Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

FedDev Ontario helps businesses and organizations in Canada’s most populous region to grow and compete.

FedDev Ontario is now delivering the expanded Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), providing support to more southern Ontario businesses affected by tariffs, including those facing liquidity pressures. Apply now. More questions? Reach us at info@feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505.

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Minister

The Honourable Evan Solomon
The Honourable Evan Solomon

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Management

Kaili Levesque

President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

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Regional Tariff Response Initiative

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is helping Canadian businesses respond to global trade pressures.

Defence Support

Funding and support for businesses and organizations interested in the defence sector.

Building Southern Ontario Strong

Read more about how the Agency advances national priorities and catalyzes innovation, growth and economic development across southern Ontario.