Protect Ontario Financing Program
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Up to $250K
Term loan, minimum $250,000, repayable up to 72 months; may be interest-bearing up to prime with up to 12 months principal-free
Term loans giving working-capital relief to Ontario businesses hurt by U.S. section 232 / 338 tariffs.
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Who qualifies
For-profit Ontario business in a sector covered by s.232 or s.338 tariffs or listed import bans (direct exporter or supply chain), at least $2 million annual revenue, at least 10 full-time Ontario employees, 3+ years of operations; facing material working-capital challenges and having exhausted or faced barriers to federal support. Not eligible: non-profits, start-ups, capital purchases, refinancing, acquisitions.
Good to know
- Notes: No maximum stated on page; page lists no deadline and does not confirm open intake (updated Sept 29, 2026). Quotes from fetch tool summary.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“repayable up to 72 months (6 years)” source ↗
- eligibility“have at least $2 million in annual revenue” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-07 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.