Lennox & Addington Economic Development is dedicated to supporting local businesses as they navigate the tariff challenges imposed by the United States. On this page we will be gathering pertinent information from stakeholders related to situation in order connect businesses with the resources they need during these uncertain times.
Canada Strong:Â Concrete measures to support Canadians, workers and industries
Easily access programs, resources and measures in place to build a resilient and prosperous economy, now and for the future.
Updated: August 25, 2026
Protect Ontario Financing Program
Learn how eligible Ontario companies impacted by tariffs can get financial support to help cover everyday expenses (working capital). Protect Ontario Financing Program | Ontario.ca
Work Sharing Program
Helps businesses avoid layoffs by allowing employees to share reduced hours during temporary slowdowns. Available to Canadian organizations with at least two EI-eligible employees, agreements last 6–76 weeks.
Work-Sharing Program – Overview | Canada.ca
Updated June 2, 2026
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (Southern Ontario)
Supports Ontario businesses affected by trade disruptions, with a focus on steel and automotive industries. Provides project-based funding to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, and open new markets from 2025–2028.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative for organizations: Who can apply | FedDev Ontario
Updated May 6, 2026
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
Provides a refundable 10% corporate income tax credit on qualifying investments in Ontario manufacturing buildings, machinery, and equipment (up to $2M annually). A proposed increase to 15% is under review.
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit | ontario.ca
Updated: March 23, 2026
Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)
Helps Ontario businesses expand into new markets, strengthen supply chains, or adapt operations affected by tariffs. Provides grants or loans covering up to 75% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5M.
Ontario Together Trade Fund | ontario.ca
Updated: December 10, 2025
Duties Relief Program
Lets importers avoid paying duties on goods brought into Canada that will later be exported. Goods must be exported within four years, and compliance is monitored by the CBSA.
Trade incentives programs – Duties Relief Program | Canadian Border Services Agency
Updated August 19, 2025
Drawback Program
Provides refunds on duties already paid for goods that are later exported, destroyed, or deemed obsolete. Businesses can apply for a drawback within four years of import.
Trade Incentives Programs – Drawback Program |Canadian Border Services Agency
Updated: April 3, 2025
Pivot to Grow Loan (BDC)
Provides financing to businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs. Eligible businesses must have at least $2M in annual sales, export dependency or risk exposure to U.S. tariffs, and demonstrate profitability.
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL)
Offers large Canadian enterprises short-term financing to manage liquidity challenges caused by tariffs. Loans start at $60 million and help companies preserve operations and jobs while seeking traditional financing.
