Directory, updated October 2026
Grants, liquidity support, financing, workforce programs, sector supports and duty relief, each linked to its official page. Not sure which apply to you? That’s what our eligibility check is for.
Grants
Liquidity assistance up to $2M and pivot projects up to $1M, delivered by seven regional agencies. Our main focus.
Read our guideNon repayable capital maintenance funding for larger tariff exposed manufacturers, through the Strategic Response Fund.
Official pageTops up pay for employees on reduced hours under an approved Work Sharing agreement while they train.
Official pageRegional delivery
Financing and liquidity
Liquidity, pivot and equipment financing for exporters with $1M+ revenue, with up to 36 months interest only on liquidity support.
Official pageFinancing to buy or upgrade equipment and technology.
Official pageGuarantees that help exporters access more working capital from their bank.
Official pageDirect financing from Export Development Canada for exporting businesses.
Official pageLiquidity financing for large enterprises, administered by the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation.
Official pagePrivate financing through more than 50 lending partners when you need capital quickly.
Explore business loansSector supports
BDC liquidity support for businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors.
Official pageBDC cash flow support for forestry businesses.
Official pageBDC loan guarantees for softwood lumber producers facing duties.
Official pageNRCan funding for innovative forest sector projects.
Official pageSupport when a farm’s margin drops significantly below its historical reference margin.
Official pageLow interest cash advances for producers, against the expected sale of their products.
Official pageFarm Credit Canada flexibility for customers affected by trade disruptions.
Official pageFunding to help agri-food SMEs reach new export markets.
Official pageLoan guarantees that help farmers access credit.
Official pageWorkforce
Lets employers reduce hours instead of laying people off, with EI topping up employee income.
Official pageEI funded training delivered through provincial labour market agreements.
Official pageWage subsidies for hiring post secondary students into work placements.
Official pageDuties and trade
Relief from duties on imported goods that are processed and then exported.
Official pageRefunds of duties paid on imported goods that are later exported.
Official pageProcess to request remission of Canadian countermeasure surtaxes on certain U.S. goods.
Official pageMarket intelligence and contacts to help exporters find new customers beyond the U.S.
Official pagePractical guidance on diversifying into new export markets.
Official pageThe official Canada Strong directory of tariff support programs.
Official pageProgram details are summarized from official Government of Canada sources as of October 2026 and can change. NorthAxis Capital is not affiliated with any government agency.
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