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Government of Canada investing in business growth and trade resilience in Alberta


PrairiesCan investments through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help six businesses across southern Alberta strengthen competitiveness and adapt to tariff-related market pressures

July 3, 2026 – Lethbridge, Alberta – PrairiesCan

Tariffs and shifting global trade conditions are increasing pressures on businesses across the country, affecting costs, supply chains and market access. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control to adapt and remain competitive: building strength at home and diversifying partnerships abroad.

Across Alberta, businesses are already doing that work. They are improving productivity, strengthening supply chains, and pursuing new opportunities to grow within Canada and across the globe. The Government of Canada recognizes these efforts and is providing financial support for businesses through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced a federal investment of $9 million through the RTRI for six projects in Lethbridge and across southern Alberta.

These investments will help local small- and medium-sized businesses build on existing efforts to grow, improve productivity, strengthen domestic trade opportunities, and position themselves to diversify their markets. PrairiesCan funding is expected to support more than 217 jobs in southern Alberta while advancing innovation and manufacturing efficiency in key regional sectors, including transportation, homebuilding and manufacturing.

A full list of projects receiving an investment through PrairiesCan today can be found in the linked backgrounder.

Through targeted investments like these, the federal government is backing Alberta businesses as they adapt, grow, and lead—creating good jobs and building a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive Canadian economy in the process.



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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food outreach to Alberta during the Calgary Stampede


July 3, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta from July 5th to 9th to visit producers and their operations, tour key agricultural processing sites, consult with stakeholders, and meet with government and industry leaders.

 July 5 — Calgary, Alberta

  • Minister MacDonald will visit local agri-food businesses and feedyard operations.

July 6 — Calgary, Alberta

  • Minister MacDonald will visit a local farming operation, where he will also meet with stakeholders and take part in consultations with Alberta’s crop sector.
  • He will also attend various industry events from the beef, agri-business and commerce sectors, to hear from stakeholders and advocate for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry.

July 7 — Calgary, Alberta

  • Minister MacDonald will visit local farms and ranches to hear directly from producers about their operations.
  • He will visit an agricultural innovation hub to learn more about the grassroots, farm-focused innovation happening in the region.
  • He will also engage with stakeholders in the forage, grasslands and beef sector.

July 8 — Calgary, Alberta

  • Minister MacDonald will attend the International Livestock Congress and meet with regional, national and international industry leaders to discuss issues and opportunities within the sector.
  • He will tour Stampede grounds, meeting with stakeholders, producers and agri-businesses to learn more about their operations and recent successes.
  • While on the Stampede grounds, Minister MacDonald will make a funding announcement in support of the beef sector.
  • He will continue engagement with the crop, beef and business communities.

July 9 — Calgary, Alberta

  • Minister MacDonald will engage with local agri-food processors and manufacturers to learn about their value-added wholesale, retail and foodservice operations.
  • He will engage with the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to discuss advancements in animal welfare and injury prevention, equine medicine, and precision-based farming tools.
  • He will also tour a local ranch and continue engagement with key stakeholders from the cattle industry.

Media are encouraged to reach out if interested in engaging with Minister MacDonald during his visit.



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Government of Canada investing in business growth and trade resilience in Alberta


The $1.5 billion Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is part of the Government of Canada’s strategy to defend Canadian jobs, industries, and supply chains from the impacts of tariffs. Delivered in the Prairie provinces by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), RTRI strengthens the competitiveness of tariff impacted small- and medium-sized businesses by helping them to boost productivity, catalyze growth, and diversify markets.

