Ontario Investing Over $320K to Protect Tariff-Impacted Workers and Businesses in Brampton-East
March 19, 2026
Ontario Investing Over $320K to Protect Tariff-Impacted Workers and Businesses in Brampton-East
Sorsys Technologies’ $1.2M project will protect and create 19 jobs
NEWS March 19, 2026
BRAMPTON —The Ontario government is investing $321,300 through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to help Sorsys Technologies increase resilience, build capacity, and re-shore critical supply chains to Ontario.
Through this investment, Sorsys Technologies is investing $1,200,000 to build four new RT-306 AI-based inspection machines, upgrade their facility, and hire and train technicians. The investment will create two new, good-paying jobs and protect 17 existing positions across Peel Region.
“Through the Ontario Together Trade Fund, our government is stepping up for the businesses in our community who’ve been directly affected by U.S. tariffs,” said Hardeep Grewal, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton-East. “Sorsys Technologies’ investment will help them adapt, stay competitive, and continue creating good jobs in these uncertain times, all while helping to make Ontario’s economy more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant.”
First announced as part of the 2025 Ontario Budget, the OTTF is part of the province’s nearly $30 billion tariff relief and support plan, dedicated to protecting the province’s workers and businesses from economic uncertainty and building a more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant economy. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, the program will help businesses across a diverse range of sectors make the necessary investments to strengthen operations in Ontario, expand market reach and protect workers.
“We are grateful for the Ontario Together Trade Fund support, which enables Sorsys Technologies to expand our advanced AI-based inspection capabilities here in Brampton. This investment allows us to strengthen Ontario’s manufacturing supply chain, reduce reliance on U.S.-based services, and support local automotive and precision manufacturing customers,” said Saman Sahraei, CEO of Sorsys Technologies Inc. “By building this capacity locally, we are not only protecting existing jobs but also positioning our region for long-term growth in advanced manufacturing and automation.”
Since its launch, the OTTF has received overwhelming demand and in response to this, the government announced an additional $100 million investment into the program last year, bringing the total funding to $150 million over three years. The increased support will enable businesses affected by U.S. tariffs to return production to Ontario, identify new sales opportunities and expand interprovincial trade.
“As U.S. tariffs continue to threaten Ontario’s critical industries, our government remains focused on ensuring our businesses have the resources needed to adapt and expand,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “By investing in Sorsys Technologies through the Ontario Together Trade Fund, we are taking decisive action to enhance the competitiveness of our economy and increasing opportunities for Ontario businesses and workers, now and for generations to come.”
As Ontario continues to navigate the impact of U.S. tariffs and global economic uncertainty, the government remains focused on delivering critical funding, cutting red tape, unleashing the economy and supporting workers.
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