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With rising operational costs, labour shortages and an unpredictable trade environment, business owners across Eastern Ontario are seeking clear policy commitments as the country heads

Feds invest $3.4M to support the life sciences sector in the Kingston area
Life sciences companies in the Kingston area got a funding boost from the federal government yesterday. The Kingston Economic Development Corp. received $3.4 million from

Feds provide $130K to support this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival
The cash-strapped Canadian Tulip Festival has received $130,000 in one-time funding from the federal government.

Feds sprinkle millions of dollars throughout Eastern Ontario to support manufacturing
Three companies in Eastern Ontario have received almost $12 million to expand their production capabilities as part of a $16.5-million package.

Fed funding bolsters tourism infrastructure in several Eastern Ontario counties
From Kingston to Carleton Place and from Perth to Smiths Falls, 37 tourism-related projects have received almost $10 million in funding from the federal government.

Feds chip in $7M to drive new research at Ottawa’s autonomous vehicle test track
Facility will feature state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging technology, the latest in 3D printing equipment and drones that can set up 5G networks.

Ottawa Tourism, Algonquin College join forces to boost Indigenous-owned enterprises
A new 10-week training program is aimed at helping Indigenous entrepreneurs bring their tourism business ideas to life.

Kanata’s Lytica, Solace and You.i TV land millions in FedDev funding
The Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario is providing loans worth a total of $11.2 million to the three Kanata-based tech companies.

Invest Ottawa spearheads bid to help main street businesses go digital
“Digital experts” and up to 350 students will work with small businesses in the hospitality, retail, trades and services sectors.
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