Strategic Response Fund (SRF)
The Strategic Response Fund (SRF) is a newly launched Canadian government funding program focused on protecting and strengthening industries most affected by global trade disruptions and tariff pressures.
Amount of Funding
Drive Canada’s industrial transformation. Diversify trade beyond the U.S., strengthen domestic production, develop value-added products, boost productivity, and reinforce supply chains in tariff-exposed sectors
$5 billion: a dedicated fund rolled out in response to U.S. tariffs and global trade volatility.
Eligible Applicants
Likely mirrors SIF:
For-profit businesses
Not-for-profits
Academia or research networks.
Please note: Details to confirm eligibility will be added once ISED releases the official program guide.
Eligible Activities
Strategic sectors like:
Steel; or
Automotive; or
Aluminum; or
Lumber; or
Other sectors where external tariffs or shocks threaten domestic capacity; and/or
May also include other high-value sectors where timing is critical.
Program Deadline
Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program.
