The federal government is investing $11.6 million in Saskatoon businesses as Canadian companies continue adjusting to higher U.S. tariffs and supply-chain uncertainty.

The funding will support 10 projects involving eight Saskatoon-based organizations, with investments aimed at improving productivity, expanding production, strengthening domestic supply chains and opening new markets.

Businesses receiving support include Biktrix Enterprises, Doepker Industries, Drake Meats Processors, Great Western Brewing Company and RMD Engineering, among others.

Projects include new manufacturing equipment, automation and expanded production capacity. Drake Meats, for example, is developing a new federally inspected Saskatoon facility that is scheduled to open in December 2026.

The federal government says the investment is intended to help Saskatchewan businesses reduce the impact of U.S. tariffs while becoming more competitive in domestic and international markets.

The funding comes as Canadian companies increasingly look beyond traditional U.S. markets and invest in domestic production and supply-chain resilience.

For Saskatoon’s business sector, the investment could provide additional momentum for manufacturing expansion, productivity improvements and export diversification.