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Duties Relief and Drawback Programs: How Ontario Importers Can Recover Tariff Costs

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Duties Relief Drawback Ontario Importers Guide

Key Takeaways The Duties Relief Program (DRP) lets qualifying businesses import goods without paying duties, as long as those goods are eventually exported. The Drawback Program works differently — you pay duties upfront, then apply for a refund once the goods are exported or destroyed. Both programs are administered federally by the Canada Border Services […]

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How Ontario Manufacturers Can Access Tariff Relief Loans and Tax Credits

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Ontario Manufacturers Tariff Relief Loans Tax Credits

Key Takeaways Ontario manufacturers can combine loan-based liquidity support with the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC) — a refundable tax credit worth up to 15%. OMMITC offers up to $3 million per year in refundable credits on manufacturing buildings, machinery, and equipment investments. The credit is stackable with SR&ED and most other federal

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Steel, Aluminum and Auto Sector Support in Ontario: What Tariff-Impacted Businesses Need to Know

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Ontario Steel Aluminum Auto Sector Tariff Support

Key Takeaways Ontario’s steel, aluminum, and auto sectors are the most directly targeted by U.S. Section 232 tariffs, and now also face newer Section 338 measures. A new $1 billion federal BDC loan program launched in 2026 specifically for businesses that manufacture, export, or heavily use steel, aluminum, or copper. The Regional Tariff Response Initiative

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Regional Tariff Response Initiative: Funding for Southern Ontario Businesses

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Regional Tariff Response Initiative Southern Ontario Funding Guide

Key Takeaways The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) offers repayable funding up to $10 million or non-repayable funding up to $1 million for southern Ontario businesses. This is a federal program delivered through FedDev Ontario — separate from provincial programs like POFP or the Ontario Together Trade Fund. Businesses must have at least 5 full-time

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Ontario Together Trade Fund: How Small Businesses Can Get Up to $5 Million

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Ontario Together Trade Fund Eligibility How To Apply

Key Takeaways The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) offers grants or interest-free loans of up to $5 million to help SMEs adapt to U.S. tariff disruptions. Most approved projects receive 10–20% of eligible costs; the maximum 75% is reserved for projects with exceptional benefit to Ontario. Applicants need at least 3 years of operating history

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Ontario Small Business Tariff Relief 2026: The Complete Guide to Loans and Grants

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Ontario Small Business Tariff Relief 2026 Guide

Key Takeaways Ontario has expanded the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) to offer up to $1 billion in loans for businesses hit by new U.S. Section 338 tariffs. Federal programs like the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and BDC Pivot to Grow offer both repayable and non-repayable funding for SMEs. Manufacturing, steel, aluminum, and auto-related businesses

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Protect Ontario Financing Program Explained: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

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Protect Ontario Financing Program Eligibility How To Apply

Key Takeaways The Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) offers term loans from $250,000 up to $40 million to help cover payroll, lease, and utility costs. Eligibility now covers both Section 232 tariffs (steel, aluminum, copper, autos) and the newer Section 338 tariffs (a broader list including machinery, plastics, beverages, paper, furniture, and more). Businesses need

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Where to Eat in North York: A Local Dining Guide

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North York Dining Guide

Key Takeaways North York has grown into one of Toronto’s most diverse dining destinations, with everything from Texas-style BBQ to global street food. Yonge Street and the area around Finch and Sheppard are the easiest starting points for first-time visitors looking for a strong meal. Family-run restaurants and casual grills remain some of the best

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Driveway Gate Installation in Ontario: Permits and Regulations Homeowners Need to Know

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Ontario Driveway Gate Installation Permits Regulations

Adding a gate to your driveway is one of the most effective ways to boost privacy, security, and curb appeal on a residential or commercial property. But before any posts go into the ground, Ontario homeowners need to understand the permit and bylaw landscape that governs gate height, placement, and automation. Skipping this step can

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Ontario’s No-HST Rule for New Build Homes: What Buyers Need to Know in 2026

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Ontario No Hst New Build Homes

Key Takeaways Ontario plans to temporarily remove the full 13% HST on new build homes valued up to $1 million, for purchase agreements signed between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. The rebate combines the 8% provincial portion and the 5% federal portion, for a maximum saving of up to $130,000. Unlike the previous

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