Employment and Social Development Canada
Canada Launches New EI Aid for Tariff-Hit Workers
Tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States and other trading partners are unwarranted and unreasonable. They hurt Canadian workers and employers and pose a significant challenge to the Canadian economy.
While the Government’s primary focus is on having these tariffs removed, it is equally important to help Canadian workers during a difficult and uncertain time. This is why yesterday, Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Jobs and Families, highlighted the Government’s intention to introduce new temporary employment insurance (EI) measures to support Canadian workers whose jobs are impacted by the current economic uncertainty caused by these tariffs.
The temporary measures will be implemented through a pilot project and include:
These measures are in addition to the EI Work-Sharing Program to temporary flexibilites announced by the Government of Canada on March 7, 2025 to make it more accessible to workers and employers.
The Government of Canada also recognizes the important role of provinces and territories in their delivery of employment assistance and retraining for EI-eligible workers. The Minister looks forward to further discussions with provinces and territories on workforce development while also advancing labour mobility and foreign credential recognition.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/the-government-of-canada-introduces-new-employment-insurance-measures-to-support-canadian-workers-impacted-by-foreign-tariffs.html