Support for workers and employers 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.
Worker supports
Employment insurance benefits and services, skills training options, and educational financial aid are available to help you plan your next step.
Employment
Temporary Employment Insurance (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
Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs)
Learn more about the government's investment through LMDAs with provinces and territories that support Canadian workers and employers with skills training and employment supports.
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.
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.
Employment Insurance (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 more 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.
Employer supports
Manage and strengthen your workforce, view funding and benefit options and additional resources to ensure your business will succeed in today’s economy.
Workforce management
Prevent layoffs with the Work-Sharing Program
Find more information on the measures for employers experiencing a temporary reduction in business.
Adapt to today’s market place using Job Bank
Resources to help find, hire and retain the right workers, explore the job market and stay informed about employment standards.
Try the Student Work Placement Program
Apply for wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students.
Funding and financial support
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises impacted by tariffs.
Strategic Response Fund
For innovative projects in sectors affected by the U.S. tariffs.
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan
Loans for large Canadian enterprises affected by current and future tariffs and countermeasures.
Supports for business
Find loans, grants and tailored programs to help your business expand into new markets.
Business Benefits Finder
Get a tailored list of benefits that may be helpful to your business.
Tax relief
Process for requesting remission of tariffs
Request exceptional relief from tariffs imposed as part of Canada’s countermeasures, as well as any future tariff actions.
Tax relief and support for businesses in response to tariffs
Deferring corporate income tax payments and GST/HST remittances from April 2 to June 30, 2025.
Services and support for specific industries
Services for agri-food exporters
Help for agri-food businesses to export goods. Services include trade shows, in-market expertise and the Canada Brand.
Support for the Canadian Steel Sector
Learn about trade measures, financial support and more to help the steel sector.
Support for Canada’s softwood lumber industry
Find out about the new measures, including financial support and investments in market diversification.
Import and export duties
Duties Relief Program
Qualified businesses can apply to import commercial goods without paying duties.
Support for Canadian exporters faced with U.S. tariffs
Get help on how to export duty-free to the U.S.
Drawback Program
Learn more about competing in export markets by removing the domestic duty impact from commercial goods.
Supporting Canadian exporters
Explore available resources to navigate U.S. tariffs.
Expanding your business into new markets
New market entry, reducing risk, trade data and inclusive trade.
What importers need to know
Find out about resources for businesses importing goods into Canada.