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Delays plague Regional Tariff Response Initiative funding applications

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), which was launched by the Government of Canada in March 2025, is facing application processing delays. Industry groups in Windsor-Essex reported that some companies had been waiting for responses to their applications since May.

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The delays concern businesses that rely on the federal support to address urgent issues related to cross-border tariffs. The RTRI provides both repayable and non-repayable funding to Canadian businesses.

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    Businesses in Ontario might face delays in receiving necessary funding, potentially impacting their operational costs or revenue.

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