Canada is the world’s largest supplier of pulses, with the Canadian pulse industry accounting for $3.4B in exports to 126 countries in 2017. Canada’s most commonly grown pulses are lentils, rowing peas, chickpeas, beans, and faba beans. To support pulse farmers and exporting opportunities, the federal government is continuing to invest in the growth of…
Canada is devoted to supporting its colleges and universities to develop skilled workers, act as engines of discovery, and collaborate with Canadian companies to increase global competitiveness. Four Canadian colleges and universities have received federal government funding in efforts to renew and update state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and modern learning spaces that are critical for skills…
The Government of Canada has awarded the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) with Canadian government grants. The investment will be used to develop grading standards to ensure Canadian hemp products are known globally for their high quality. This will allow the Canadian hemp industry to become more competitive, pursue new market opportunities, and create sustainable…
Casa Bonita Foods Inc. is an Ontario-based food processor making authentic Mexican tortillas and tortilla chips with fresh, local ingredients. Their products are served at restaurants in Toronto and sold at Sobeys grocery stores across Canada. The company has recently received Ontario government funding to purchase new equipment, incorporate more Ontario ingredients, and introduce a…
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is a non-profit, faith-based organization working towards universal access to safe, decent, affordable housing, as well as breaking the cycle of poverty. The organization has recently received Ontario government grants to reinstate a furniture bank which helps those in need furnish their homes. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing Habitat for…
Two companies within the forest industry have recently received northern Ontario government funding for their business expansion projects. Manitou Forest Products and Henry’s Trucking will move forward with projects to support the local industry and create 10 jobs for the town of Emo, Ontario. A combined total of $1,376,157 in grants for forestry equipment has…
Earlier this year, Celebrate Ontario 2018 announced over $20M in government funding for tourism initiatives to 328 festivals and events. This was the largest number of festivals and events supported in the history of the program. The municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario is hosting one of these awarded festivals, and received tourism grants for the International…
Nano One Materials, based out of Vancouver, is a Canadian technology company with an industrial process for producing low cost high performance battery materials and a wide range of other advanced nanostructured composites. The company has recently received grants for automotive technology for their process to improve the durability of lithium ion batteries. Nano One…
As climate changes are continuing to occur throughout many regions of Canada, municipalities are developing and implementing innovative green solutions. This is to ensure communities are safe, healthy, and sustainable places for residents to live. To expand these efforts for environmentally friendly solutions, communities across Canada have recently received government support for climate change resiliency,…
Lumiant Corporation, headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, is a market-driven materials science company working to discover, develop, and produce advanced materials for revolutionary products. The company is serving the transportation, defence, and industrial machinery markets, meeting the industries’ needs for products that require mobility, speed, durability, energy efficiency, and lightweight materials. Through a successful application…