Industry groups say Ottawa's relief package favours larger firms with higher revenues and more employees, shutting out the businesses hit hardest by tariffs.
Small businesses already hit by the latest U.S. tariffs and Canada’s counter-tariffs are now facing a third problem, an industry group says: Financial relief measures that miss the mark.
The aid announced Tuesday — along with $27.6 billion in Canadian counter-tariffs — includes up to $7.5 billion in funding.
Ottawa débloque 7,5 milliards en aides aux entreprises et travailleurs touchées par les tarifs
Canada announces counter-tariffs on over 700 US goods
Canada's counterpunch: What's inside the government's tariff and stimulus packages?
Canada announces dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs against U.S., $7.5B in support for workers, businesses | CBC
Canada announces US$20 billion retaliatory tariffs on US goods, unveils support measures
Amid ‘so much uncertainty,’ Canadian business leaders brace for lost deals as 50% tariffs kick in | CBC News
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, unveils support measures
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods
Canada hits US goods with tariffs of up to 50% as trade war escalates
Canada announces $20 bln retaliatory tariffs on US goods, unveils support measures
