Invest Ontario

📢 Investment alert: ZS plans to invest $165 million to establish new Engineering Labs in Toronto which is expected to create up to 300 highly-skilled jobs over the next three to five years.

The Engineering Labs will support ZS’s use of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence to deliver on its business strategies across , and clients.

The investment reflects how is enabling companies to scale operations, drive innovation and expand high-value work.

Invest Ontario worked with the firm to advance the project through strategic advisory services, including benchmarking analysis comparing operating costs across Ontario locations, facilitating connections with local governments, universities and ecosystem partners and providing guidance on potential provincial and federal support programs to support growth.

Learn more: https://www.investontario.ca/press-release/invest-ontario-welcomes-zs-engineering-labs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0611_ZS

📢 Investment alert: Pharmacosmos announced a significant investment that will create more than 50 new high-value jobs and support further growth over the next three years, strengthening Ontario’s life sciences leadership and improving access to critical therapies.

Operating from Mississauga, Ontario, the company will oversee hospital sales for iron deficiency treatments nationwide, enabling closer collaboration with hospital systems, faster responsiveness to clinical needs, and reliable access to essential therapies for patients across the country.

This expansion reflects long-term confidence in Ontario’s business environment and delivers meaningful economic benefits through high‑quality job creation that supports healthcare delivery, innovation, and sector growth.

Invest Ontario supported the project by providing strategic advisory services, including market intelligence and connections to key stakeholders, helping lay the groundwork for Pharmacosmos’ permanent Canadian operations and continued success in the province.

Learn more: https://www.investontario.ca/press-release/invest-ontario-welcomes-pharmacosmos-major-expansion-ontario?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0608announcment

cc: City of Mississauga - Municipal Government

Sanofi recently announced a $294 million expansion in Ontario, and we appreciated the opportunity to speak with Sanofi’s Global Head of Digital Strategy and Operations, Dimitrije Jankovic to gain additional insight into the investment:

❓Can you describe the situation Sanofi was facing when you first connected with Invest Ontario?

➡️ Sanofi has been rapidly expanding our AI capabilities, and we reached an inflection point. We reached out for external support to capitalize on this momentum. Hiring 50+ specialized roles would not be as smooth without a partnership with Invest Ontario, that provided support necessary to expand our AI Centre of Excellence in Toronto.

❓What's the most important thing about this expansion?

➡️ This expansion will create career opportunities at Sanofi that AI professionals won't find elsewhere. Here they will work on AI applications that directly impact patient lives with the resources of a global biopharma leader. We're offering the scale, and purpose that most companies can't provide. It demonstrates Sanofi's long-term commitment to Ontario as a global hub for life sciences innovation in AI.

❓How did the Ontario ecosystem help and who are you looking forward to working with?

➡️ Ontario's AI ecosystem offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration across industry partners, talent networks, and academia. We're looking to connect with organizations across the ecosystem to build partnerships that strengthen Ontario's position as a global AI hub. This collaborative approach allows us to support Ontario's AI ecosystem through our contributions through our biopharma expertise to advance innovation across sectors.

❓What are you most excited about this project?

➡️ The most exciting aspect of this expansion is the opportunity to build AI capabilities that directly accelerate how medicines reach patients - through initiatives ranging from automating regulatory documentation to deploying conversational AI in clinical trials to real-time pharmacovigilance. This expansion creates opportunities for professionals to tackle problems at a scale and complexity that drives meaningful impact across the Ontario's Biopharma AI ecosystem.

❓What would you say to other companies considering expanding or staying in Ontario?

➡️ Toronto is at the intersection of North American markets and world-class AI expertise that's ready to tackle complex challenges. Ontario's collaborative ecosystem means companies, academia, and government work together in ways that are rare globally, creating opportunities for meaningful partnerships. For any company looking to scale in AI innovation, Ontario offers the geographic advantage, talent depth, and collaborative spirit that makes breakthrough work possible.

Learn more: https://www.investontario.ca/press-release/sanofi-expands-global-ai-centre-excellence-scaling-operations-its-toronto-digital-hub?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0529sanofiecho

📢 Investment alert: Tenaris plans to invest $306 million and create 200 jobs at their Canadian manufacturing hub in Sault Ste. Marie.

The expansion would support an increase in annual domestic production of roughly 80% of seamless and welded pipe used in critical energy drilling and transportation infrastructure, supporting Canada’s sovereign supply chain.

It also reinforces Ontario as a competitive destination for large-scale industrial investment and a secure North American base for advanced manufacturing.

Learn more: https://www.investontario.ca/press-release/invest-ontario-welcomes-tenariss-expansion-sault-ste-marie-strengthen-ontarios-steel-and-energy-supply-chains?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0522tenaris

📢 Investment alert: Ross Video plans to invest $122.5 million to expand its manufacturing and research and development (R&D) capacity at its Ottawa and Iroquois facilities, creating 125 new high-skilled jobs in engineering, manufacturing and R&D.

