Tariffs Are Coming—
We Are Here to Help.
A wave of job losses, factory closures, and economic disruption is on the horizon. Whether you’re a worker, employer, or policymaker, you need to act now.
Finding Solutions Together
TariffSupport.ca connects impacted workers, businesses, and community partners with practical, immediate support to mitigate the effects of this economic crisis.
Resources & Links
Below is a list of different programs, services and supports for workers and businesses that may be affected by tariffs. These include resources from federal and provincial governments, community navigation tools, legal and financial supports.
Alberta Employment Services
Services to help Albertans find work and explore career, employment and training support.
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EmployNext for Workers
Employment services for job seekers that combines the latest job search tools, with effective community resources and partners to unlock sustainable, long-term employment.
Employment Ontario
- Offers free services such as career counselling, resume building, and job search support.
- Provides access to apprenticeships, literacy and basic skills programs, and targeted job-matching services.
Better Jobs Ontario (Ontario)
Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants (e.g. laid off, prolonged unemployment) with skills training for in-demand jobs and financial support for up to $28,000 in eligible costs
Employment Insurance (EI)
Laid-off workers may be eligible for EI benefits, offering temporary financial assistance while they seek new employment or undergo training.
Canada Training Credit (Federal)
Provides tax credits for workers to take short-term training programs, helping them transition into new jobs.
Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development
Programs providing job training and skills development to help workers transition to new employment.
WorkBC Employment Services
A range of employment support programs for job seekers in British Columbia.
Career Loans for Newcomers
Provides low-interest loans to skilled immigrants to help them upgrade their qualifications and integrate into the workforce.
Youth Digital Gateway
Resources to help youth (ages 15-30) with their employment, skills development, learning, and volunteering goals, including Summer Job opportunities.
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships For Job Seekers
Unemployed participants can work on projects to gain skills, get work experience and increase the chances of finding long-term employment.
Training and Employment Services (Alberta)
Training and employment services are programs and services that help Albertans who are unemployed or under-employed and those on Employment Insurance (EI) to gain the skills and knowledge to participate in the labour market and secure employment.
Alberta Learning Information Service - ALIS
Plan and achieve educational and career success by providing information and resources on career planning, post-secondary education, job search, and more.
Skilled Trades (Ontario)
Government programs designed to expand access to skilled trades training and certification.
Working NB
Any New Brunswicker looking for career or training opportunities can connect with a WorkingNB employment counsellor.
Nova Scotia Works
Nova Scotia Works is a one-stop job search and career advice resource, helping Nova Scotians reach their employment goals.
Skills PEI
Access resources for apprenticeship training, job seeker support, and employment.
Employment Québec
Find a job, trades and professions, hiring programs, labor market information.
Jobs, Working and Training (Saskatchewan)
Find information about finding a job, job training and apprenticeship, financial aid including the provincial training allowance and more.
211
211 connects people with the appropriate information and services to enhance Canada’s social infrastructure and enable people to fully engage in their communities.
Self-Employment Program
Supports unemployed individuals looking to start their own businesses with training and financial assistance.
Ontario Employment Services
Collection of regional employment service programs available to job seekers and employers.
EmployNext for Employers
Access to a robust toolkit of digital resources and a network of employment service organizations to discover and hire from a vast pool of job-ready candidates spanning all industries and experience levels.
Work Sharing Program For Business
The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when:
there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity, and
the decrease is beyond the control of the employer
CanExport
Funding from Global Affairs Canada's Trade Commissioner Service to help businesses diversify export markets.
Wage Subsidy Programs
Government-funded programs that help businesses hire and retain employees through wage subsidies.
Canada Summer Jobs for Businesses
A subsidy program that helps businesses hire youth for summer positions, supporting workforce continuity.
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships For Businesses
Employer funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help their community and benefit their local economy.
Export Guarantee Program
Offers financial support for businesses affected by trade barriers and tariffs.
Oh Canada Tech Directory, by DMZ
A directory of Canadian tech companies, simplifying procurement for businesses, policymakers and ecosystem builders by connecting them to companies with Canadian ownership, headquarters and intellectual property.
Canada-U.S. Trade War Information
Supports small and medium-sized businesses by providing guidance on managing the impacts of tariffs and offering resources to help businesses thrive.
CME - Manufacturer Information Hub – Trade & Tariffs
CME offers advocacy, resources, and support to manufacturers and exporters facing challenges related to tariffs and international trade.
Training and Employment Services For Employers (Alberta)
Training and employment services also support employers and industry to have the workforce they need to create jobs, grow their business and the economy.
Business Benefits Finder
Federal and provincial funding programs aimed at supporting businesses and communities affected by economic shifts.
Trade Commissioner Service
The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian businesses grow with confidence by connecting them with our funding and support programs, international opportunities, and our network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide.
Tariff Tools for Canadian Businesses
Favourability priced loans to support impacted businesses in sectors directly targeted by tariffs, as well as companies in their supply chains. Businesses will also benefit from advisory services in areas such as financial management and market diversification.
Trade Impact Program
The program will deploy $5 billion over two years, starting this year, to help exporters reach new markets for Canadian products and help companies navigate the economic challenges imposed by the tariffs, including losses from non-payment, currency fluctuations, lack of access to cash flows, and barriers to expansion.
U.S. Tariff Remission Request Process
The Government of Canada is outlining a framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for the tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) that apply beginning on March 4, 2025.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Trade Disruption Customer Support Program
To support the Canadian agriculture and food industry as tariffs are implemented, FCC is providing $1 billion in new lending to help alleviate financial challenges.
AgriStability
AgriStability protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
AgriStability is a margin based program designed to help producers manage large income declines.
Working NB
Any New Brunswick employer, regardless the size, that has human resource challenges, including recruitment, retention and training, can reach out to WorkingNB for support through a workforce consultant.
Nova Scotia Works
Nova Scotia Works helps connect people to jobs and jobs to people. We'll work together to address your recruitment and retention needs.
Skills PEI for Employers
SkillsPEI offers support and programming to employers and organizations from locations across Prince Edward Island
Jobs, Working and Training (Saskatchewan)
Find information and resources for employers, and access support services for businesses.
Tariffs and Trade Policy Resource Centre
Navigating new global tariffs: How companies can manage evolving trade relations
Federal and Provincial Tariff Support Programs
Stay informed about new tariff regulations, leverage available support programs, and implement strategic measures to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities presented by the current trade environment.
Business Vulnerability To Tariffs Self-Assessment
Report and self-assessment checklist to help businesses evaluate their vulnerability to potential tariff increases and evolving international trade dynamics.
