OTTAWA — The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.
The new Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response will support workers and job seekers in the province's softwood lumber, steel and automotive industries — areas still facing steep sectoral tariffs from the United States.
The federal government says in a news release that workers in sectors affected indirectly by tariffs can also access the training and employment services on offer.