Canadian businesses impacted by the imposition of new tariffs may be eligible for support measures from the federal government.
This section guides you through the programs designed to ease financial pressures, help you apply for remissions or refunds, and support your competitiveness in the market.
You will find clear explanations, eligibility criteria, and the steps required to access assistance.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Funds projects aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs, and diversifying markets. Eligible businesses can apply for up to $1 million.
Aide à s’adapter à de nouveaux marchés, à améliorer la productivité, soutenir la liquidité des entreprises et financer des besoins stratégiques grâce à un prêt pouvant aller jusqu’à 5 millions de dollars.
Allows businesses to claim a refund of duties paid on imported goods if those goods are later exported in the same condition or after being transformed into products destined for export.
Permet dans des cas exceptionnels de réduire ou rembourser les droits payés pour certains biens importés des États-Unis lorsqu’aucune source alternative n’est disponible auprès de fournisseurs canadiens ou non américains.
Offers loans of at least $30 million to large Canadian companies with annual revenues of approximately $150 million or more.
Allows businesses to import commercial goods without paying duties, provided the goods are eventually exported or incorporated into products intended for export.
Employment Insurance / Temporary Measures
Suppression de la période d’attente pour l’accès aux prestations, assouplissement des règles relatives aux indemnités de départ, augmentation du nombre de semaines de prestations régulières pour les travailleurs de longue date et ajustement du taux de chômage dans certaines régions.
Allows businesses to reduce employees’ working hours while maintaining partial income support through Employment Insurance.
Sector-Specific Programs
Softwood Lumber Industry Support Program
Provides loan guarantees, diversification grants, and retraining support to assist softwood lumber businesses and workers.
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Enhanced AgriStability: Increased compensation rates and doubled payment caps.
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Additional $75 million for the AgriMarketing Program to diversify export markets.
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Interest-free portion increased to $500,000 for advances related to canola production.
