Ontario Welcomes Over $5.2 Million Manufacturing Investment in Ottawa
March 16, 2026
MDS Aero Support Corporation will protect 200 jobs and create 10 new good-paying jobs in Ottawa
NEWS
OTTAWA — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $5,251,336 by MDS Aero Support Corporation, an Ottawa-based designer and builder that serves the aviation, marine and energy sectors, to enhance production capabilities and create 10 new, good-paying jobs in Ottawa.
The investment was announced today by George Darouze, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton.
“By supporting strategic investments from regional businesses, our government is protecting Ontario’s workers and creating the conditions for a strong, stable, and resilient economy that can weather any storm,” said George Darouze, MPP for Carleton. “MDS Aero Support Corporation’s investment will support growth and innovation across the local manufacturing sector and create more good-paying jobs for workers and families in Ottawa.”
With this investment, MDS Aero will acquire advanced and innovative equipment to support the growing electric and hybrid aviation engine market. This will allow them to build, validate, and deploy next-generation measurement systems more efficientially, and strengthen its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving aerospace sector.
“Support from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund allows MDS to accelerate investment in advanced measurement technologies that enhance our competitiveness in global markets,” said John Jastremski, CEO of MDS Aero Support Corporation. “Sustained innovation and technological development are critical to our growth, to maintaining our competitive edge, and to meeting the demands of an industry that is both highly technical and rapidly evolving.”
In support of this investment, the government is providing MDS Aero Support Corporation with $627,410 in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF).
“Employing more than 800,000 workers across the province, Ontario’s manufacturing sector is the economic engine of our nation,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Our government is proud to support local companies like MDS Aero Support Corporation as they expand their operations, and we thank them for their contributions to Ontario’s dynamic and growing manufacturing ecosystem.”
Ontario is investing over $230 million through its Regional Development Program to help manufacturers across the province grow while supporting distinct regional priorities. To date, Ontario has supported more than 180 projects through the program, leveraging more than $2.6 billion in new investments and helping to create over 5,500 jobs.
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QUICK FACTS
- The government launched the Regional Development Program (RDP) for eastern and southwestern regions of Ontario in November 2019. Through this program, businesses and municipalities can get financial support and guided access to a range of complementary services and supports.
- In 2022, the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream of the RDP was launched to support advanced manufacturers across the province. Ontario is now providing additional funds to enhance the AMIC stream that will help more firms with the financial support and tools needed to improve competitiveness, while strengthening essential supply chains.
- The government continues to provide tax support to Ontario manufacturers by continuing to offer the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to eligible businesses.
- Additionally, Ontario has launched a new $150 million Ontario Together Trade Fund to assist local businesses in taking advantage of new interprovincial trade opportunities.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
MEDIA CONTACT
Office of George Darouze, MPP – Carleton
1128 Mill St. Manotick, ON K4M 1A2
Tel.: 613-838-4425
george.darouze@pc.ola.org