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Agriculture and agri-food in Canada

Chinese tariffs on canola, peas, pork and seafood, plus U.S. trade uncertainty. Food businesses are fighting on two fronts.

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The impact

What tariffs mean for agriculture and agri-food.

Agri-food is one of Canada’s largest export sectors, and it has been hit from two directions. China imposed tariffs on Canadian canola products, peas, pork and seafood, while U.S. trade measures have created uncertainty for processors and food manufacturers who sell south of the border.

Farm businesses have access to a dedicated set of agriculture programs, while incorporated processors, food manufacturers and agri-food companies with $1 million or more in revenue may also qualify for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.

Agriculture and food programs

  • AgriStability: support when a farm’s margin drops significantly.
  • Advance Payments Program: low interest cash advances against expected sales.
  • FCC Trade Disruption Customer Support: financing flexibility for affected Farm Credit Canada customers.
  • AgriMarketing: funding for SMEs diversifying into new export markets.
  • Regional Tariff Response Initiative: for food processors and agri-food businesses facing tariff pressure.

Programs

Funding for agriculture and agri-food businesses.

Regional Tariff Response Initiative

Up to $3M, no repayment

Liquidity assistance up to $2M and pivot projects up to $1M for tariff affected businesses with $1M+ revenue.

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AgriStability

AAFC

Margin based support for farm businesses.

Official page

Advance Payments Program

AAFC

Low interest cash advances for producers.

Official page

FCC Trade Disruption Customer Support

Farm Credit Canada

Flexibility for customers affected by trade disruptions.

Official page

AgriMarketing: Market Diversification

AAFC

Funding for agri-food SMEs reaching new markets.

Official page

Business loans

$20K to $2M

Bridge financing and equipment loans through more than 50 lending partners.

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How it works

From tariff hit to funded, without the paperwork headache.

Explore tariff relief grants
  1. 01
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    Check your eligibility

    Answer a few questions in about two minutes. No documents and no effect on your credit.

  2. 02
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    We find your programs

    We match your business to the federal, regional and provincial programs where you’re strongest.

  3. 03
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    We build the application

    Tariff impact analysis, budgets and project plans, written by people who do this every day.

  4. 04
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    You get funded

    We handle reviewer questions, claims and reporting so the money actually reaches your account.

Where we work

Agriculture and agri-food across Canada.

Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia

Other industries

Manufacturing Steel and aluminum Auto parts Forestry and lumber Transportation and logistics

FAQ

Agriculture and agri-food: common questions.

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Can a farm apply for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative?

Incorporated for profit businesses with $1 million or more in revenue and demonstrated tariff impact can apply. Many farms are also served by dedicated agriculture programs like AgriStability.

We process food for export. Do we qualify?

Food processors exposed to tariffs, directly or through their supply chain, are strong candidates.

Which tariffs affect agri-food?

Chinese tariffs on canola products, peas, pork and seafood, plus U.S. trade measures that affect processed food and inputs.

Free eligibility check

See which tariff relief grants your business qualifies for.

Fill in one short form or give us a call. A grant specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the programs that fit, and how much you could receive.

  • No documents needed to start
  • Checking has no effect on your credit
  • Your information stays confidential
  • You speak with a real specialist

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One short form. A specialist calls you back.

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    Tell us what you needYour name, business and the best way to reach you.
  2. 2
    A specialist calls youWe walk through your options in plain language.
  3. 3
    We handle the paperworkApplications, documents and follow up, start to finish.
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