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Invest in Hamilton
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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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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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Trade and Tariffs

Global Hamilton Roundup

The latest information on trade missions, resources to attract and retain international entrepreneurs, and connections to trade commissioners.

Jul 24, 2026
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Trade and Tariffs

Beyond the July Deadline: Securing Hamilton’s Supply Chains Amid U.S.-Canada Tariff Extensions

As the July 2026 CUSMA review deadline passes, and Hamilton manufacturers face an evolving trade landscape. Discover how local industrial and automotive businesses can navigate ongoing cross-border volatility, leverage the federal Buy Canadian Policy, and access vital federal and provincial financial relief programs.

Jul 3, 2026
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Trade and Tariffs

Hamilton Trade and Tariffs Update (Week of August 1, 2025)

President Trump has raised tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, with a new 40% rate targeting transshipped goods. While Canadian officials report constructive talks, no deal has been reached. Meanwhile, Canada’s trade deficit widened in June, driven by a one-time oil equipment import and falling export volumes.

Aug 1, 2025
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Trade and Tariffs

Hamilton Trade and Tariffs Update (Week of April 28, 2025)

This week offered some relief to the Canadian manufacturing sector as the United States administration signaled that the anticipated start to tariffs on some Canadian-made automobile parts would not come to pass.

May 2, 2025
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Trade and Tariffs

Hamilton Trade and Tariffs Update (Week of April 14, 2025)

This week witnessed considerable discussion about tariffs from senior staff and elected officials within the United States administration; however, trade and tariff policies between Canada and the United States, as of the time of this post, remained largely unchanged over the last week. At the same time, the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario announced a number of new programs to support businesses amid trade disruptions.

Apr 17, 2025
Hamilton Trade and Tariff Weekly Update for the week of April 7, 2025, in bold text on a dark blue background.
Trade and Tariffs

Hamilton Trade and Tariffs Update (Week of April 7, 2025)

In yet another dizzying week, Canada and the world witnessed the application of tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, an escalation of tariffs between the United States and China, and, as of the time of publication on this article, a largely unchanged trade situation between Canada and the United States.

Apr 11, 2025