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Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response
Training support for tariff-affected Ontario workers
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This Ontario program supports workers and employers affected by tariffs and global trade disruptions. It funds training and employment services through Skills Advance Ontario, with up to $228.8 million over three years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
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
- Ontario
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
- Sector-based workforce development partnerships.
- Training and upskilling for workers affected by tariffs and trade disruptions.
- Support for employers to retain and redeploy staff.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in Ontario.
- Employment and training service providers in Ontario.
- Not-for-profit organizations and social agencies in Ontario.
- Municipalities, chambers of commerce, and sector associations in Ontario.
Who is not eligible
- Private consultants.
- Consultant lobbyists.
- Organizations that are not valid legal entities.
Eligible expenses
- Training wage subsidies for eligible employees.
- Funding for skills training and upskilling activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed on an ongoing basis.
- Applications are reviewed against transparent, consistent, and measurable criteria.
- Applicants are notified of the decision.
Additional information
- The program is delivered through Skills Advance Ontario.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds are fully allocated.
- Applicants are notified whether their application is successful or unsuccessful.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response?
This Ontario program supports workers and employers affected by tariffs and global trade disruptions. It funds training and employment services through Skills Advance Ontario, with up to $228.8 million over three years.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response program, you must:
Legal entity operating in Ontario
Employer or service provider applicant
Meets legislation and insurance requirements
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response?
Sector-based workforce development partnerships.
Training and upskilling for workers affected by tariffs and trade disruptions.
Support for employers to retain and redeploy staff.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at skillsadvanceontario@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-855-216-2090.
Where is the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response available?
The Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response is a Other Support