???FYI for Canadian employers: Canadian government announces special measures to support businesses amid US tariff threats???
In response to increasing trade tensions with the US and the risk of tariffs, the Canadian government has introduced special work-sharing measures aimed at supporting businesses and protecting jobs across the country.
Here's what you need to know about the new work-sharing measures?(effective March 7, 2025, to March 6, 2026) ??
?? Expanded Employer Eligibility to include:
??Businesses operating in Canada for 1+ year
??Non-profits & charitable organizations affected by tariffs
??Seasonal or cyclical employers
??Employers seeing a decrease in work activity <10% in the past 6 months
???Extended Support:
??Length of work-sharing agreements extended from 38 weeks to?76 weeks
? No required cooling-off period?between agreements
???Expanded Employee Eligibility:
? Including seasonal, cyclical, and employees helping with recovery efforts
This announcement comes at a time of increasing uncertainty for businesses and employees, and an economic downturn on the horizon.?The expanded Work-Sharing Program aims to help employers avoid layoffs and retain valuable talent, even amid difficult economic conditions.
But we know that sometimes, despite best efforts, layoffs, restructuring, or tough decisions are unavoidable.
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As your people partner, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges – whether it’s workforce planning, restructuring, or supporting affected employees.
If your company needs guidance, we're here to chat. ??
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