Canada announces $229M to help Ontario workers hit by tariffs learn new skills

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On Tuesday, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the federal government is spending $229 million through the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response to support Ontario workers in industries impacted by tariffs gain new skills during the Canada-U.S. trade war. ‘This is a three-year commitment that’s expected to help 27,000 people across the province,’ Hajdu said.