase the number of community and/or regional economic development initiatives implemented, leading to increased business investment, job creation, and regional collaboration and partnerships.
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Contacts
Jennifer Kozelj
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor
jennifer.kozelj@labour-travail.gc.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
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