New $10.6M Fund for Tariff-Affected Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador: What You Need to Know

If you live in Newfoundland and Labrador and your job has been hit by global tariffs, there is now $10.6 million in new funding available to help you retrain, upskill, or find a new job. This money is a partnership between the federal and provincial governments and will be delivered over the next three years.

Here is what this means for you, who is eligible, and exactly what steps you should take.

Key Impact: What This Means for You

This fund is designed to help workers whose jobs have been disrupted by changing trade conditions. Whether you have been laid off, are on reduced hours, or simply need new skills to stay competitive, this program can help pay for training and employment support.

The program is called the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Tariff Response. It will be delivered through the province’s network of Employment Centres.

Who Is Affected

You may be eligible if you are a worker in Newfoundland and Labrador and your job has been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs. This includes:

Unemployed workers who lost their job because of tariffs.
Workers in Work-Sharing Agreements (where hours are reduced to avoid layoffs).
Employed workers who need to upgrade their skills to keep their job in a tariff-affected industry.
Workers in single-industry communities that depend heavily on sectors like manufacturing, natural resources, or trade.

Employers in tariff-affected industries can also benefit. They can access training support for their staff or explore Work-Sharing Agreements through the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development.

What You Should Do

If you think you might qualify, here are your next steps:

Contact your local Employment Centre. This is the main way to access the program. Staff there can explain what retraining programs, upskilling opportunities, and employment assistance are available to you.
If you are an employer, reach out to the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development. Ask about Work-Sharing Agreements or training partnerships for your staff.
Act quickly. This funding is available over three years, but programs like this can fill up. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting support.
Gather your documents. Have your employment history, any notice of layoff or reduced hours, and information about your industry ready when you contact an Employment Centre.

Bottom Line

The $10.6 million Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Tariff Response is a three-year program to help workers and employers in the province cope with the impact of global tariffs. If your job has been affected, you can get help with retraining, upskilling, and finding new work. Contact your local Employment Centre as soon as possible to get started.

Source: Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador partner on $10.6M tariff response