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Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response
Training support for tariff-impacted workers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
Workers in industries impacted by tariffs and global market shifts.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Workforce Tariff Response is a $570 million, three-year initiative for workers in industries impacted by tariffs and global market shifts in Yukon. It supports skills development, retraining, employment assistance, and upgrading skill sets to help workers transition to new jobs or keep current employment.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop skills and gain experience to transition to new work.
- Find new opportunities in growing industries.
- Keep their current job by upgrading their skill sets.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Workers in industries impacted by tariffs and global market shifts.
- Workers who are employed, eligible to claim Employment Insurance, or receiving Employment Insurance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Additional information
- Supports will be delivered through the Yukon’s employment and training network funded through the Labour Market Development Agreements.
- Services will be available in both official languages where there is significant demand.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response Program
What is the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response?
The Workforce Tariff Response is a $570 million, three-year initiative for workers in industries impacted by tariffs and global market shifts in Yukon. It supports skills development, retraining, employment assistance, and upgrading skill sets to help workers transition to new jobs or keep current employment.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response program, you must:
Workers in industries impacted by tariffs and global market shifts.
Must be employed, eligible to claim Employment Insurance, or receiving Employment Insurance.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response?
Develop skills and gain experience to transition to new work.
Find new opportunities in growing industries.
Keep their current job by upgrading their skill sets.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at 819-994-5559.
Where is the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response available?
The Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response?
Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Yukon