Ontario Investing $1.3 Billion to Protect Manufacturing Workers and Jobs
May 8, 2025
Province enhancing and expanding tax credit to attract manufacturing investments to Ontario
As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is enhancing and expanding the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years to help lower costs for businesses that invest in buildings, machinery and equipment that are used for manufacturing or processing in Ontario.
“Manufacturing workers here in Ontario are already feeling the impact of President Trump’s tariffs, including job losses that are the direct result of the economic uncertainty he has caused,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “In response, our plan to protect Ontario will bring in new investments to create new jobs and opportunities for our world-class manufacturing workers, so we can build a stronger economy capable of withstanding whatever comes our way.”
The proposed changes, part of the upcoming 2025 Ontario budget, would take the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit rate for Canadian-controlled private corporations from 10 per cent to 15 per cent as well as expanding eligibility to non-Canadian-controlled private corporations as a non-refundable tax credit, to support their investments here in Ontario. With these changes a qualifying corporation could receive a tax credit of up to $3 million per year.
“Today’s announcement will provide important support to the more than 830,000 men and women who work in the manufacturing sector, and who are worried about the impact of tariffs on their jobs,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “In the face of heightened global economic uncertainty, we are doubling down on our plan to protect Ontario by bringing in new investments and good-paying manufacturing jobs.”
Announced as part of the 2023 Budget, the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit was created to help Ontario manufacturers lower their costs, innovate and become more competitive. Implementing this tax credit is one of the many steps the government has taken since 2018 to improve Ontario’s competitiveness by lowering costs for businesses.
More information about the government’s plan to protect Ontario, grow our economy, and make Ontario the most competitive jurisdiction in the G7 to invest will be included in the 2025 Budget, to be released on May 15, 2025.
Quick Facts
- Ontario’s manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the economic success of the province and currently employs 830,000 people.
- Since its introduction in 2023 through 2027-28, the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit will provide an estimated $1.4 billion in income tax support to Ontario manufactures and processors.
- By enhancing and expanding the credit, the government would be providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years in estimated support to help lower costs of businesses that invest in buildings, machinery and equipment that are used for manufacturing and processing in Ontario.
- Canadian-controlled private corporations would be able to claim a 15 per cent enhanced tax credit on investments that are currently eligible for the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, provided these eligible investments are made on or after May 15, 2025, and before 2030.
- Non-Canadian-controlled private corporations, including publicly traded companies making eligible investments in Ontario would be able to access the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit as a 15 per cent non-refundable corporate income tax credit provided these eligible investments are made on or after May 15, 2025 and before 2030.
- Eligible investments are expenditures for certain capital property included in Class 1 or Class 53 for capital cost allowance purposes.
- In fall 2024, Ontario announced the Advancing Ontario Made Manufacturing Plan, a 10‑year roadmap for growing the sector’s workforce and production capacity, by securing next‐generation production facilities, strengthening, and securing domestic supply chains, leveraging growth‐driving technology, and building a workforce for the future.
Quotes
“CME has called for enhanced tax incentives to protect investment and unleash the productive power of Ontario manufacturers, in the face of unjustified U.S. tariffs. Premier Ford and Minister Bethlenfalvy were quick to respond, and today are keeping an important commitment to Ontario’s prosperity. We applaud their leadership and call on the federal government to match this needed incentive.”
– Vincent Caron
Vice President, Canadian Manufactures & Exporters Ontario Government Relations and Member Advocacy
“The global investment climate is experiencing an unprecedented shift in dynamics. The increased eligibility for this manufacturing tax credit announced today helps position Ontario jobs and investments on a stronger footing against new headwinds relative to competing jurisdictions in the game.”
– Flavio Volpe
C.M. President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association
“Ontario’s unwavering support for the auto industry is critical during this challenging time. Increasing and expanding the Ontario Made Tax Credit will help companies navigate trade and economic turbulence while boosting the province’s competitiveness.”
– Brian Kingston
President & CEO, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA)
“In our first recommendations after the recent provincial election, the Ontario Chamber specifically urged the government to expand the Ontario-Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit – to enable businesses to invest in themselves. By doing just that, the government shows it’s listening to the business community and delivering strategic, targeted support to protect trade-exposed jobs. This type of policy is a double win: It makes our businesses more competitive, and Ontario more attractive as an investment destination.”
– Daniel Tisch
President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
“Toronto Region Board of Trade has been a strong proponent of the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit from the start. Now more than ever, Ontario’s economy needs a surge in manufacturing investment to modernize and grow our productive capacity. Expanding and broadening OMMITCs rate and reach will play a significant role to bolster one of the most important contributors to Ontario’s economy and future prosperity.”
– Giles Gherson
President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
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