Workforce & Skills
The Ontario government is investing close to $8M through Round 6 of its Skills Development Fund Training Stream, partnering with organizations to deliver training and workforce-development programs, including across the North.
More provincial upskilling money — check SDF eligibility before your next hiring or retraining push.
Automation & Technology Adoption
TERAGO and Ericsson launched an enterprise private 5G network at McMaster University's Manufacturing Research Institute in Hamilton, giving the facility dedicated industrial wireless for connected-manufacturing research.
Private 5G is moving from pilot to installed base — a template for high-density shop-floor connectivity.
Supply Chain & Reshoring
Algoma Steel reached agreements to supply steel for land vehicles with Hanwha — deals meant to support industries hit by U.S. tariffs. They are contingent on Hanwha winning Canada's contract to supply up to 12 navy submarines.
Defence procurement is becoming a demand backstop for Ontario steel against tariff exposure.
Plants, Investment & M&A
The federal government is investing $100M in a $440M Rio Tinto project to design and build a demonstration plant for ELYSIS zero-carbon aluminum smelting in Jonquiere, Quebec, per Industry Minister Melanie Joly.
Federal capital is concentrating in low-carbon metals — a signal for where industrial-decarb funding flows.
Funding & Grants
BetaKit's guide to SR&ED, Canada's largest R&D tax credit, stresses that a successful claim comes down to producing a clear, contemporaneous record of the work performed.
If you do process or product R&D, tighten time/work records now — documentation is what wins SR&ED.
Policy, Trade & Economy
A Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters report calls for a more coordinated response to illicit trade, arguing it would restore fair competition, protect government revenue, support investment, and strengthen Canada as a reliable trading partner.
Industry is lobbying on illicit trade — relevant if counterfeit or grey-market goods undercut your category.
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