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Funding announcedOct 13, 2026 · Government of Canada

Government of Canada expands support to adopt and commercialize artificial intelligence

Federal government added $500M over five years to the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, bringing total funding to $700M. Program supports AI adoption by SMEs and commercialization of Canadian-made AI solutions.

Funding announcedOct 12, 2026 · Ground News

NWO Innovation Centre receives provincial funding for Boreal Springboard project

Funding announcedOct 12, 2026 · Hortiducity Daily

Vegetable cold storage facilities will grow food self-sufficiency

Funding announcedOct 9, 2026 · Government of Canada

Minister Valdez to announce direct support for women entrepreneurs

Related program:Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Funding announcedOct 9, 2026 · Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Ontario Investing More Than $1.3 Million to Protect Jobs and Communities in Algoma-Manitoulin

Ontario is providing $1,313,430 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to support five economic development projects in the Algoma-Manitoulin region that improve infrastructure and support business expansion.
Funding announcedOct 9, 2026 · Prairies Economic Development Canada

Ottawa invests more than $11.2 million in eight Saskatchewan projects to boost growth and trade resilience

Government of Canada is providing $11.2 million to eight Saskatchewan businesses through the Business Scale-up and Productivity Program ($7.6M) and Regional Tariff Response Initiative ($3.6M) to expand production, improve productivity and reach new markets.Related programs:Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provincesRegional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Funding announcedOct 8, 2026 · Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Ontario Investing More Than $6.1 Million to Protect Northern Ontario's Agriculture Sector

Ontario is investing $6.1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to support 14 agricultural projects across northern Ontario to help farmers expand operations and improve productivity.
Funding announcedOct 7, 2026 · Government of Canada - Department of National Defence

PrairiesCan investments in defence-related projects strengthen Alberta economy and support military readiness

Prairies Economic Development Canada announced $8.4 million in defence investments across Alberta through Regional Defence, Innovation Ecosystems and Tariff Response initiatives.Related program:Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
DeadlineOct 7, 2026 · GovMoney

FCC Agri-food Project Finance: expression of interest due November 13

Farm Credit Canada opened a $1 billion agri-food project financing initiative; expression of interest window closes November 13, 2026; provides $10–250 million per project.
New programOct 6, 2026 · Mirage News

Canada invests in resilient, affordable food distribution

Canada announced the Food-Link Fund, a $1 billion initiative to strengthen food distribution infrastructure and improve access to affordable, locally-produced food nationwide.Related program:Food Hub Program
New programOct 6, 2026 · Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

OVIN Launches Funding for Defence, Dual-Use and Space Technologies

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network expanded its R&D Partnership Fund to support Ontario companies adapting and commercializing advanced mobility technologies for defence, public safety and space applications.
New programOct 6, 2026 · American Express Canada

American Express and IDA Foundation launch Backing International Small Restaurants grants, open through November 16

American Express and IDA Foundation are awarding over $2 million CAD in grants to independent restaurants across nine countries, including Canada. Montreal and Toronto restaurants are eligible.
Funding announcedOct 6, 2026 · Canadian Business News

Ottawa commits $20M to support Northern Ontario businesses

FedNor announced $20 million for 22 projects across Northern Ontario to support business expansion and create over 1,200 jobs.
DeadlineOct 5, 2026 · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Food-Link Fund: Food Hub Program opens for applications October 14 to December 11, 2026

The Food Hub Program, part of the $1 billion Food-Link Fund, opens for applications October 14 to December 11, 2026. It supports regional infrastructure and logistics to connect producers to markets, with up to $25 million per organization.Related program:Food Hub Program
Funding announcedOct 1, 2026 · CBC News

Ottawa provides $6.9M to 17 P.E.I. businesses and organizations affected by U.S. tariffs

The federal government provided over $6.9 million to 17 P.E.I. businesses and organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to respond to U.S. tariff impacts.
Policy & budgetSep 30, 2026 · HR Reporter

Ontario expands tariff relief loans to more employers

Ontario expanded eligibility for its Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) to employers hit by U.S. bans on alcohol, dairy and motorcycles, allowing them to seek non-repayable tariff relief loans.Related program:Protect Ontario Financing Program
Funding announcedSep 27, 2026 · Ontario Chronicle

Ontario Invests $49 Million to Support Small Businesses

Ontario announced $49 million over three years to strengthen support services for entrepreneurs and small business owners through the Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres network.