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Ontario Expands Manufacturing Tax Credit to Boost Investment

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy previews a budget proposal to raise the credit rate to 15%, broaden eligibility, and allocate $1.3 billion over three years.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, bottom right, shakes hands with Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, left, after he provided an economic update, which serves as a mini budget at Queen's Park, in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Overview

  • The Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit will see its rate increase from 10% to 15% under the proposed 2025 budget.
  • Eligibility for the tax credit will be expanded to include non-Canadian-controlled private corporations and publicly traded companies.
  • The government plans to allocate an additional $1.3 billion over three years to support the enhanced credit program.
  • Businesses will be eligible for up to $3 million annually in tax credits for qualifying investments in manufacturing and processing assets.
  • The initiative aims to bolster Ontario's manufacturing sector and provide stability for businesses facing challenges from U.S. tariffs.