RTRI 2026Regional Tariff Response Initiative — Non-repayable Liquidity up to $2M CAD & Pivot Funding across all 7 Canadian RDAsCheck eligibility in 60s
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Nationwide Federal Program · Delivered by 7 Regional Development Agencies

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Helping Canadian businesses adapt, grow and build resilience in a shifting trade landscape. The Government of Canada is strengthening the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) with investments to support Canadian businesses affected by trade disruptions — including liquidity supports to manage pressures related to tariffs, improve productivity, diversify markets, and strengthen supply chains.

Check Your RTRI Eligibility Start Application & Sign AgreementOfficial ISED Canada.ca Page ↗

Funding Streams

Two core streams: Immediate Liquidity & Long-Term Pivot Projects.

Whether your business needs urgent working capital to absorb border tariffs and keep Canadian workers on payroll, or capital co-investment to retool and diversify into new markets, Assentt structures your full application.

Stream 1 · Non-Repayable Working Capital

Liquidity Assistance — Up to $2,000,000 CAD

Designed for viable Canadian SMEs experiencing direct cash-flow pressure caused by U.S. tariffs or retaliatory counter-tariffs. Helps maintain Canadian operations and retain skilled employees.

  • Non-repayable federal contributions up to $2,000,000
  • Covers up to 50% of eligible monthly payroll & operating expenses
  • Short-term liquidity bridge (up to 12 months of eligible costs)
Calculate Liquidity Grant
Stream 2 · Productivity & Trade Diversification

Pivot Projects — Up to $1,000,000+ CAD

Co-investment for businesses undertaking strategic projects to improve manufacturing productivity, automate lines, reshore supply chains, or diversify exports beyond tariff-affected markets.

  • Non-repayable funding up to $1,000,000 (up to 50% of project costs)
  • Repayable 0%-interest contributions up to $5,000,000 for larger pivots
  • Covers automation equipment, export certifications & market entry
Calculate Pivot Project Funding

Regional Delivery Across Canada

Visit your local RDA Regional Tariff Response Initiative hub.

Each region has dedicated funding allocations and priority sector criteria. Select your region below to view regional guidelines, official Canada.ca links, and start your application.

Document Checklist & Admin PDF Processing

What you send us in the Client Portal — and how we prepare your PDF form.

Once you sign your representation agreement online, your Client Portal unlocks these 6 document slots. Our team in Assentt Admin verifies every file and attaches them directly to your official RTRI PDF application form.

Document 01Required

Last 2 Fiscal Years Financial Statements

CPA-compiled, reviewed, or audited financial statements (Balance Sheet & Income Statement) for the last two completed fiscal years demonstrating pre-tariff viability.

Document 02Required

T2 Corporate Income Tax Returns & Notices of Assessment

Complete CRA T2 filings and Notices of Assessment for the last two fiscal years confirming annual revenue.

Document 03Required

Articles of Incorporation & Business Registration

Federal or provincial Certificate & Articles of Incorporation, shareholder register summary, and CRA 9-digit Business Number confirmation.

Document 04Required

Tariff Exposure & Trade Disruption Evidence

Customs B3/commercial invoices, U.S. customer contracts, supplier tariff surcharge notices, HS tariff code schedules, or cancelled/delayed export orders.

Document 05Required

12-Month Cash Flow Forecast & Project Cost Quotes

Monthly operating cash-flow projection (for Liquidity Assistance) and/or vendor quotes for equipment, automation, or market diversification (for Pivot Projects).

Document 06Supporting

CRA PD7A Payroll Summary & Corporate Void Cheque

Recent CRA payroll remittance summary confirming Canadian headcount and corporate banking details for direct contribution disbursement.

Government of Canada · RTRI Underwriting & Contribution EstimatorProgram Ref: ISED-RTRI-2026 · Rolling Intake Active
Official FedDev Ontario Guidelines ↗
Matched Agency: FedDev Ontario (Southern Ontario)Min. Revenue Benchmark: $1,000,000 CADNon-Repayable Cap: Up to $2,000,000 Liquidity

Interactive RTRI Eligibility & Funding Estimator

Modeled on official Regional Development Agency (RDA) assessment criteria and BDC/EDC commercial underwriting benchmarks. Configure your corporate profile below to calculate your non-repayable grant allocation.

Load Sector Benchmark:
SECTION 01

Corporate Structure & Financial Baseline

RDAs require a federally or provincially incorporated Canadian entity demonstrating financial viability prior to tariff implementation.

Small Enterprise (10–99 FTE)
Mandatory Canada.ca / ISED applicant criterion
Highest of last 2 completed fiscal years (T2 / CPA)
Meets FedDev Ontario $1,000,000 min
$CAD / yr
Full-time equivalents on CRA PD7A payroll (1–499 SME)
Federal SME (1–499)
Employees
Pre-Tariff Viability (FY23–25):
SECTION 02

Target RTRI Funding Stream & Cost-Share Modeling

Select whether you are applying for short-term Liquidity Assistance, a long-term Trade Pivot Project, or combining both streams.

50% Non-Repayable Cost-Share
Stream 1 Liquidity benchmark (6-month eligible window @ 50% grant)
Est. Stream 1: $330,000
$CAD / mo
6-Mo Eligible Ops: $660,000× 50% RTRI Share =$330,000 Grant
Stream 2 equipment, automation, retooling, or export market entry
Est. Stream 2: $225,000
$CAD budget
Project CapEx/OpEx: $450,000× 50% Non-Repayable =$225,000 Grant
SECTION 03

Tariff Exposure & Trade Disruption Evidence

Quantify your U.S. / international export exposure, duty cost increases, and select all trade disruption channels affecting your operations.

Est. Annual Tariff Hit: $151,200/yr
% of annual sales tied to U.S. or tariff-impacted supply chains
$840,000 export sales
%
% duty surcharge on exports, imported inputs, or pricing discounts
Active Exposure
%
Documented Trade Disruption Channels (2 selected)Select all channels that apply to your customs / B3 / contract records