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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) offers up to $1 billion over three years to help Canadian businesses, especially SMEs, adapt to tariffs and trade disruptions by boosting productivity, cutting costs, and strengthening supply chains. Eligible activities include investments in technology, market diversification, supply chain optimization, and talent recruitment to enhance competitiveness and resilience.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Implementation of digitization, automation, and technology solutions to improve productivity.
- Market development and expansion initiatives to find new customers.
- Optimization of supply chain logistics and compliance with standards for increased market access and sales.
- Strengthening and developing domestic supply chains to enhance resilience and market reliability.
- Reshoring business operations and investing in recruitment of highly qualified personnel and expertise.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an incorporated company, corporation, co-operative, Indigenous-owned business or organization, or a non-profit organization that supports businesses.
- The applicant must demonstrate that at least 25% of their sales are to the U.S. and/or China, or show that they or the businesses they support have been directly or indirectly affected by trade disruptions such as new U.S. or China tariffs or Canadian countermeasures.
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated companies
- Corporations
- Co-operatives
- Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Non-profit organizations that support businesses
Eligible expenses
- Investments in digitization, automation, and technology upgrades.
- Market development and expansion activities.
- Optimization of supply chain logistics and compliance with market standards.
- Costs related to strengthening domestic supply chains and facilitating internal trade.
- Expenses for reshoring production, research and development operations.
- Recruitment of highly qualified personnel and expertise.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility criteria, including business type and sales or trade impact requirements
- Assess your readiness to address productivity, trade disruptions, or supply chain issues
2
Prepare project details
- Prepare an outline of your project, focusing on eligible activities such as productivity enhancements, market expansion, and supply chain strengthening
- Gather supporting documentation as necessary
3
Contact CanNor to apply
- Contact CanNor via operations@cannor.gc.ca to express your interest or request more information
- Submit your project outline and any required background
Additional information
- The program dedicates a portion of its total funding specifically to projects in the Canadian steel sector.
- CanNor coordinates with other federal departments, Indigenous partners, and territorial governments for delivery and support.
- The initiative aims to foster long-term economic resilience for Canadian businesses in the face of global trade uncertainty.
Contacts
operations@cannor.gc.ca
