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Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response
Training support for tariff-affected workers
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 570,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Canada is investing $570 million over three years to help workers affected by tariffs and global market shifts. The program supports retraining, upskilling, and employment services for workers in construction, transportation, mining, and other vulnerable sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 570,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Whitehorse
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Retraining for new jobs.
- Upgrading skills to keep current employment.
- Employment assistance for workers transitioning to new opportunities.
- Upskilling workers in construction, transportation, mining, and related sectors.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Workers in industries impacted by tariffs and global market shifts.
- Workers in construction, transportation, and mining.
- Employed workers.
- Workers eligible to claim Employment Insurance.
- Workers receiving Employment Insurance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through provincial and territorial employment systems.
- Support is delivered via Yukon’s employment and training network.
- The program relies on Labour Market Development Agreement mechanisms.
- Workers receive local, personalized support based on their situation.
Additional information
- Support is delivered through Yukon’s employment and training network.
- The program uses existing Labour Market Development Agreement mechanisms.
- Services are available in both official languages where demand is significant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada-Yukon 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-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response?
Canada is investing $570 million over three years to help workers affected by tariffs and global market shifts. The program supports retraining, upskilling, and employment services for workers in construction, transportation, mining, and other vulnerable sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response Funds up to $570,000,000 of admissible expenses.
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 affected by tariffs or market shifts.
Must be employed or EI-eligible.
For retraining or job support.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Yukon Workforce Tariff Response?
Retraining for new jobs.
Upgrading skills to keep current employment.
Employment assistance for workers transitioning to new opportunities.
Upskilling workers in construction, transportation, mining, and related sectors.
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 none 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