Updated June 2026

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.

124 programs available

Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge
FABrIC
Funding for Canadian IoT product development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Rural Resiliency Grant Program
Township of King
Funding for rural farm improvements in King Township
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Township of Southgate
Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Stormwater Financing Program
City of Windsor
Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Stormwater Incentive Program
City of Hamilton
Online land registration and property records access
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for maritime regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Technologies described in Class 43.1 and 43.2
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Tax incentives for clean energy investments
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Rebate Program for Vacant Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Partial tax relief for vacant business properties
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Rebate Programs – Township of Central Frontenac
Township of Central Frontenac
Property tax relief for eligible local properties
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities
Town of Bracebridge
Property tax rebate for eligible charities
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax relief and support for businesses in response to tariffs
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Temporary tax relief for tariff-affected businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan
Town of Amherstburg
Financial incentives for Amherstburg development projects
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan
Town of Erin
Funding for property improvement projects
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Greater Napanee Industrial Community Improvement Plan
Town of Greater Napanee
Financial incentives for industrial redevelopment
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Centre Wellington Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs
Township of Centre Wellington
Financial incentives for community improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- 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
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Township of Hornepayne Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Incentive Programs
Township of Hornepayne
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of King Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Township of King
Financial support for township improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Township of Laurentian Valley (LV)
Funding for eligible property improvements in Laurentian Valley
Ontario, Canada
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, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Township of Warwick
Funding for community improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Township of Wellesley
Financial support for property and building improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Vacancy Rebate Application
Town of Minto
Property tax rebate for vacant commercial and industrial buildings
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Vacant Commercial and Industrial Buildings Property Tax Rebate
Municipality of Thames Centre
Property tax rebate for vacant buildings
Thames Centre, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Thames Centre, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Transport Canada (TC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada