Sudbury, ON – Today, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, announced $600,000 to help support two small businesses in Sudbury. The funding is being made available through FedNor, and on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu,  Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Feather Company Ltd. is receiving $500,000 to support late-stage development for its patented HIYA device, a Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler platform for medicinal and adult-use markets in Canada, Europe and the United States.

Dr. Clean Inc. is receiving $100,000 to expand its operations and purchase new equipment to help them capitalize on the immediate and increasing demand for commercial and industrial cleaning services.

Small businesses are one of the largest employers of Canadians, with over 60% of the workforce employed by this key sector prior to the pandemic. In 2019, rural areas were home to 312,500 small businesses. This includes Northern Ontario, where FedNor is stepping up efforts to help small businesses recover, innovate, start or scale-up and create local jobs.

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“Small Business Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognize just how vital these unique and independent enterprises are, as they drive our local economies and create good jobs. This year’s theme is Dare to do things differently: Power up your growth, which is why FedNor is investing over $8.1million in 15 different small business projects, helping them to thrive and continue to serve Northern Ontario.” - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor

“Small businesses are a cornerstone of regional economies and that is certainly the case for northern Ontario. That is why it is important to invest in entrepreneurs and give them the resources they need to succeed. With this FedNor funding, Dr. Clean and Feather Company will be able to innovate and expand their businesses right here in Sudbury." - Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury.