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Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills | CBC News
The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.
Government estimates 27,000 workers will get training, other supports
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The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.
The new Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response will support workers and job seekers in the province’s softwood lumber, steel and automotive industries — areas still facing steep sectoral tariffs from the United States.
The federal government says in a news release that workers in sectors affected indirectly by tariffs can also access the training and employment services on offer.
On Tuesday, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the federal government is spending $229 million through the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response to support Ontario workers in industries impacted by tariffs gain new skills during the Canada-U.S. trade war. ‘This is a three-year commitment that’s expected to help 27,000 people across the province,’ Hajdu said.
Ottawa estimates 27,000 workers in Ontario will get training or other supports through the program.
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the funding on Tuesday alongside her Ontario counterpart David Piccini on Parliament Hill.
On Monday, Hajdu also announced $94.5 million in spending over five years to improve data sharing on job opportunities in key sectors.
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