Top Manufacturing Tax Credits for Canadian Businesses in 2026
Canadian manufacturing tax credits help businesses reduce operational costs. They offer financial incentives for investments in equipment and facilities. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and how to claim them effectively.
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.
60 opportunities available
Tax CreditsOpen
Research, Innovation and Commercialization Tax Credit (CRIC)
Gouvernement du QuébecRefundable tax credit for Quebec business R&D and precommercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Technology Manufacturing (CTM) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Incentivize Canadian companies to invest in clean technology
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for external design in Québec
Revenu QuébecTax credit for a design activity carried out by an outside consultant
Eligible Funding
- Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Gouvernement du QuébecReduced tax rate for Quebec-based commercialization of innovations
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
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
City of TorontoSupports tax-based incentives for new or redeveloped employment properties
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Revenu QuébecTax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Government of OntarioSupports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of certain industrial sectors
City of Trois-RivièresProperty tax credit for industrial building improvement projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Revenu QuébecTax 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
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of SaskatchewanTax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsClosed
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Laval EconomiqueProperty tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
APCHQ — Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)Non-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible apprentices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Government of CanadaCorporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Eligible Funding
- Up to 13% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban modernization
Laval EconomiqueSupports property tax credits for industrial park modernization projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Québec
Revenu QuébecPayroll 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
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Government of Prince Edward IslandRebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia logging tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit for income from logging operations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for ethanol production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecTax credit supporting eligible ethanol production activities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of AlbertaTax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecSupports Quebec companies producing eligible biodiesel before April 2023
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Government of Nova ScotiaTax incentive encouraging investment in innovative Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorTax credit for corporations investing in green technology equipment
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
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Incentivizes Canadian companies to adopt low-carbon hydrogen production technologies by offering refundable tax credits
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British ColumbiaStimulate equity investments in local small businesses, fostering economic growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- 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
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Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceSupports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
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
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for R&D in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive
Government of SaskatchewanTax credit for oil and gas production in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000,000 to $75
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorProvides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceTax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $90,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Financial support for carbon mitigation projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit Saskatchewan
Government of SaskatchewanTax credit for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Tax credit for hiring apprentices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for cellulosic ethanol production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecSupports eligible Quebec companies producing cellulosic ethanol
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec
Revenu QuébecTax incentive supporting eligible pyrolytic oil production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of YukonInvestment Tax Credit in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for unlicensed equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefund for Ontario gasoline tax paid for auxiliary equipment
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Saint-Eustache — Tax credit program
Saint-EustacheProvides property tax credits for eligible development and renovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of AlbertaTax 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
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Government of SaskatchewanTax credit for capital investments
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Tax CreditsOpen
Training tax credit for employers
Government of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of FinanceSupports corporations with eligible manufacturing and processing income
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorTax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Reduction
Government of SaskatchewanIncome tax reduction for manufacturing and processing in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of ManitobaManitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Aerospace Tax Holiday
Government of Prince Edward IslandNo corporate tax for aerospace and defence employers in PEI
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova ScotiaRefundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Advanced Marine Technology Tax Rebate
Government of Prince Edward IslandTax credit for marine technology companies
Eligible Funding
- Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)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
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of ManitobaTax credit for manufacturing investments in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaSupports tax credits for shipbuilding industry apprenticeship employers in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,875 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of ManitobaWage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec
Revenu QuébecIncentive for eligible Quebec companies producing qualifying biofuels
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Investissement Québec (IQ)Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
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
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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