Canadian Industry Investment Supports More Resilient Supply Chains

On 16 October, the federal government announced support for Hitachi Energy Canada’s planned electrical-grade pressboard manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. The project is intended to strengthen domestic supply chains for electricity infrastructure and support growing demand associated with electrification and grid modernisation. Manufacturers and infrastructure operators are increasingly focused on efficient resource use, resilient supply chains and environmental performance. The confirmed project value is $478.8 million, including a $30 million federal investment; no separate ESG consulting contract price was disclosed.