PrairiesCan commits C$17.6 million to Calgary-area businesses under tariff response program

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PrairiesCan allocates C$17.6 million in non-repayable funding to 18 Calgary and Rocky View business-led projects under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.
The majority of funds target advanced manufacturing, with recipients such as Aaron Machine Shop (C$750,000) and Big Rock Brewery (C$850,000) investing in equipment and capacity upgrades.
Investments aim to boost productivity, automation, and export readiness, supporting over 190 jobs and enhancing Western Canada's resilience to tariff-related trade challenges.

Funding rollout for Calgary and Rocky View companies

As reported by Canada.ca, Minister Eleanor Olszewski announces C$17.6 million in non-repayable funding for 18 business-led projects in Calgary and Rocky View through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.

The funding is concentrated mainly in advanced manufacturing, with additional support for digital industries, value-added agriculture, clean technology, and health and biosciences. The federal government says the investments are intended to help small- and medium-sized businesses improve productivity, strengthen domestic trade opportunities, and diversify into new markets amid tariff-related challenges.

Among the recipients, Aaron Machine Shop is set to receive C$750,000 for specialized equipment, while Agents of Discovery, Alberta Veterinary Laboratories, Bells of Steel, CDR Systems, Compass Energy Systems, DV8 Energy, Fine Machine Works, Grant Metal Products, Levy's Machine Works, Northern RNA, Proform Construction Products, Solico Metal, Sureway Metal Systems, TCG Machines, Tech-Wood Building Components, and Zen Living are each receiving C$1 million. Big Rock Brewery is receiving C$850,000 to modernize manufacturing capacity and expand beverage production and packaging formats.

Expected impact on Alberta industry and jobs

The projects are designed to expand local production capacity, add automation, and reduce supply-chain exposure for Alberta businesses operating in a changing trade environment. Several awards also focus on export readiness and international sales, particularly for companies in aerospace, defence, biomanufacturing, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction products, and industrial equipment.

Ottawa says the overall package will support more than 190 jobs and help funded companies deliver measurable commercial outcomes. The mix of equipment upgrades, facility expansion, software investments, and new product development reflects a broader policy push to strengthen Western Canada's industrial base while improving resilience against tariff-related disruption.

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