Funding Targets Businesses Across Nova Scotia
The latest announcement includes support for 27 businesses and organizations across Nova Scotia.
The investments are being delivered through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, or RTRI. The program is designed to help Canadian businesses respond to tariff-related pressures while continuing to invest in productivity, supply chains and market expansion.
The federal government says the initiative is intended to help businesses adapt to changing conditions and pursue longer-term growth opportunities.
Ace Machining Receives More Than $400,000
The announcement was made at Ace Machining Ltd. in Dartmouth, where the company is receiving more than C$400,000.
The funding will help Ace Machining purchase and install an automated CNC milling station.
The new equipment is expected to increase the company's productivity and efficiency while helping it meet growing demand. It will also support the company's efforts to expand within the Canadian market and strengthen its position as a supplier competing for business internationally.
Ace Machining President and Co-owner Ron Wallace said the company chose equipment from Canadian distributor Elliott Matsuura Canada after deciding to remove American suppliers from consideration during its procurement process.
Focus on Productivity and Competitiveness
The Nova Scotia investments go beyond immediate tariff-related assistance.
Through the RTRI, the federal government is supporting businesses that want to improve productivity, strengthen supply-chain resilience and reach new markets.
The initiative covers businesses across multiple sectors, including steel, aluminum, copper, automotive, food security and forestry.
For companies facing higher costs or changing access to international markets, investments in equipment and production capacity can help improve efficiency and strengthen their ability to compete.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative Expanded
The federal government recently added C$1.5 billion to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.
With the additional funding, the RTRI now provides a total of C$3.45 billion to help Canadian businesses respond to trade pressures.
The additional funding forms part of a broader C$7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures announced by the federal government on August 25, 2026.
The government says these measures are designed to provide faster and more flexible support to Canadian workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs.
Support for Atlantic Canadian Businesses
Businesses across Atlantic Canada can access the Regional Tariff Response Initiative through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
ACOA says it will also work directly with businesses to understand their circumstances and connect them with other federal programs where appropriate.
The approach is intended to make it easier for companies affected by tariffs to identify and access available government support.
Strengthening Canadian Businesses
The latest Nova Scotia investment comes as Canadian businesses continue to navigate changing trade relationships and international competition.
For manufacturers such as Ace Machining, investments in modern equipment can provide an opportunity to increase output while improving efficiency and competitiveness.
The federal government's wider tariff response is also focused on strengthening Canadian supply chains and encouraging companies to develop opportunities in domestic and international markets.
Looking Ahead
The Nova Scotia announcement represents one of the first investments under the recently enhanced federal measures responding to U.S. tariffs.
The government says additional investments will follow across Atlantic Canada as businesses seek support to adapt, invest and pursue new opportunities.
For Nova Scotia companies, the latest funding provides targeted assistance while contributing to the broader effort to strengthen Canadian manufacturing, productivity and economic resilience.