Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia

About this program

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) delivers federal funding in British Columbia to help small and medium-sized businesses affected by trade disruptions and tariffs boost productivity, diversify export markets, optimize supply chains, and reach new markets. For-profit businesses (10–499 FTE employees) may receive $200,000–$10M in repayable contributions or $200,000–$1M in non-repayable contributions per project; not-for-profit organizations that support SMEs may receive up to $10M in non-repayable contributions for non-commercial projects. The program is part of a broader $1B+ national investment that includes targeted streams for the forest sector, food sector, and businesses affected by steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs.

What this program funds

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a federal program delivered by Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) to help British Columbia businesses and organizations affected by trade disruptions and tariffs. The program funds projects that boost productivity, diversify export markets, optimize supply chains, and reach new markets.

For-profit businesses with 10 to 499 full-time equivalent employees can apply. These businesses may receive between $200,000 and $10 million in repayable contributions, or between $200,000 and $1 million in non-repayable contributions per project. Not-for-profit organizations that support small and medium-sized enterprises may receive up to $10 million in non-repayable contributions for non-commercial projects.

The program covers general business, manufacturing, forest sector, food sector, and businesses affected by steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing rolling basis with no specified deadline. The RTRI is part of a broader national investment of more than $1 billion that includes targeted streams for the forest sector, food sector, and businesses affected by specific tariffs.

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