Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
SIF - Steel and Aluminum Program
-Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services;-Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada;-Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.
- Total value
- $259M
- Agreements
- 10
- Sep 2018 to Oct 2019
- Median agreement
- $19M
- Typical range
- $14.8M–$37.5M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ArcelorMittal Canada Inc. | 2 | $61.4M |
| Stelco Inc. | 1 | $49.9M |
| Evraz Inc. NA Canada | 1 | $40M |
| Algoma Steel Inc. | 1 | $30M |
| Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation | 1 | $20M |
| Heico Canada Holding Company | 1 | $18M |
| Aluminerie Alouette inc. | 1 | $15M |
| Algoma Tubes Inc. | 1 | $14.7M |
| Alcoa Lauralco Management Company | 1 | $10M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | $95M |
| 2019 | 6 | $164M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 7 | $194M |
| Saskatchewan | 1 | $40M |
| Quebec | 2 | $25M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 10 | $259M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Iron and steel mills and ferro-alloy manufacturing | 5 | $161M |
| Alumina and aluminum production and processing | 2 | $25M |
| Steel product manufacturing from purchased steel | 2 | $54.7M |
| Other electrical equipment and component manufacturing | 1 | $18M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Stelco Inc. | Contribution | $49,900,000 |
| Aug 2019 | Algoma Tubes Inc. | Contribution | $14,706,000 |
| Jul 2019 | Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation | Contribution | $20,000,000 |
| Jun 2019 | Heico Canada Holding Company | Value Added Wire Products and Electric Arc Furnace InvestmentOther transfer payment | $18,000,000 |
| Mar 2019 | ArcelorMittal Canada Inc. | Contribution | $49,900,000 |
| Jan 2019 | ArcelorMittal Canada Inc. | Aluminum Silicon (Al-Si) Coating Conversion of #5 Hot-Dipped Galvanizing Line (#5HDGL)Other transfer payment | $11,500,000 |
| Dec 2018 | Evraz Inc. NA Canada | Other transfer payment | $40,000,000 |
| Dec 2018 | Algoma Steel Inc. | Adoption of New Innovative Equipment to Streamline Operations and Improve Plate Production and Enhance Grade CapabilityOther transfer payment | $30,000,000 |
| Oct 2018 | Aluminerie Alouette inc. | Contribution | $15,000,000 |
| Sep 2018 | Alcoa Lauralco Management Company | Contribution | $10,000,000 |