Government of Ontario invests over $390,000 to launch Hamilton Tariff Response Team
On 2026-10-20, Government of Ontario invested over $390,000 in Hamilton to start a $588,000 team helping steel and manufacturing firms face U.S. tariffs.
Ontario PNP desk··Updated October 22, 2026·1 min read
On 2026-10-20, Government of Ontario invested over $390,000 in Hamilton to start a $588,000 team helping steel and manufacturing firms face U.S. tariffs.
Ontario’s support for Hamilton’s Tariff Response Team targets steel and manufacturing, aiming to protect jobs and diversify markets—encouraging for workers, employers, newcomers, students and families seeking stability in Ontario.
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Government of Ontario and Government of Canada unveiled $8.7B to support steel, auto and Ring of Fire roads, with enhanced trade enforcement and task forces.
On 2026-10-20, Government of Ontario moved to cut archaeological approval times up to 80% and lift capacity 45%, aiding builders and investors starting 2027.
On 2026-10-19, the Government of Ontario marked Small Business Week, highlighting a 2.2% tax rate with $1.1B in relief for over 375,000 small businesses.
On 2026-10-14, the Government of Ontario opposed the U.S. softwood lumber duty, now 24.75%, saying it hurts workers, businesses and housing across borders.
Government of Ontario invested more than $6.1 million through NOHFC in 14 northern Ontario agriculture projects, supporting farmers and local businesses.
Ontario’s Food Safety and Growth Initiative funds small agri-food businesses, up to $75,000 per project. Applications open Oct 19, 2026 to Mar 1, 2027.
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