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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance
Support for Quebec businesses affected by tariffs
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (IRRT) supports for-profit corporations located and active in Quebec that are affected by tariffs, with non-repayable support of up to 2 M$. The liquidity stream covers wages and certain essential operating expenses such as rent, utilities, and commercial insurance.
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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
- Quebec
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
- Short-term support to maintain operations and employees despite tariff-related pressures.
Documents Needed
- Company information and company profile.
- Financial statements for the last two fiscal years.
- Evidence of the effects of the tariffs, such as export sales information.
- Payroll records and quantified demonstration of liquidity needs, employee retention goals, and operational obligations for a liquidity support request.
- Information on any other government funding received.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit corporations located and active in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations seeking liquidity support for their own operating expenses.
- Businesses that are unable to demonstrate their direct or indirect exposure to tariffs.
Eligible expenses
- Employee wages and salaries.
- Recurring essential operating expenses related to rent or commercial lease, utilities, commercial insurance, and property taxes.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs deemed unreasonable, that are not additional costs or that are not related to project activities.
- The acquisition of land and buildings, entertainment expenses, costs related to motor vehicles, and refinancing of existing debt.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Program criteria.
- Demonstrated needs.
- The company's proposed response to the effects of the tariffs.
How to apply
- If you are already a DEC client, contact your advisor directly.
- If you are not yet a DEC client, contact DEC by phone, TTY, or email to discuss your project.
- DEC will contact you within 24 business hours to assess eligibility, answer your questions, and send the required form to submit an assistance request.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests may be shared with other federal departments and institutions as needed.
- Automated systems or artificial intelligence may be used to support the review and assessment of applications.
- If the request is approved, the payment schedule will be specified in the contribution agreement.
- Reporting is required on staffing levels and payroll during and after the project period.
Additional information
- The IRRT is part of CERI.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance Program
What is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (IRRT) supports for-profit corporations located and active in Quebec that are affected by tariffs, with non-repayable support of up to 2 M$. The liquidity stream covers wages and certain essential operating expenses such as rent, utilities, and commercial insurance.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance program?
To be eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance program, you must:
Be a for-profit corporation located and active in Quebec.
Have generated annual revenue of at least 1 M$ in one of the last two fiscal years.
Have been viable before the imposition of tariffs.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance?
Short-term support to maintain operations and employees despite tariff-related pressures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) or by phone at 1-800-561-0633.
Where is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance available?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Quebec — Liquidity assistance program is available the province of Quebec.