Offered by Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Protecting Ontario Program
- Maximum amount
- $250,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Ontario
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In short
Loan to businesses in the steel, aluminum, and automotive sectors facing working capital difficulties due to Section 232 tariffs (e.g., difficulties meeting short-term financial obligations such as payroll).
Eligibility criteria
- Revenue of at least $2 million (required)
- At least 10 full-time employees (required)
- At least three years of operation (required)
- Provide financial statements (required)
- Business located in the target province (required)
- For-profit business
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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