On September 29, 2025, President Trump announced new tariffs that will take effect on October 14, 2025
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative Now Open For Applications
Northern Ontario businesses can now apply to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — a targeted program built to help SMEs respond to global shocks and build for the future.
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Canada bolsters its measures to protect Canadian steel and aluminum workers and industries
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/06/canada-bolsters-its-measures-to-protect-canadian-steel-and-aluminum-workers-and-ind...
Reminder: Temporary tax relief measures for businesses in response to tariffs
The Canada Revenue Agency would like to remind you about the temporary tax relief measures that are in place to support businesses in...
Provincial Government Expanding Skills Development Fund (SDF) & Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
The Ontario government is expanding the Skills Development Fund by $955 million over three years starting in 2025–26.
Thunder Bay Chamber and Thunder Bay CEDC Launch Support Program for Business Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), is proud to...
Ontario Together Trade Fund
Learn how eligible Ontario companies impacted by trade disruptions can get support to enhance resilience, strengthen capacity, build local supply chains in Ontario, and expand market reach.