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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance
Help for businesses affected by tariffs
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit incorporated businesses located and active in British Columbia.
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Overview
The British Columbia Regional Tariff Response Initiative supports businesses affected by tariffs with liquidity support. It can fund salaries, wages and certain essential expenses such as commercial rent, utilities, commercial insurance and property taxes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 1,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Maintain operations and staff in Canada during tariff-related disruptions.
- Address short-term financial pressures caused by tariffs.
Documents Needed
- Business information and company profile
- Financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years and current or interim financial statements
- Evidence demonstrating the impacts of tariffs, including information on export sales
- Payroll records for the 12 past months
- Cash flow forecasts for 12 months, quantified demonstration of liquidity needs, incorporation documents, and confirmation of all other sources of project funding
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit incorporated businesses located and active in British Columbia.
- Businesses that have generated annual revenue of at least 1 million dollars in one or both of the last two fiscal years.
- Businesses negatively affected by tariffs.
- Current IRRT recipients who may also be eligible for liquidity support starting from 22 August 2026, without duplicate funding.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations seeking liquidity support for their own operating expenses.
- Businesses that cannot demonstrate direct or indirect exposure to tariffs.
Eligible expenses
- Employee salaries and wages
- Rent or commercial lease
- Utilities
- Commercial insurance
- Property taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Acquisition of land and buildings
- Entertainment expenses
- Motor vehicle costs
- Refinancing existing debt
- Costs deemed unreasonable, non-incremental, or unrelated to project activities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- The program criteria.
- The applicant's demonstrated needs.
- The business's proposed response to the impacts of tariffs.
- The applicant's viability, assessed from the attestation, financial information, and operating history.
How to apply
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Consult the applicant guide for businesses or not-for-profit organizations.
- Submit an application through the application portal.
- In the portal, select the appropriate organization and program stream.
- If you are applying for liquidity support, submit all required supporting documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as they are received, with priority given to businesses seeking liquidity support to address immediate tariff-related impacts.
- Applications may be shared with other federal departments and institutions, as needed.
- If the application is accepted, recipients carry out the project activities and then submit claims for reimbursement of eligible costs.
- PacifiCan processes a complete reimbursement claim package in 15 business days.
- Reimbursement claims may be submitted quarterly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance Program
What is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance?
The British Columbia Regional Tariff Response Initiative supports businesses affected by tariffs with liquidity support. It can fund salaries, wages and certain essential expenses such as commercial rent, utilities, commercial insurance and property taxes.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance program?
To be eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance program, you must:
Be a for-profit incorporated business located and active in British Columbia.
Have an annual revenue of at least 1 million dollars.
Have been viable before the imposition of tariffs.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance?
Maintain operations and staff in Canada during tariff-related disruptions.
Address short-term financial pressures caused by tariffs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance?
You can contact Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) by email at PacifiCan.RTRI-SME_IRRT-PME@pacifican.gc.ca or by phone at 1-888-338-9378.
Where is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance available?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia — Liquidity assistance program is available the province of British Columbia.