Ontario Investing $16.5 Million to Protect Tariff-Impacted Workers and Businesses

November 17, 2025

Ontario’s manufacturing sector is vital to its prosperity, employing over 800,000 workers across Ontario.

As U.S. tariffs continue to threaten Ontario’s critical industries, our government is focused on ensuring our manufacturers have the resources needed to adapt and expand.

First announced as part of the 2025 Ontario Budget, the OTTF is part of our government’s nearly $30 billion tariff relief and support plan, dedicated to protecting the province’s workers and businesses from economic uncertainty and building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy.

Since its launch, the OTTF has received overwhelming demand, with more than 140 applications submitted as of October 2025. In response to this, our government recently announced an additional $100 million investment into the program, bringing the total funding to $150 million over three years.

As U.S. tariffs continue to threaten Ontario’s critical industries, our government remains focused on ensuring our manufacturers have the resources needed to adapt and expand.

Through the Ontario Together Trade Fund, we are taking decisive action to enhance the competitiveness of our economy, increasing opportunities for Ontario businesses and workers, now and for generations to come.