Ont. invests $675K in Veritas Tools Inc.’s manufacturing
by CM Staff
Veritas Tools, the manufacturing arm of Lee Valley, is a manufacturer involved in woodworking tool-design.
OTTAWA — The Ontario government is supporting a $4.5 million investment by Veritas Tools Inc. to boost local manufacturing and create 30 new good-paying jobs in Ottawa. As part of this investment, the government is providing $675,000 in funding through the Regional Development Program’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund.
“Local manufacturers like Veritas Tools play a key role in communities across the province, and our government is proud to support them as they expand and create more good-paying jobs,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Just last month, we saw the manufacturing sector in Ontario grow by over 20,000 jobs. We continue to create the right conditions to attract investments from both global and domestic companies.”
Veritas Tools, the manufacturing arm of Lee Valley, is a manufacturer involved in woodworking tool-design. The Ottawa-based company is investing $4.5 million to increase production and add new equipment to meet growing global demand. With more than 1,250 woodworking tool products and more than 100 patents, Veritas Tools manufactures some of the most sought-after woodworking tools in the world.
“Lee Valley and Veritas Tools are committed to domestic manufacturing, creating and preserving meaningful employment. We believe these to be foundational to a healthy economy. Investment in these areas is critically important and remains a priority,” said Jason Tasse, President of Lee Valley. “We appreciate the support of Ontario’s Regional Development Program. Strengthening Canada’s manufacturing sector is most effective in collaboration, as demonstrated with this expansion initiative.”
