FedNor funds are supporting and attracting businesses to the region and promoting sustainable development in the agri-food sector
July 25, 2025 - Temiskaming Shores, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced $863,023 in funding to support local and regional innovation and economic development across Northern Ontario. This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Of the funding announced today, $702,713 will support the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) in strengthening the region's agri-food sector.The initiative will improve local value chains, advance technology adoption, and promote sustainable practices. NOFIA will also assess key production and procurement challenges, and explore infrastructure investments to support aggregation, storage, and distribution. The project aims to expand market opportunities and increase demand for Northern Ontario-produced foods.
The project is expected to help expand and modernize 120 businesses, create 60 new jobs in the agricultural sector over three yearsm, supporting the development of nearly 2,000 acres of farmland. This will help to attract over $1 million in industry investment and economic benefits for the region.
Also announced was $160,310 in funding for the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM). The funding will allow FONOM to produce and distribute 12 bilingual videos to highlight business opportunities and promote the strengths and talents of Northern Ontario's workforce, the availability and price of residential and industrial lands, and the benefits of the Northern Ontarian lifestyle.
