Series of measures to support local Montreal businesses amid U.S. tariffs

Montreal to make $36M accessible to small businesses to soften blow of U.S. tariffs

On Wednesday afternoon, the City of Montreal announced new measures to help small and medium-sized businesses deal with Trump's tariffs. But opposition at Montreal's city hall describes them as "recycled envelopes."

Montreal will facilitate access to an existing fund of more than $36 million to help local businesses cope with Donald Trump's new rates.

Series of measures to support local Montreal businesses amid U.S. tariffs

The City of Montreal is implementing a series of measures complementary to those of the Quebec government, aimed at protecting its local businesses facing unprecedented instability amid the threat of tariffs on Canadian products imposed by the United States, some of which could come into effect today. This initiative particularly targets SMEs that are falling […]

Federal government introduces new financial aid programs for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs

Federal government introduces new financial aid programs for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs Farmers Forum staff OTTAWA — In response to the threat of U.S. tariffs the Canadian government has introduced new financial assistance programs that could help your farm. Here are four programs in a nutshell. • Farm Credit Canada’s Trade Disruption Customer Support […]

Economy Minister Carlos Corps has been resounding about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage. “They’re going to be harmful to everyone; to citizens and businesses,” said the government’s economic leader hours after the announcement by the U.S. leader to impose 20% tariffs on the European Union and 34% on China. “The first affected are Americans, but it’s going to affect all economies. It’s a day to regret,” he said in an in…

Another support program is being expanded.