Tariff Support

Employment and Social Development Canada

Tariff Support

The government is also taking steps to mitigate the impact of its tariff countermeasures on Canadian workers and businesses by establishing a remission process to consider requests for exceptional relief from the tariffs imposed as part of Canada's immediate response, as well as any future tariff actions.

Work-Sharing Program

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The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs, when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.
The government will closely monitor impacts across sectors and the economy, and will bring forward additional measures to support workers and businesses as needed. 

Canada Small Business Financing Program

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The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.

Farm Credit Canada

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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is a dedicated lender for the agriculture and agri-food sectors and provides a range of financial products and services to support Canadian farmers and business related to farming.

Export Development Canada

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Export Development Canada (EDC) helps Canadian companies of all sizes succeed in global markets with trade knowledge, financial solutions, insurance, equity and connections.

Trade Commissioner Service

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The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian businesses grow with confidence by connecting them with its funding and support programs, international opportunities, and its network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide.

Support Ontario Made

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Including cars, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, technology, food, clothing, and more.

Your purchase matters. By simply buying Ontario Made products, you are directly supporting incredible manufacturers, makers, retailers, and their employees in your community.

This helps us grow a stronger economy for Ontarians. Let’s all do our part to celebrate and support these companies and their Ontario-made products.

Procure What You Need Locally

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With everything going on, you may be wondering how to find things locally. Luckily, LEDC has built up a business directory of over 2,000 local businesses in the area that can help you source everything from Pylons to Pizza.