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Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance
Tariff relief for northern businesses
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) liquidity assistance offers up to $2 million in non-repayable funding to incorporated for-profit businesses in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon that face tariff-related financial pressure. Eligible costs include salaries and wages, rent or commercial lease payments, utilities, business insurance and property taxes to help maintain operations and employment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
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 Canadian operations and employment during tariff-related disruption
- Addressing payroll, cash flow shortages and working capital needs linked to tariff impacts
Documents Needed
- Corporate information and a business profile
- Financial statements for the past two years
- Evidence of tariff impacts, such as export sales information
- Payroll records and a quantified demonstration of liquidity needs, employment retention targets and operational obligations
- Information regarding other government funding received
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated for-profit businesses
- Current RTRI recipients may also be eligible for liquidity support
Who is not eligible
- Not-for-profit organizations seeking liquidity support for their own operating expenses
- Businesses that are unable to demonstrate direct or indirect tariff exposure
Eligible expenses
- Employee salary and wages
- Essential recurring operating expenses, including rent or commercial lease payments, utilities, business insurance and property taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
- The Northwest Territories
- The Yukon
Selection criteria
- Regional development agencies assess applications based on program criteria, demonstrated need, and the business’s proposed response to tariff impacts.
How to apply
- Contact operations@cannor.gc.ca or your CanNor Regional Office for more information on the program and how to apply.
- Consult the RTRI application guide and complete the PDF application form.
- Submit using the submit button in the PDF, or download the form and email it with your attachments to operations@cannor.gc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications may be shared with other government departments as appropriate, including Employment and Social Development Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada and other Regional Development Agencies.
- Recipients will be required to report on employment and payroll levels during and after the project period.
- If approved, payments may be reduced, discontinued, and/or subject to repayment if the terms of the contribution agreement are not met.
Additional information
- Applications may be shared with other government departments as appropriate, including Employment and Social Development Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada and other Regional Development Agencies.
- The Government of Canada may modify the guidelines at any time without notice and may waive certain requirements on an exceptional basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance Program
What is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) liquidity assistance offers up to $2 million in non-repayable funding to incorporated for-profit businesses in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon that face tariff-related financial pressure. Eligible costs include salaries and wages, rent or commercial lease payments, utilities, business insurance and property taxes to help maintain operations and employment.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — 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 in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance program?
To be eligible for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance program, you must:
Minimum $1 million in annual revenue in one or both of the last two fiscal years.
Viable before tariffs.
Demonstrated tariff impact, material liquidity need, and commitment to maintain operations and employment in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance?
Short-term support to maintain Canadian operations and employment during tariff-related disruption
Addressing payroll, cash flow shortages and working capital needs linked to tariff impacts
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance?
You can contact Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).
Where is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance available?
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern Canada — Liquidity assistance program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.