Customs Tariffs

Published on 29 May 2025

Support Programs Available

Federal government assistance programs

To support businesses in this period of uncertainty, the federal government has announced a number of measures.

Help with cash flow

Easing countermeasures on imports from the United States

Support in understanding ACEUM compliance

A page has recently been set up by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to help companies better understand the requirements for preferential treatment under the CUSMA. A telephone hotline is also available.

Quebec government assistance measures


The Quebec government also offers various programs:

  • FRONTIÈRE Program: a temporary program designed to provide financial assistance of up to $50 million to companies with liquidity needs whose sales are affected by tariffs.
  • Chantier productivité: Financial assistance in the form of an interest-free repayable loan, and may grant non-repayable contributions to companies with productivity-enhancing investment projects of over $10 million.
  • Panorama Program: support for market diversification