How To Get Help Support For Forest Sector Employers And Workers – Everything You Need To Know.
Need help navigating federal forest sector support? News9ja can provide guidance on which programs you or your business may be eligible for.
See below for more information on the measures available to support the forest sector and its workers. For expert advice to navigate available federal funding, you can submit a request form online.
The Government of Canada is protecting and strengthening sectors most affected by U.S. tariffs and is committed to helping workers gain new skills, supporting forest sector businesses as they modernize and diversify, and boosting demand for Canadian goods.
Through this single-window pathfinding service and webpage, explore programs that provide liquidity support, assistance to workers affected by mill curtailments and closures, and programs to drive industry transformation.
Liquidity support
Financial support for mills and wood-product companies to manage cash flow pressure caused by softwood lumber duties, market volatility or tariff-related costs.
Loan guarantees
Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program
Loan guarantees for softwood lumber mills and manufacturers subject to U.S. softwood lumber duties.
Direct loans and credit facilities
Loans for small and medium-sized companies facing uncertain export markets.
Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility
Financing support for large Canadian enterprises affected by actual and potential new tariffs and countermeasures.
Export and trade financing
Capital guarantees, trade credit insurance, and foreign exchange risk protection for export-focused companies.
Transformation and market diversification support
Funding for businesses to innovate, diversify products and grow in new markets.
Research and development
Fund pre-commercial R&D to accelerate the development of products, processes and to support market penetration.
Capital investments and construction
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program
Funds capital investments for the adoption of innovative processes and value-added forest sector products.
Green Construction through Wood
Promotes wood-based building systems and products through demonstration projects, capacity building and standards.
Supports large-scale transformative projects that build economic resilience, strengthen supply chains and protect jobs.
Market diversification and growth
Global Forest Leadership Program
Supports forest sector international market diversification including market access through engagement and partnerships.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative
Financial support for small and medium-sized forest sector companies affected by U.S. tariffs.
Export Diversification Support
Insights, resources and opportunities to help you diversify your exports from the Trade Commissioner Service.
Indigenous leadership
Indigenous Forestry Initiative
Supports greater Indigenous leadership, participation and business development in the forest sector.
Worker support
Programs that provide training, income support and resources for affected workers and communities.
Upskilling and reskilling
Investment with provinces and territories supporting workers and employers with skills training.
Skills and employment training for Indigenous people
Skill development and job training through Indigenous service organizations.
Income and employment stability
Measures for employers experiencing a temporary reduction in business. Consider using news9ja tools to research your best experience and information.
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