Federal government to invest $6 million in Southern Ontario steel industry, including Peterborough-area producers

MP Emma Harrison at an October 15th press conference at Kawartha Metals Corporation. Photo by Evan Robins

Canadian government will contribute almost $6.7 million to the Ontario metal industry through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).

The announcement was made by Peterborough MP Emma Harrison on behalf of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister, Evan Solomon.

At a press conference at Kawartha Metals Corporation on Thursday, October 15th, Harrison spoke to the Carney government’s desire to bolster domestic production in the face of persistent U.S. tariffs.

Listen to hear remarks from Harrison and Kawartha Metals founder Tom Elliott, as well as a press Q&A with Harrison, Elliott, and Kawartha Metals CEO Matt Elliott.