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OTTAWA \u2014 The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.<\/p>\n
The new Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response will support workers and job seekers in the province\u2019s softwood lumber, steel and automotive industries \u2014 areas still facing steep sectoral tariffs from the United States.<\/p>\n
The federal government says in a news release workers in sectors affected indirectly by tariffs can also access the training and employment services on offer.<\/p>\n
Ottawa estimates 27,000 workers in Ontario will get training or other supports through the program.<\/p>\n
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is announced the funding March 10 alongside her Ontario counterpart David Piccini on Parliament Hill.<\/p>\n
On March 9, Hajdu also announced $94.5 million in spending over five years to improve data sharing on job opportunities in key sectors.<\/p>\n
\u00a92025 The Canadian Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n