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  • Understanding the Productivity Mega Deduction

    Understanding the Productivity Mega Deduction

    The federal government’s newly announced Productivity Mega Deduction could be a game changer for Northern Ontario businesses, allowing them to deduct the full cost of eligible capital investments in the year they are put into use rather than waiting years to recover those costs. For a region built on mining, manufacturing, and resource development, that…

    Edwin P. Reilly shared this article

  • What Do the New U.S. Tariffs Mean for Northern Ontario?

    What Do the New U.S. Tariffs Mean for Northern Ontario?

    A new round of U.S. tariffs is imposing duties of up to 50% on billions in Canadian goods, but the impact on Northern Ontario is far from uniform. Critical minerals, the backbone of the region’s economy, remain excluded from the new measures. Learn more.

    Ian FitzPatrick shared this article

  • Northern Ontario Communities Recognized for Housing Success

    Northern Ontario Communities Recognized for Housing Success

    Greater Sudbury, Thunder Bay and North Bay have each earned a share of more than $2.3 million in provincial funding after surpassing their housing targets in 2025, a sign that Northern Ontario’s housing momentum is gaining ground. Learn more.

    Marc A. Boivin shared this article

  • Beyond Mining: Northern Ontario’s Economic Evolution

    Beyond Mining: Northern Ontario’s Economic Evolution

    Northern Ontario’s economic strategy is shifting, and for businesses in mining, manufacturing, and industrial services, the opportunity is significant. Instead of simply extracting and exporting raw resources, the region is keeping more of the value chain at home through advanced manufacturing, local processing, and innovation. Learn more.

    Dawn MacKelvie shared this article

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