B.C. businesses and communities impacted by U.S. tariffs (forestry sector and forest-reliant communities prioritized)
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BC Tariff Support Package (September 2026)
$90M support package announced Sep 18, 2026 for B.C. businesses and communities affected by U.S. tariffs, delivered by boosting existing programs: +$30M BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (equipment, technology, new markets), +$30M Integrated Marketplace (commercializing innovation), +$15M Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), and $15M BuyBC expansion to promote B.C. products in non-US markets. Forestry applications are prioritized and expedited.
Overview
$90M support package announced Sep 18, 2026 for B.C. businesses and communities affected by U.S. tariffs, delivered by boosting existing programs: +$30M BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (equipment, technology, new markets), +$30M Integrated Marketplace (commercializing innovation), +$15M Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), and $15M BuyBC expansion to promote B.C. products in non-US markets. Forestry applications are prioritized and expedited.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | initiative/package |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | British Columbia |
| Administrator | Government of B.C. (Office of the Premier / Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth) |
| Budget | $90,000,000 |
| Intake status | Open - applications through the underlying programs (BCMJF, Integrated Marketplace, REDIP, BuyBC); forestry-sector applications prioritized and expedited |
| Non-US bias | Explicitly targets businesses that relied on US exports as their primary market, helping them sell locally and in non-US markets |
Eligibility
Components delivered through existing program eligibility (BCMJF for manufacturers; Integrated Marketplace for tech companies; REDIP for regional infrastructure; BuyBC for B.C. product producers)
What it covers
+$30M renewed BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund
equipment, technology and infrastructure to boost productivity, develop new products, strengthen local supply chains and reach new markets
+$30M Integrated Marketplace (Innovate BC)
commercialize innovations, secure first sales and bring new technologies to market
+$15M REDIP
regional economic infrastructure that attracts investment and creates jobs
$15M BuyBC expansion beyond agriculture
international advertising and campaigns to get more B.C. products into non-US markets
Market and diversification rules
Targets businesses that traditionally relied on exports to the U.S. as their primary market
BuyBC expansion pushes B.C. products into non-US markets
Forestry-sector applications prioritized and expedited for review
How to apply
Access free one-on-one consultations with provincial business advisors at 1-855-698-2157 or Business.Advisors@gov.bc.ca to find the right program
Apply through the specific program channels
BCMJF (gov.bc.ca manufacturing-jobs-fund), Integrated Marketplace (innovatebc.ca), REDIP (gov.bc.ca redip), BuyBC (buybc.gov.bc.ca)
Stacking notes
Builds on federal supports
PacifiCan regional programs, Canada Strong Diversification Fund, and BDC liquidity support
Disclose all federal and provincial assistance per each program's rules
Notes
Since 2023 BCMJF has provided $153M+ for 150+ projects, creating/protecting 4,800+ jobs and attracting $1B+ in capital
REDIP has invested $156M+ into B.C. communities (525 projects, ~7,500 jobs) since 2022
Integrated Marketplace operates seven testbeds with $41.5M from B.C. and $11.7M from PacifiCan; part of the province's Look West strategy
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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