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Title:

812909

Agreement Number:

812909

Agreement Value:

$20,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 31, 2019 - Jan 1, 2036

Description:

Adopt breakthrough technology to improve overall performance for production of the greenest and most cost-competitive long steel product on the market. The project’s work phase is scheduled to end on December 31, 2023.

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

This project will position Gerdau to be more competitive, drive increased productivity, and transform its Ontario operations into a centre of excellence. The project allows Gerdau to reduce green house gas emissions while it continues to deliver on its significant economic, innovation and public benefit for Canada.

Location:

Whitby, Ontario, CA L1N5T1

Reference Number:

033-2019-2020-Q2-812909

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

101167930

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

Please note this update includes a change to improve standardization of reporting across projects. The end date was updated from (31/12/2023) to the current end date of (01/01/2036). This is not an extension. The end date now reflects the entirety of the agreement duration, including the benefit phase and residual audit period.

Amendment Date

Jun 30, 2026

Recipient's Operating Name:

Gerdau Whitby Mill

Recipient's Legal Name:

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation

Federal Riding Name:

Whitby

Federal Riding Number:

35114

Program:

SIF - Steel and Aluminum Program

Program Purpose:

Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services; Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada; Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

NAICS Code:

331110

Amendments:

See Amendments