Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning manufacturing, e.g. textile and apparel, chemical, electronics, wood and paper, metals, plastics and rubber, packaging, and machining.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-03-30
End Date: 2025-04-05

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Ontario Welcomes Siemens' $150 Million Investment

The Ontario government announces a $150 million investment from Siemens to set up a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center in Oakville, creating up to 90 jobs.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Ontario Launches Expanded Hydrogen Innovation Fund

Ontario doubles its Hydrogen Innovation Fund to $30 million, aiming to drive economic growth and job creation through clean energy innovations. The fund targets projects integrating low-carbon hydrogen into the electricity grid, as well as applications in manufacturing and transportation.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca