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Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program
Support for tariff-affected workers and employers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program provides $18.2 million over three years to support workers, businesses and communities in Manitoba affected by tariffs. It offers six pathways, including employment services, skilled trades training and employee training to help businesses adapt and remain competitive.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program Program
What is the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program?
The Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program provides $18.2 million over three years to support workers, businesses and communities in Manitoba affected by tariffs. It offers six pathways, including employment services, skilled trades training and employee training to help businesses adapt and remain 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 and employers in sectors directly and indirectly affected by tariffs.
Unemployed workers seeking to gain new skills for in-demand jobs.
Workers whose employers are participating in Work-Sharing agreements.
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).
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 Grant and Funding
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