Support for workers impacted by tariffs
In response to the shifting economic landscape, the Government of Canada has a plan to protect and strengthen Canada’s economic future. This means giving Canadian workers and employers the tools they need to adapt and succeed all in one place. The Rapid Response Supports for Workers and Employers announced in late August will help workers access income support and help employers retain and retrain their workforce during periods of economic uncertainty. Support includes temporary Employment Insurance measures and the new Workforce Retention and Retraining Program.
Worker supports
Employment insurance benefits and services, skills training options, and educational financial aid are available to help you plan your next step.
On this page
Employment
Temporary EI Measures
Read more about measures that improve access to EI benefits including waiving the one-week EI waiting period.
Job Bank
View job postings and career opportunities on the Government of Canada’s leading source for jobs and labour market information.
Skills and training
Skills for Success
Assess your skills and learn about the skills necessary to succeed in today’s evolving labour market.
Training Finder
Gain in-demand skills from training courses by recognized Canadian institutions.
Skills and employment training for Indigenous people
Develop your skills and access job training through Indigenous service organizations.
Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs)
Learn about the EI-funded LMDAs that help workers and employers affected by tariffs access training and employment support.
Educational financial aid
Canada Student Grants and Loans
Learn about grants and loans available to full-time and part-time post-secondary students.
Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP)
Apply for repayment assistance if you are having trouble paying your loan.
EI and courses or training programs
Take a course or training program while receiving EI benefits.
For Red Seal trades students
Canada Apprentice Loan
See if you are eligible for interest-free loans to help you complete your apprenticeship in a designated Red Seal trade.
Tax deductions and credits
Learn about Canadian tax deductions and credits for tradespeople, including those for moving expenses, tuition fees and their tool expenses.
EI for apprentices
Find out if you are eligible to receive income support during your full-time technical training.
Support for businesses
Support for businesses impacted by tariffs
Find new and enhanced measures to support Canadian businesses most affected by tariffs.
Upcoming support
Together, let’s build a strong Canada
Investing in our workers, our industries, and our communities. Building an economy by Canadians, for Canadians.