Government of Canada Announces a New $1 Billion Business Development Bank of Canada Program and $500 Million in Additional Funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, Delivered by the Regional Development Agencies
May 4, 2026 The government will continue to protect and strengthen the sectors most affected by U.S. tariffs On May 4, 2026, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for…

