Canadian Ministers Discuss Responses to Potential U.S. Tariffs

The Forum of Labour Market Ministers in Canada recently held a virtual meeting to discuss potential responses to upcoming tariffs that may be imposed by the United States on Canadian goods. The ministers are focused on developing a coordinated approach to minimize economic and workforce disruptions.

During the meeting, there was a discussion about utilizing federal resources such as the Employment Insurance (EI) Work-Sharing Program, which has been used in past economic downturns to mitigate job losses. The ministers also emphasized the role of employment assistance and reskilling services in helping affected workers.