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Prairie businesses impacted by global trade disruptions - apply for funding through the RTRI

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a component of the Government of Canada’s national strategy to support Canadian businesses facing global trade disruptions. The Government of Canada through PrairiesCan is now accepting applications for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) from businesses and organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Quick facts

  • RTRI is part of a broader federal strategy to support Canadian businesses facing global trade disruptions.
  • The RTRI was announced in March 2025. Delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies, this $1 billion fund supports small and medium-sized enterprises directly or indirectly impacted by tariffs, along with not-for-profit organizations that help businesses manage trade disruptions.
  • The RTRI offers repayable and non-repayable contributions for eligible impacted businesses, with non-repayable support of up to $1 million and repayable contributions normally up to $5 million.
  • Applications for RTRI support on the Prairies are accepted through PrairiesCan’s web portal.

From: Prairies Economic Development Canada

 

Please see this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/09/prairie-businesses-impacted-by-global-trade-disruptions-can-now-apply-for-funding-through-the-regional-tariff-response-initiative-rtri.html

 

Topic(s)

U.S. Tariffs and Canadian Retaliatory Surtax
Security and Trade Facilitation Programs
International Trade and Border Management

Information source

Canadian News Channel
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