The government is also promising new support for canola farmers and other sectors hit by U.S. and Chinese tariffs, all with measures that could have a positive long-term impact. For example, the budget proposes $75 million in the next five yearrs (starting 2026) to the AgriMarketing Program “to enhance the diversification and promotion of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, fish, and seafood products into new markets" to “strike new trade agreements.”
Tariff-affected sectors (such as canola, lumber, steel, aluminum) will get access to the announced Strategic Response Fund to help producers find new markets, while impacted workers will be supported by “a major reskilling effort.”
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Doran said the government needs to help regular people take part in the energy transition, with more support to retrofit their homes and enjoy lower utility bills, for example, or switch to electric vehicles that are cheaper to run. Overall, Canada needs to align better with the rest of the world on clean energy.
or switch to electric vehicles that are cheaper to run
That would require the cooperation of the vehicle manufacturers to actually have a variety of models available across all price points and use cases.
And to have them actually in stock for people to buy.
