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Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Liquidity support for large Canadian enterprises
Funding available
$ 30,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility provides liquidity assistance to large Canadian enterprises affected by new tariffs and countermeasures. It supports interest-bearing term loans for thirty-six (36) months of liquidity and operating needs after other capital sources are exhausted, helping preserve employment, operations, and financial stability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 30,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 150,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Securing short-term liquidity to address financial shortfalls caused by imposed or potential tariffs and countermeasures.
Documents Needed
- Completed Enquiry Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Large for-profit enterprises in all sectors.
- Large Canadian enterprises that can demonstrate they have been or expect to be affected by new tariffs and countermeasures.
Who is not eligible
- Companies found guilty of tax evasion.
- Certain public institutions.
- Entities with direct or indirect significant ownership by political office holders.
- Entities that promote violence, incite hatred or discrimination.
- Businesses that have filed for relief or protection under the Companies’ Creditor Arrangement Act (Canada), or any similar legislation in any jurisdiction.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Businesses already in insolvency proceedings or seeking creditor protection.
- Companies found guilty of tax evasion.
- Certain public institutions and entities with significant political office-holder ownership.
- Entities that promote violence, hatred, or discrimination.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with significant operations or a significant workforce in Canada.
How to apply
- Review the LETL factsheet to assess your eligibility.
- Fill in the Enquiry form.
- Submit your completed Enquiry form by email to info@ceefc-cfuec.ca.
- Do not attach any documents other than the Enquiry form.
- If you qualify, CEEFC will contact you and provide a form requesting additional information.
Processing and Agreement
- CEEFC will evaluate eligibility after receiving the completed Enquiry form.
- Qualifying applicants will receive a form requesting additional information to move the process forward.
- CEEFC will promptly send applicants a non-disclosure agreement, application form and instructions.
Additional information
- The LETL facility is delivered through Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) via its subsidiary, Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation (CEEFC).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) Program
What is the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)?
The Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility provides liquidity assistance to large Canadian enterprises affected by new tariffs and countermeasures. It supports interest-bearing term loans for thirty-six (36) months of liquidity and operating needs after other capital sources are exhausted, helping preserve employment, operations, and financial stability.
Who is eligible for the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) program?
To be eligible for the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) program, you must:
Large Canadian enterprises affected by new tariffs and countermeasures
Annual Canadian revenue of approximately $150 million or more
Minimum loan size of $30 million
What expenses are eligible under Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)?
Securing short-term liquidity to address financial shortfalls caused by imposed or potential tariffs and countermeasures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)?
You can contact Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) by email at info@ceefc-cfuec.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) available?
The Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) program is available across Canada.
Is the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)?
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) is funded by Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)