About Prairies Economic Development Canada
Federal regional development agency supporting economic growth, innovation and business scale-up across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Operating context
PrairiesCan's RDII remains open for Prairie defence supply-chain and capacity projects until December 31, 2027 or earlier if funding is committed, with completion required by March 31, 2028. Access proceeds through an expression of interest and an invited full application. Prospective applicants should discuss the project with an officer, explain its defence-market demand and provide a credible schedule and funding plan. The agency's February 2026 announcement of more than $6.5 million in repayable support for two Alberta manufacturers shows program deployment without implying automatic support for another firm. The short interval between the final intake deadline and project completion makes delivery readiness an important part of the initial discussion.