Supporting Tariff-Affected Workers, Employers and Communities
If tariffs have affected your job, business or community, there are programs in place to help you move forward. The Canada–British Columbia Workforce Tariff Response brings together training, employment and workforce development supports to help people, employers and communities adapt to changing economic conditions.
B.C. is focused on growing a strong economy, finding new trade partners, protecting core services and defending workers and businesses against U.S. tariffs. Learn more about the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Tariff Response and how B.C. is standing strong with Canadians.
Workers
Training, career planning, job search support and funding to help you build skills and transition into in-demand jobs.
Communities
Funding and workforce development programming for community-driven workforce projects, supporting B.C. communities to adapt and remain resilient.
Employers
Training and hiring supports to help you develop your workforce, retain and upskill employees, and adapt to economic shifts.
Programs for Workers
WorkBC Centres
Access free employment services such as career counselling, skills training, industry required certificates, job search support, paid work experience opportunities and financial supports through B.C.’s 102 WorkBC Centres.
Build Your Own Future
Workers affected by tariffs or mill closures can find training, mentorship and funding to launch their own business.
Making New Jobs – Hands on Manufacturing-Micro-Credential
Workers affected by tariffs can access free training through the Making New Jobs – Hands on Manufacturing-Micro-Credential.
Programs for Communities
The Canada-BC Workforce Tariff Response – Forestry Grant
Provides funding for skills training initiatives and wage subsidies to support workforce development and worker retention.
Community and Employer Partnerships
Provides funding to increase training and work experience for job seekers in B.C., prioritizing projects related to tariff impacts.
Project Based Labour Market Training
Cohort-based skills training for in-demand jobs, helping workers pivot to emerging opportunities.
Job Creation Partnership
For small-scale projects providing skills building and work experience with local community benefit
Labour Market Partnerships
For labour market studies and worker assessment/skills transition initiatives.
The Community Workforce Response Grant
Provides flexible, rapid response funding for cohort-based skills training projects that helps workers transition into in demand jobs, while supporting local workforce needs.
Programs for Employers
The B.C. Employer Training Grant
Helps employers respond to changing labour needs by sharing the cost of skills training for new and existing employees.
The Rural and Remote Employment Initiatives Fund
Helps communities in northern and remote regions navigate economic uncertainty resulting from tariffs.
Wage Subsidies
Supports workers in accessing in-demand jobs and support employers with skilled staff.