This expansion is expected to strengthen Ontario’s position as a leading jurisdiction for advanced broadcast, live-production and media technology innovation.

Ross Video is a major contributor to Canada’s global media technology presence and is leveraging the Ottawa-to-Cornwall corridor’s deep engineering talent pool, research strength, integrated manufacturing supply chains and digital media network.

Invest Ontario provided strategic guidance that connected the company with key partners across Ontario’s media-technology and advanced-manufacturing ecosystem while helping the company navigate workforce and training opportunities.

Learn more: https://www.investontario.ca/press-release/ross-video-invest-1225-million-expand-manufacturing-and-rd-ontario-support-invest-ontario?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0521ross

cc: Invest Ottawa

📢 Investment alert: Sunrise Farms (“Sunrise”) plans to invest $100.5 million to construct a new 155,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art poultry processing facility, creating 100 jobs in Woodstock, Ontario.

This major expansion is expected to increase domestic processing capacity and strengthen the sovereignty of Ontario’s agri-food supply chain.

The Woodstock facility will be among the most technologically advanced poultry processing facilities in Canada, with leading-edge food safety, environmental, and animal welfare processes and technologies.

Invest Ontario supported the project by helping the company navigate workforce planning and training programs, and by coordinating across municipal, provincial and federal governments.

Learn more: https://www.investontario.ca/press-release/invest-ontario-supports-sunrise-farms-major-expansion-woodstock?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=0520sunrise

Ontario is Caledon

Meet Caledon, well-positioned in the Greater Toronto Area with the land, connectivity, and workforce to support scalable investment.

📈 Set to become one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Ontario, projected to reach 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051.

👩‍🎓 Access to 4M+ skilled workers throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

🚗 Located along major GTA trade corridors with connectivity through the future Highway 413.

🏘️ Secured $14M of federal Accelerator funding to support the supply of more housing in Caledon.

🏗️ 30M sq. ft. of planned industrial and commercial development.

🌎 Home to global companies including Amazon, UPS, Mars and Husky Technologies.

✈️ Part of the Pearson Economic Zone, one of Canada’s largest employment areas.

🧑‍💻 Home to the Humber River Centre, powered by DMZ, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Ontario is Caledon.

Message us to introduce you to the team or visit their website at: https://www.caledonbusiness.ca/

Today, Sanofi announced the expansion of its global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Toronto, reinforcing Ontario’s position as a world leader in AI, and demonstrating a long-term commitment to the growth of the digital hub for Sanofi’s global operations, developing and manufacturing medicines and vaccines.

The $294 million expansion is expected to create 50 new high-skilled jobs in artificial intelligence and machine learning, building on the over 150 roles in cloud computing, data engineering, software development, bioinformatics, and pharmaceutical data science created since 2022.

After a comprehensive international review, the company selected Toronto to anchor this expanded capability, drawing on Ontario’s strong AI talent pool, advanced digital infrastructure and globally connected life sciences ecosystem.

Since launching its AI Centre of Excellence in Ontario in 2022, Sanofi has continued to invest in and scale its team in Toronto, enabling the deployment of AI across all business functions as a key driver of its global strategy.

Invest Ontario was pleased to support Sanofi throughout their selection and evaluation process. We look forward to continuing our partnership as Sanofi grows its presence here in Ontario. Learn more:

Sanofi expands global AI centre of excellence, scaling operations at its Toronto digital hub | Invest Ontario Sanofi is expanding its AI Centre of Excellence in Toronto, creating 50 new high-skilled jobs and positioning Ontario as a key digital and AI hub for their global operations.

Meet us in Kawartha Lakes and jump in. Experience a rare balance of tranquility, modern amenities and connected communities, within a community positioned for sustained growth and opportunity.

Kawartha Lakes is where growth, innovation, and natural beauty come together.

🐏 A hub for agriculture and food innovation: More than 1,100 farms across 277,000 acres, driving over $426 million in GDP.

🚗 Perfectly connected: Quick access to major highways (407, 401, 35, 115) linking Toronto and the eastern corridor of North America.

📈 A community on the rise: Projected to welcome 117,000 new residents and 39,000 new jobs by 2051.

🎓 A powerhouse of talent: Backed by Fleming College’s Frost Campus and its leading-edge research centres Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT) and Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP) and strengthened by neighbouring Fleming’s Sutherland Campus and Trent University’s innovative programs and research expertise, the region brings together a deep bench of skilled talent, fresh ideas, and industry-ready graduates.

🚴 Canada’s natural playground: Over 250 lakes, 600 km of scenic trails, 95 parks, and endless four-season adventure.

🎭 A creative and cultural magnet: 50+ destinations on the Arts & Heritage Trail, five boutique downtowns, and a flourishing community of makers and entrepreneurs.

😎 Tourism thrives here: 1.7 million visitors annually contribute $241 million to the local economy.

Ontario is Kawartha Lakes.

Learn more at City of Kawartha Lakes or visit their website at https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/