Ontario Welcomes $122.5 Million Investment in the Media-Technology Sector
May 21, 2026
Ross Video’s expansion will create 125 good-paying jobs and strengthen Ontario’s leadership in the global media economy.
The Ontario government is welcoming a $122.5 million investment by Ross Video Ltd., a global leader in live video production technology, to expand its manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and Iroquois. This investment will reinforce Ontario’s leadership in advancing the development and real-world application of next-generation technologies, while creating 125 new, good-paying jobs over a few years and supporting 300 existing positions across Eastern Ontario.
“Ross Video is a true, homegrown success story that speaks not only to the high calibre of Ontario-made technologies but to the resilience of our workforce and investment landscape,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Through their expanded footprint in Ottawa and Iroquois, Ross Video will continue to unlock new opportunities for Eastern Ontario’s highly skilled workforce and reinforce the province’s global leadership in advanced manufacturing and tech innovation.”
As demand for advanced broadcast solutions continues to grow in the digital age, Ross Video’s expansion will increase the company’s domestic manufacturing capacity and support the continued delivery of media technologies to customers across sports, entertainment and broadcast industries in more than 110 countries. The investment will also advance Ross Video’s innovative media processing platform, Ultrix, which helps broadcasters, venues and production teams manage complex video operations with greater speed, flexibility and efficiency.
“From major film and television productions to live sports and newsrooms, homegrown companies like Ross Video power the screen-based industries that drive billions in spending and support tens of thousands of jobs in Ontario,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Their expansion highlights and contributes to the robust competitiveness of Ontario’s film and television sector, and will attract more productions, boost local economies and develop the talent and technologies Ontario needs to continue leading Canada’s screen-based industries.”
Leveraging the province’s deep STEM talent pool and integrated network of local suppliers, component manufacturers and industry partners, Ross Video’s latest project will further position Canada as a major exporter in the global media economy. In support of this investment, Ontario is providing up to $6 million in funding through the Invest Ontario Fund.
“Ontario has been an important part of Ross Video’s growth and innovation story for decades,” said Troy English, Chief Technology Officer at Ross Video. “This investment will help accelerate the next generation of Ultrix with expanded AI-enabled capabilities, greater flexibility, and increased processing performance, while continuing to invest in Ontario talent, innovation, and manufacturing.”
Since 2018, Ontario has attracted over $222 billion in investments, supporting the creation of one million new jobs. In the face of global economic uncertainty, the government continues to introduce measures that reduce red tape and cut the cost of doing business, saving companies $12 billion annually. By fostering the conditions that encourage homegrown innovators like Ross Video to grow their operations, the government is delivering on its mandate to build a competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy.
Quick Facts
- Founded in Iroquois in 1974, Ross Video has become a globally recognized leader in media and technologies, delivering integrated solutions to customers across the full broadcast and live event production value chain.
- Ontario has generated $40 billion in technology investments since 2020. This includes investments in sectors such as AI, data centres, fintech, e-commerce, cybersecurity, retail technology, quantum technologies and advanced networks.
- Ontario’s film and television industry plays a key role in our economy. In 2025-26, the government provided $1 billion for film and television tax credits, attracting more projects, creating good jobs, developing skilled talent and boosting local economies.
- Since inception, Invest Ontario has announced $13.9 billion in investments by companies, resulting in the creation of more than 12,600 jobs across the province.
Quotes
“Ross Video’s expansion is a major boost for Ottawa’s growing tech and advanced manufacturing sectors. With facilities that draw talent from across the National Capital Region, including communities in the riding of Carleton, their investment in new manufacturing and research capacity supports high quality jobs and strengthens the local innovation corridor. I’m glad to see our government supporting this growth through the Invest Ontario Fund, which helps companies like Ross Video scale up and continue creating jobs and economic opportunities in the region.”
– George Darouze
MPP, Carleton
“Amid global economic uncertainty, it is critical that we continue to build SDG’s homegrown, highly skilled technology workforce. These investments from Ross Video and our government will expand manufacturing and tech capacity across Eastern Ontario, creating good-paying jobs and driving made-in-Ontario innovation.”
– Nolan Quinn
MPP, Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry
“Ross Video is one of Ottawa’s great success stories. This is a company that started here, grew here, and is now competing and leading on the world stage. This investment means more good-paying jobs, more innovation, and more confidence in Ottawa as a city where technology companies can grow and succeed. We’re proud to see a homegrown company continue to invest in our community and help shape the future of media technology and AI.”
– Mark Sutcliffe
Mayor of Ottawa
“Ross Video’s expansion is an important milestone for Ontario’s media-technology sector. The company’s proprietary Ultrix platform is transforming how broadcasters and live production teams operate by consolidating traditionally separate systems into a single, software-defined platform. Through the Invest Ontario Fund and the Agency’s non-financial support, we help companies navigate their growth plans, coordinate across government and connect with partners to scale successfully in Ontario.”
– Khawar Nasim
CEO, Invest Ontario
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