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Government of Canada announces $68.5 million in relief support for southern Ontario tourism sector

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Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a Government of Canada investment of $68.5 million to support Indigenous Tourism Ontario and 11 Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) in southern Ontario.


Backgrounder: FedDev Ontario investments enhance growth for rural southwestern Ontario businesses

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With world-class post-secondary institutions and urban technology firms, the manufacturing and industrial corridor along the 401 and a strong agricultural centre, southwestern Ontario is a diverse region, home to a variety of industries that support Canada’s economy. During this time of economic uncertainty, businesses in the region are innovating, adopting technology and increasing efficiency to take advantage of opportunities to come back strong, stay competitive and grow their workforces.


Backgrounder: FedDev Ontario supports health innovation in Kingston

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Today, Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario), announced a FedDev Ontario investment of $3 million for the City of Kingston, in partnership with Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, GreenCentre Canada, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Kingston Economic Development Corporation, to establish a health innovation ecosystem in the region and create 100 jobs.


Backgrounder: Federal Investments to boost Toronto’s Health Tech Sector

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October 9, 2020 – Toronto, OntarioToday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced a total FedDev Ontario investment of $13.4 million in four Toronto-based businesses and organizations to advance health innovation and create nearly 500 jobs.


FedDev Ontario supports regional tourism across southern Ontario

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Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced a total FedDev Ontario investment of $2 million to support the tourism industry across the region.


FedDev Ontario invests in Indigenous organizations and tourism in southern Ontario

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Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario), announced a total of $12.43 million for eight organizations that support Indigenous businesses and promote and celebrate Indigenous culture and traditions across southern Ontario.


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2025-12-23