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Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for Canadian agriculture facing trade disruptions
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
The Trade Disruption Customer Support program provides up to $1 billion in new lending to support Canadian agribusinesses, farm operations, and food processors facing financial challenges due to tariffs. Eligible activities include addressing cash flow issues and obtaining additional credit, contingent upon prior financial viability.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Activities funded
- Payment deferral for up to 12 months for existing loan capital for current clients.
- Access to an additional line of credit up to $500,000, secured by a general security agreement or a universal movable hypothec (in Quebec only).
- Additional support through a term loan.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 30,000
Develop sustainable urban farming with new equipment
$ 45,000
Establish a coworking space to support local entrepreneurs
$ 40,000
Launch an inclusive tech startup with workforce training
$ 35,000
Expand artisanal bakery focusing on organic products
$ 50,000
Revitalize heritage site with sustainable tourism initiatives
$ 35,000
Create tech hubs to enhance digital literacy in communities
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet the required lending criteria.
- Applicants can be either existing or new customers.
- Businesses must have been financially viable prior to the implementation of the tariffs.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian agribusinesses
- Farm operations
- Food processors
How to apply
1
Initial contact
- Contact your Business Relationship Manager at FAC to discuss your situation.
- Call 1-800-387-3232 to be connected with your local office if you do not have a direct contact with a Business Relationship Manager.
2
Evaluation and discussion of the options
- Assess your current financial situation with the FAC representative.
- Discuss available financial support options, including new lines of credit or term loans.
3
Preparation and presentation of the request
4
Reception of the decision
- Wait for a response from FAC regarding the approval or any request for additional information.
- Receive the final decision on your application and the associated terms.
Additional information
- Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is providing $1 billion in new lending to support the Canadian agriculture and food industry in response to tariffs.
- Assistance includes the possibility of deferred principal payments for up to 12 months on existing loans for current clients.
- Additional credit facilities of up to $500,000 are available, secured by a general security agreement or a universal movable hypothec in Quebec.
- FCC stands by as a long-term partner, having served the industry for over 65 years.
- The initiative is part of a coordinated effort with federal and provincial governments, industry partners, and other financial providers.
- Justine Hendricks is the President and CEO of Farm Credit Canada.
- FCC does not offer funds in the form of grants or other interest-free loans.
Contacts
csc@fcc-fac.ca
1-800-387-3232
