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Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program
Support for tariff-affected workers and employers
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides $18.2 million over three years to support Manitoba workers and employers affected by tariffs. It funds training, employment services, self-employment supports, and employer workforce upskilling to help businesses adapt and stay competitive.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment services for workers.
- Skilled trades training and other skills development training.
- Self-employment supports.
- Demand-led training partnerships.
- Employee training to help businesses retain and upskill their workforce.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Workers.
- Employers.
- Service partners.
Eligible expenses
- Training costs for employees.
- Support for skills development and upskilling.
- Costs related to employment services and workforce adaptation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program Program
What is the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program?
This program provides $18.2 million over three years to support Manitoba workers and employers affected by tariffs. It funds training, employment services, self-employment supports, and employer workforce upskilling to help businesses adapt and stay competitive.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program program, you must:
Workers, employers, or service partners.
Tariff-impacted organizations or workers.
Fits a program pathway.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program?
Employment services for workers.
Skilled trades training and other skills development training.
Self-employment supports.
Demand-led training partnerships.
Employee training to help businesses retain and upskill their workforce.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program available?
The Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program?
Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Manitoba