Ontario, Feb. 21 -- Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. will invest $141 million to renovate and expand its flagship manufacturing, distribution and sales centre in Brampton, adding a new production line and creating construction jobs.

According to a government release, the expansion will introduce a production line capable of manufacturing at least 20 million additional cases annually.

The project is expected to create up to 500 jobs during the construction phase.

The new production line will be built by Canadian tradespeople, with at least 75% of materials sourced domestically, according to the government.

Officials said the upgraded facility will increase production capacity and packaging capabilities and allow the company to bring new ...