< h2 > Workforce Issues: The Canada Job Grant(CJG) < p > Automation means you need smarter workers.You can't just fire everyone and hire robots. You need to upskill.

< p > The < strong > Canada Job Grant < /strong> (delivered provincially, e.g., COJG in Ontario) covers 50% to 100% of training costs.

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  • Use Case: Buying a new ERP system.
  • Funding: Apply for CJG to pay for the trainer to teach your staff how to use it.
  • Cap: Typically $10,000 per employee.
    • < h2 > CME Technology Assessment Program < p > Creating a digital roadmap is expensive.Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters(CME) manages funds that pay for third - party consultants < /strong> to come in and audit your facility.

    < h2 > Success Stories in Manufacturing < div class="bg-orange-50 border-l-4 border-orange-500 p-6 my-6" >

    Linamar(Guelph, ON)

    < p class="text-orange-800" > Funding: SIF & Provincial Support

    < p class="mt-2 text-sm text-orange-700" > "Auto parts giant Linamar leveraged $100M in government funding to retool their factories for electric vehicle components. This secured thousands of jobs in Guelph and positioned them as a leader in the EV supply chain."

    < h2 > Common Questions About Manufacturing Grants < p > Heavy industry rules are different from tech.Here is what you need to know.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    12 min read • Published 1/27/2026