FedDev Ontario invests up to $9.3 million for Kumi Canada Corporation to modernize operations and adopt advanced technologies to enhance competitiveness
Canada has one of the most productive and innovative automotive sectors in the world, supported by a highly skilled workforce, a strong industrial base, and decades of leadership in advanced manufacturing. To sustain that leadership, the Government of Canada is focused on supporting the suppliers and manufacturers who form the backbone of this sector-helping them navigate tariff pressures, strengthen their operations, and enhance competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global market.
The Government of Canada's new auto strategy, launched by the Prime Minister, will ensure a stronger, more sustainable, more independent economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and bolstered by diverse international trade partners. It contains strategic measures, including the investments through the Regional Tarriff Response Initiative, to support businesses impacted by tariffs across all affected sectors, including those in the automotive sector.
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited Kumi Canada Corporation, a leading supplier of injection molding and assembly products for the automotive sector. While there, the Minister announced the company has been approved for an investment of up to $9.3 million to modernize its operations through the adoption of new advanced technologies, which will position the company for future growth, contribute to improved domestic supply chain resilience and mitigate cost pressures linked to tariffs.
Through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, automotive suppliers can receive support to adapt to shifting market conditions, undertake time‑sensitive modernization projects, and keep pace with rapid industry change while contributing meaningfully to Canada's automotive sector and economy
Through the strategy and support for the auto sector, the Government of Canada is investing in technologies and capabilities that bolster resilience, address tariff pressures, and strengthen the automotive industry of tomorrow.
