StatementMinistry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills DevelopmentSeptember 7, 2026
Province expands training and job supports for workers affected by tariffs
On Labour Day the labour minister highlighted programs to help tariff-affected workers retrain, keep jobs, and access apprenticeships and job-protected leave.
Summary
What happened
- On Labour Day the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development issued a statement describing supports for workers across sectors, with a focus on those affected by tariffs.
Who it affects
- Tariff-impacted workers in steel, automotive and manufacturing, plus young people and others seeking apprenticeships or to retrain.
Key supports and programs named
- Canada–Ontario Workforce Tariff Response
- Skills Advance Ontario
- Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER) Centres
- Job-protected leave to search for work or participate in training
By the numbers
- The statement links these workforce efforts to Ontario’s $236 billion plan to build homes, highways, hospitals and schools (as cited in the release).
Why it matters
- The measures aim to help workers retrain without losing employment, expand access to industry-standard training and apprenticeships, and stabilize communities and industries affected by tariffs.
Source: Ontario Newsroom