{"id":11646,"date":"2026-07-13T07:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niagaraconstructionnews.com\/?p=11646"},"modified":"2026-07-13T07:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:42:11","slug":"ontario-puts-more-than-90-million-into-shipbuilding-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niagaraconstructionnews.com\/?p=11646","title":{"rendered":"Ontario puts more than $90 million into shipbuilding expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara Construction News staff writer<\/p>\n<p>Ontario is putting more than $90 million into the province\u2019s shipbuilding industry as part of a plan to expand local capacity, support defence projects and create thousands of jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Premier Doug Ford announced funding Thursday in St. Catharines, saying the money will help Ontario shipbuilders meet growing demand for Canadian-made vessels and strengthen the province\u2019s marine industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Canada and our allies work together, making record investments in defence and global security, Ontario is ready to build the ships that will protect our country and keep our economy moving,\u201d Ford said.<\/p>\n<p>Funding comes through the Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program, which will provide funding for training, equipment and upgrades at shipyards across the province.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how the money will be allocated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$11 million in Ontario Shipyards, which operates across the Great Lakes<\/li>\n<li>More than $8 million in Allied Marine and Industrial in Port Colborne<\/li>\n<li>More than $6 million in MetalCraft Marine Inc. in Kingston<\/li>\n<li>$1.1 million in Connor Industries in Parry Sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ontario is also expanding the program, making up to $64 million in additional funding available in future rounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe marine sector is a vital driver of Ontario\u2019s economy,\u201d said Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. \u201cOur government is making historic investments in Ontario\u2019s shipbuilding industry to ensure the sector\u2019s long-term prosperity and generate good-paying jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Funding is expected to help Ontario companies take part in Canada\u2019s National Shipbuilding Strategy, a federal program to build and maintain ships for the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada.<\/p>\n<p>It will also support the defence industry plans as Canada increases spending on security and defence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOntario stands ready to seize this generational opportunity for workers and businesses,\u201d said Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Minister Vic Fedeli. \u201cWe are equipping shipbuilders across the province to design, develop and deploy the marine technologies our supply chains need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ontario launched the shipbuilding grant program in 2025 to help companies expand their operations and prepare for future demand.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario has more than 10,500 kilometres of shoreline along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, waterways that support trade, transportation and the marine economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara Construction News staff writer Ontario is putting more than $90 million into the province\u2019s shipbuilding industry as part of a plan to expand local capacity, support defence projects and create thousands of jobs. 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