Tariffs Are Coming—
We Are Here to Help.

Services to help Albertans find work and explore career, employment and training support.

Access to a robust toolkit of digital resources and a network of employment service organizations to discover and hire from a vast pool of job-ready candidates spanning all industries and experience levels.

Employment services for job seekers that combines the latest job search tools, with effective community resources and partners to unlock sustainable, long-term employment.

Sign up for a free informative webinar from Thrive Career Wellness. Designed to equip employers with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively navigate the complexities introduced by tariffs.

• Offers free services such as career counselling, resume building, and job search support.
• Provides access to apprenticeships, literacy and basic skills programs, and targeted job-matching services.

Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants (e.g. laid off, prolonged unemployment) with skills training for in-demand jobs and financial support for up to $28,000 in eligible costs

Any New Brunswick employer, regardless the size, that has human resource challenges, including recruitment, retention and training, can reach out to WorkingNB for support through a workforce consultant.

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Provides tax credits for workers to take short-term training programs, helping them transition into new jobs.

Funding from Global Affairs Canada's Trade Commissioner Service to help businesses diversify export markets.

Laid-off workers may be eligible for EI benefits, offering temporary financial assistance while they seek new employment or undergo training.

The Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid layoffs when:
there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity, and
the decrease is beyond the control of the employer

Financing support for large Canadian enterprises affected by actual and potential new tariffs and countermeasures and which face challenges accessing traditional sources of market financing.

Stay informed about new tariff regulations, leverage available support programs, and implement strategic measures to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities presented by the current trade environment.

Report and self-assessment checklist to help businesses evaluate their vulnerability to potential tariff increases and evolving international trade dynamics.

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Navigating new global tariffs: How companies can manage evolving trade relations

Collection of regional employment service programs available to job seekers and employers.

Supports unemployed individuals looking to start their own businesses with training and financial assistance.

211 connects people with the appropriate information and services to enhance Canada’s social infrastructure and enable people to fully engage in their communities.

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Find information and resources for employers, and access support services for businesses.

Find information about finding a job, job training and apprenticeship, financial aid including the provincial training allowance and more.

Find a job, trades and professions, hiring programs, labor market information.

SkillsPEI offers support and programming to employers and organizations from locations across Prince Edward Island

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Access resources for apprenticeship training, job seeker support, and employment.

Nova Scotia Works helps connect people to jobs and jobs to people. We'll work together to address your recruitment and retention needs.

Nova Scotia Works is a one-stop job search and career advice resource, helping Nova Scotians reach their employment goals.

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Any New Brunswicker looking for career or training opportunities can connect with a WorkingNB employment counsellor.

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Government programs designed to expand access to skilled trades training and certification.

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AgriStability protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
AgriStability is a margin based program designed to help producers manage large income declines.

To support the Canadian agriculture and food industry as tariffs are implemented, FCC is providing $1 billion in new lending to help alleviate financial challenges.

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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.

The Government of Canada is outlining a framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for the tariffs on products from the United States (U.S.) that apply beginning on March 4, 2025.

The program will deploy $5 billion over two years, starting this year, to help exporters reach new markets for Canadian products and help companies navigate the economic challenges imposed by the tariffs, including losses from non-payment, currency fluctuations, lack of access to cash flows, and barriers to expansion.

Favourability priced loans to support impacted businesses in sectors directly targeted by tariffs, as well as companies in their supply chains. Businesses will also benefit from advisory services in areas such as financial management and market diversification.

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

Federal and provincial funding programs aimed at supporting businesses and communities affected by economic shifts.

Plan and achieve educational and career success by providing information and resources on career planning, post-secondary education, job search, and more.

Training and employment services also support employers and industry to have the workforce they need to create jobs, grow their business and the economy.

Training and employment services are programs and services that help Albertans who are unemployed or under-employed and those on Employment Insurance (EI) to gain the skills and knowledge to participate in the labour market and secure employment.

CME offers advocacy, resources, and support to manufacturers and exporters facing challenges related to tariffs and international trade.

Supports small and medium-sized businesses by providing guidance on managing the impacts of tariffs and offering resources to help businesses thrive.

A directory of Canadian tech companies, simplifying procurement for businesses, policymakers and ecosystem builders by connecting them to companies with Canadian ownership, headquarters and intellectual property.

Offers financial support for businesses affected by trade barriers and tariffs.

Unemployed participants can work on projects to gain skills, get work experience and increase the chances of finding long-term employment.

Employer funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help their community and benefit their local economy.

Resources to help youth (ages 15-30) with their employment, skills development, learning, and volunteering goals, including Summer Job opportunities.

A subsidy program that helps businesses hire youth for summer positions, supporting workforce continuity.

Government-funded programs that help businesses hire and retain employees through wage subsidies.

Provides low-interest loans to skilled immigrants to help them upgrade their qualifications and integrate into the workforce.

A range of employment support programs for job seekers in British Columbia.

Programs providing job training and skills development to help workers transition to new employment.

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