Government of Canada supports Brampton businesses in strengthening resilience, adopting AI, and expanding into new markets

FedDev Ontario investment helps companies unlock new opportunities for growth

June 23, 2026 – Brampton, Ontario             

Brampton is home to a rapidly growing cluster of advanced manufacturing, innovation, and technology‑driven companies, supported by strong sector ecosystems across food and beverage, health and life sciences, innovation and technology.

Today, Amandeep Sodhi, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre, on behalf of 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), announced a combined investment of $5.2 million for two City of Brampton initiatives that will help local businesses strengthen operations, enhance competitiveness, and pursue new opportunities for innovation across various markets.

Through a $2.5‑million investment under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, the City of Brampton will launch Brampton’s Business Growth Accelerator. Through the Accelerator, businesses will receive tailored advisory services, market intelligence, and business development connections across domestic and international supply chains ̵  including opportunities in the defence and space and advanced manufacturing sectors ̵  enabling businesses to diversify, scale, and build resilience in response to tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and evolving trade conditions.

With a $2.7‑million investment under the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, the city will partner with the BHive Innovation & Training Hub to deliver BNext AI Program. This initiative will help local businesses in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, and mobility adopt AI to boost productivity and competitiveness.

These investments will help Brampton businesses strengthen resilience, adopt new technologies, and position themselves for long‑term regional and global success.

Quotes

“The Government of Canada is helping businesses stay competitive and resilient in a rapidly changing economy. These investments will give Brampton companies the support they need to strengthen their operations, adopt new technologies like AI, and pursue new opportunities for growth and good jobs.”

- The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

“Today’s investment is helping Brampton’s businesses adapt, grow and compete in today’s changing economy. By supporting businesses with expert advice and accelerating the adoption of AI, we’re strengthening our local economy and opening new opportunities for innovation and growth right here in our community.”

- Amandeep Sodhi, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre

“Brampton is one of Canada’s strongest and fastest-growing economic engines, and ensuring our businesses have the tools they need to compete globally is essential to our continued success. We thank the Government of Canada for this significant investment, which will help local companies strengthen resilience, adopt new technologies and pursue new opportunities for growth. By supporting innovation and AI adoption, we are helping position Brampton businesses for long-term success and creating good jobs for residents.”

- His Worship Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton

Quick facts

• Brampton is Canada’s fastest-growing big city​​​​​​ and home to a diverse population of nearly​ 800,000 people. 

• Through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), the Government of Canada is providing $1.95 billion to help businesses boost productivity, lower costs, strengthen supply chain resilience, and open doors to new markets, enhancing overall competitiveness across all sectors, including steel, aluminum, copper, automotive, food security, and forestry.

• The RTRI is part of a broad set of tariff support measures, including the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan Facility, the creation of a $1 billion Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) program, a Pivot to Grow initiative, and support for the steel sector through the Strategic Response Fund, as well as the enhancements to the Work-Sharing Program. Together, these efforts demonstrate a commitment to reinforcing Canada’s industrial strength and defending good jobs across the country. 

• The Government of Canada’s National AI Strategy, AI for All, includes a $500-million national investment to expand and enhance the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies.