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Announcement

Hamilton Named One of Canada’s Best Locations to Invest for the 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th consecutive year, Site Selection Magazine has named Hamilton one of Canada’s Best Locations to invest. Discover how major corporate expansions, a new clean technology manufacturing strategy, and the transformative TD Coliseum downtown arena redevelopment are driving sustained economic momentum in 2026.

Sep 1, 2026
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Announcement

Federal Government Announces $12.5M in Tariff Response Funding for Hamilton Businesses

The Government of Canada is investing over $12.5 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help nine local manufacturers navigate trade pressures, upgrade equipment, and protect jobs.

Aug 31, 2026
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Announcement

Hamilton Sets New Economic Record as Host City for the 2026 JUNO Awards

Hamilton has officially recorded the highest measured economic impact of any JUNO Awards host city in history. Discover how the 2026 JUNO Week injected $17.2 million into the local economy, supported 62 jobs, and showcased the city's capacity for large-scale commercial investment.

Jul 23, 2026

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Announcement

Hamilton is Home to New EV Innovation Hub

Hamilton is advancing its role in clean transportation with the launch of a new EV innovation hub at McMaster Innovation Park. The partnership brings together leading researchers, industry partners, and government to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation electric vehicle technologies—strengthening the city’s position as a hub for automotive innovation and sustainable mobility.

May 21, 2026
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Investment

Hamilton Life Sciences Companies Receive Ontario Funding to Advance Health Innovation

Four Hamilton-connected life sciences companies — Esphera SynBio, NodeAI, Stoked Bio, and Synmedix — are receiving support through Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund to commercialize health technologies, AI diagnostics and next-generation therapeutics.

May 11, 2026
An aerial view of SucroCan's sugar refinery located at the Port of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Announcement Investment

Port of Hamilton Welcomes New SucroCan Sugar Refinery

Sucro Can Canada has opened a $135-million sugar refinery at the Port of Hamilton, adding major processing capacity and supporting supply chains across Ontario’s food manufacturing sector. The facility strengthens Canada’s agri-food industry and domestic refining capacity.

May 8, 2026
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Newsletter

Invest in Hamilton April 2026 Newsletter

May 5, 2026
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Investment

Hamilton Becomes New Inland Gateway for Global Trade with Rail Container Approval

Hamilton has taken a major step forward as a national logistics hub. New CBSA approval unlocks inland rail container capacity at the Port of Hamilton, enabling more efficient trade routes, reducing highway congestion, and strengthening Southern Ontario’s supply chains.

Apr 2, 2026
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Newsletter

Invest in Hamilton March 2026 Newsletter

Mar 31, 2026
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