Today, PrairiesCan announced $9,000,000 in RTRI investment for the following six projects across southern Alberta:

  • Lethbridge Iron Works $1,000,000
    Lethbridge Ironworks will upgrade to an automated moulding system to increase production capacity and enhance efficiency while reducing waste and emissions. This investment will strengthen competitiveness through automation and support expansion into new markets.
  • Oyen Regional Rail Company $1,000,000 
    Oyen Regional Rail Company will expand its railyard by building a covered transloading facility, a dedicated loading area, and additional rail infrastructure to handle more commodities, particularly grain and canola. This will create a direct-to-rail connection to ports and global markets and reduce reliance on long-distance trucking, improving supply chain efficiency as well as strengthening regional trade resilience.
  • Southland Trailers $1,000,000
    In phase one of a two-phase RTRI project, Southland Trailers will expand manufacturing capacity by implementing AI-driven systems to automate inventory, sales, finance, and internal operations. Funding will support equipment, server upgrades and the integration of digital tools to improve productivity.
  • Southland Trailers $4,000,000 (repayable)
    In phase two of a two-phase RTRI project, Southland Trailers will leverage AI tools from phase one to improve manufacturing processes and to reengineer trailers for easier transport. This project will increase production capacity and improve access new markets.
  • TCB Manufacturing $1,000,000 
    TCB Manufacturing will expand its metal fabrication facility with specialized equipment and AI-driven technologies to streamline production. These upgrades will improve efficiency and productivity, enabling the company to grow sales in Canada, the United States, and other international markets.
  • Triple M Housing $1,000,000
    Triple M Housing will expand and add new equipment to optimize material flow, address production bottlenecks, and increase efficiency. These upgrades will boost capacity to meet growing demand, including housing projects for First Nations and expansion into Ontario markets. 

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Government of Canada invests in innovative homebuilding construction solutions in Calgary


Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative funding will advance made-in Alberta construction solutions to address housing shortages and infrastructure climate resiliency.

July 2, 2026 – Calgary, Alberta – PrairiesCan

Communities across Canada are facing housing pressures that require locally informed, practical responses. To address these challenges, the Government of Canada is supporting place‑based innovation through the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII), which invests in local projects that advance new approaches to delivering diverse housing solutions tailored to regional needs.

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced an investment of over $2.7 million through the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII). This repayable investment will assist ZS2 Technologies in scaling its advanced panelized housing solutions to help accelerate housing delivery.

Through new manufacturing equipment and the expansion of production capacity, ZS2 Technologies is meeting the growing demand for sustainable, fire-resistant, and climate resilient building materials. With a focus on magnesium oxide-based cement SIPs, these materials are enabling faster build times for homes, reduced labour costs, and are more durable, making these advantageous for wildfire-prone and climate-vulnerable regions.

Through targeted investments and collaboration, funding through RHII is not only increasing housing supply but also strengthening community resilience, economic growth, and quality of life for residents.



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Minister Olszewski to announce federal support for southern Alberta businesses


July 2, 2026 – Lethbridge, Alberta – The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to help businesses across southern Alberta modernize and adapt to new trade realities.

Joining Minister Olszewski will be Deputy Mayor Rajko Dodic, City of Lethbridge; Dan Reina, Lethbridge Iron Works; and Simarjit Bains, Triple M Housing.

Date:
Friday, July 3, 2026  

Time:
9:00 a.m. MT

Location:
Lethbridge Iron Works
720 32 St N
Lethbridge, AB
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This event is open to media and speakers will be available for questions following the announcement.

Please note: Closed-toe shoes (no heels) are required inside the facility



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Natural infrastructure restoration includes tree planting for river valley area in Devon


Devon, Alberta, June 29, 2026 — A section of the ravine along the river in the Town of Devon will undergo restoration after an investment of $163,912 from the federal government.

The Battery Creek ravine and the North Saskatchewan River in Devon form an interconnected and vulnerable flood and erosion zone. The floodplain resiliency and restoration project will stabilize eroding slopes and reduce flood risks by planting native woody vegetation and trees. In three degraded and flood-prone areas where soils are particularly liable for erosion, planting will include approximately 2500 trees to help improve flood resiliency and repair ecosystems. Community education about the restoration will promote nature-based solutions for sustainable flooding resiliency and increase overall environmental awareness.

The increased stability of creek banks and river valley slopes in Devon will also enhance wildlife habitats and protect existing trail and foot bridge infrastructure for community use. 



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