Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference as he is joined by Industry Minister Mélanie Joly at a manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ont., on Sept. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a range of programs and more than $6.5 billion in funding, including a $5 billion strategic response fund, to strengthen Canadian industries and offset the impact of U.S. tariffs and trade tensions.
Among the funding and policies announced by Carney on Sept. 5 is reskilling and training support for up to 50,000 workers, a $5 billion fund to help businesses diversify, and a new “Buy Canadian” policy to prioritize domestic suppliers.
