British Columbia
Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced some initial tariff relief measures:
- Goods and services procured by the government must prioritize Canadian suppliers, aiming to reduce or eliminate U.S. procurement.
- The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has been instructed to stop purchasing U.S.-made alcohol and to halt its sale to retailers and restaurants.
- Future capital projects planned by the government will be temporarily paused to minimize the use of American contractors and materials.
Ontario
The Government of Ontario has outlined some retaliatory actions:
- Removing U.S. alcohol products from the LCBO
- Banning U.S.-based companies from Ontario procurement
During the election campaign, the Ontario government said they would support businesses and workers impacted by tariffs, but there are no details about their plans yet.
New Brunswick
The Government of New Brunswick has announced several measures to counter the impact of U.S. tariffs, which include:
- $40 million competitiveness and growth program: Aimed at enhancing the long-term sustainability of New Brunswick’s large export-intensive companies
- Working capital loans: Up to $5 million in financial support to help businesses maintain operations
- New Brunswick Fisheries Fund: $4 million allocated to support seafood producers, who are among the hardest hit
- Opportunities NB: Leverage its existing $30 million strategic assistance budget to address current challenges, support contingency planning, market diversification, and productivity improvements
- Flexible labour market support program: Providing support and services to those who jobs have been affected by tariffs
Click here for a comprehensive overview of New Brunswick’s support package and action plan.
Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia announced the following measures taken in response to tariffs:
- U.S. businesses can no longer bid on provincial procurement projects
- Exploring the cancellation of existing contracts
- Doubling the cost of tolls at the Cobequid Pass for commercial vehicles from the U.S.
- Removing U.S. products from liquor stores
- In their 2026 Budget, Nova Scotia added a contingency fund to respond to tariffs
Click here for more information about Nova Scotia’s response.
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced some measures in response to tariffs:
- Removing U.S. products from liquor stores
- Reviewing and stopping procurement from the U.S.
We will update with more information as it becomes available.
Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island has introduced new measures to counter the impact of U.S. tariffs. These include:
- Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund: Covers up to 60 percent of costs (to a maximum of $32,000) associated with market research, advertising, trade shows, and market strategies.
- Tariff Working Capital Program: Provides financial relief to businesses affected by tariffs, helping them maintain operations, preserve jobs, and invest in alternative supply chain strategies. Eligible businesses can receive up to $500,000 over six years at a fixed rate of four percent, with principal payments deferred for 12 months.
- Expanded trade missions: Innovation PEI is doubling trade missions for Island exporters, with planned missions across Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Mexico/Caribbean region.
For a comprehensive overview of PEI’s tariff response plan support measures: Cabinet Committee on Trade Relations announces province’s Tariff Response Plan to support Island businesses | Government of Prince Edward Island
Quebec
The Government of Quebec has announced a series of measures aimed at softening the blow of U.S. tariffs on the province’s economy. These include:
- FRONTIERE program: Aims to maintain the activities and liquidity of Quebec's export companies in the manufacturing and primary sectors, with loans up to $50 million.
- ESSOR program: Provides interest-free repayable loans and grants non-repayable contributions to businesses with investment projects of more than $10 million that stand out in terms of productivity.
- Panorama financing and support: Provides working capital to increase or diversify sales in Canada and internationally (excluding the U.S.).
- Grand V initiative: Aims to stimulate investments and accelerate the shift toward innovation and sustainable productivity to propel business growth.
- FORCE program: Assists businesses affected by tariffs or the threat of tariffs in developing the skills of their workforce.
- Local Investment Funds (LIF): Companies can benefit from a six-month deferral for reimbursement, including principal and interest repayment, of the financing granted under the FLI.
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's (CDPQ) program: Encourages Quebec companies to launch new projects to increase their productivity or to make a strategic pivot to new markets.
For a comprehensive overview of Quebec’s support measures: Support measures for Québec businesses affected by the imposition of U.S. tariffs | Government of Québec
Manitoba
The Government of Manitoba has announced some initial tariff relief measures:
- Businesses affected by tariffs will have the option to defer paying both the provincial sales tax and the health and post-secondary education tax levy — commonly known as the payroll tax — for at least the next three months.
- On March 6, amendments were introduced to the Government Purchases Act that would prioritize Canadian suppliers. Under the buy Canadian policy, preferential treatment may be given to a Canadian supplier when purchasing goods under the authority of the Government Purchases Act.
More information about these measures will be available in the 2025 Manitoba budget, which will be released March 20.
British Columbia
The Government of British Columbia is working toward introducing legislation that, if passed, would allow B.C. to further protect jobs and businesses. The proposed legislation would implement the following measures:
Alberta
The Government of Alberta has announced some measures in response to tariffs:
- Stop buying, as well as removing U.S. alcohol products
- Halt contracting with U.S. companies
- Stop purchases of video lottery terminals (VLTs) from the U.S.
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