Through targeted investments, the Government of Canada is committed to providing support to help businesses in all sectors, including steel and automotive, to respond, adapt and compete amid shifting market conditions.
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 Kit Steel Inc., a family-owned reinforcing steel (rebar) fabricator. While there, the Minister announced support for the first four projects approved through the Regional Tariff Relief Initiative, representing more than $3.4 million in investments for businesses affected by trade disruptions: Havelock Metal Co., Kit Steel Inc., Steelcon Fabrication Inc., and Titus Steel Company Ltd. The Minister was joined by Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines.