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Top Manufacturing Tax Credits for Canadian Businesses in 2026

Manufacturing tax credits are valuable incentives designed to reduce the cost of investing in manufacturing and processing activities. These incentives often function like a manufacturing equipment tax credit – offsetting part of the cost of purchasing new machinery or building production facilities. In Canada, both the federal government and provincial governments offer various programs to encourage businesses to invest in equipment, facilities, and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)

    Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 83% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program

    Supports tax-based incentives for employment property development
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 77% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors

    Property tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

    Tax incentive for IP commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 30, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for shipbuilding

    Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 38% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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  • Innovation PEI (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate

    Tax rebate for advanced marine technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 3, 2015
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Aerospace Tax Holiday

    No corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Atlantic Investment Tax Credit

    Tax relief for Atlantic investments
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • City of Windsor logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Business Development Grant Program

    Supports investment projects in Windsor
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Town of Ajax logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Charitable organization rebate

    Property tax rebate for qualifying charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Perth logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Charity Rebate Program

    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Perth, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CIP and Mural Incentive Programs

    Funding for industrial and downtown property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $250,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan

    Financial support for brownfield redevelopment in Cornwall
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,500 to $45,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Espanola logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan Application

    Financial incentives for local redevelopment projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program

    Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Development Charges Grant Program

    City support for eligible development charges
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Emergency Benefit for Workers

    Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

    Export Distribution Centre Program

    GST/HST relief for export-oriented businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for maritime job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive

    Transferable tax credits for processing investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $ · Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 8, 2019 · Closing date : March 31, 2029
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program

    Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Timeline
    Closing date : July 1, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Property Tax Credit – Old Neighbourhoods

    Property tax relief for qualifying buildings
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Property Tax Credit for Densification

    Municipal tax relief for dense housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Village of Beiseker logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Property Tax Reduction Development Incentive Program

    Property tax relief for new development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Registered Charity Rebates

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of North Cowichan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Revitalization Tax Exemption program

    Municipal tax relief for industrial investment
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2030
    North Cowichan, BC, Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Rural Resiliency Grant Program

    Funding for rural farm improvements in King Township
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saint-Eustache logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program

    Property tax credit for building revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Windsor logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Stormwater Financing Program

    Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec

    Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec

    Supports eligible biofuel production in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec

    Tax credit for eligible ethanol production in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design

    Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 24% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebate Programs – Township of Central Frontenac

    Property tax relief for eligible local properties
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities

    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Laurentian Valley (LV) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Funding for eligible property improvements in Laurentian Valley
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada