CONFIRMED — NEW FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTDate: August 31, 2026Program: Regional Tariff Response Initiative — FedDev OntarioFunding announced: More than $12.5 millionRecipients: Nine Hamilton-area manufacturers/businesses FedDev Ontario announced more than $12.5 million in repayable RTRI investments to nine Hamilton-area companies responding to tariff pressures. The projects are particularly relevant to the sectors Picturethis3D is tracking because the […]
Month: August 2026
Quebec — tariff-support terms consolidated and updated
CONFIRMED CURRENT TERMS — Government page updated August 28 Quebec has updated its tariff-response guidance and is directing smaller affected businesses to the PAUPME – Tarifs douaniers program. Eligible businesses generally need $200,000–$2 million in annual revenue, at least 25% of 2024 revenue directly or indirectly from U.S. exports, and either an actual or projected […]
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Prince Edward Island — new Tariff Impact Relief Fund
CONFIRMED — Applications open September 3, 2026 at 11:30 am ADT PEI has created a temporary Tariff Impact Relief Fund providing conditionally non-repayable grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $50,000. It is expected to remain open until March 31, 2027, subject to available funding. Applications are assessed first-come, […]
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Canadian counter-tariffs: furniture 50%; certain appliances 25%.
CONFIRMED — Effective September 8, 2026 On August 28, the Government of Canada confirmed that new counter-tariffs will apply to $27.6 billion of U.S. imports beginning September 8. The rates will mirror applicable U.S. tariffs at 15%, 25% or 50%. Critically for the Picturethis3D ecosystem, furniture is specifically listed among goods subject to a 50% […]
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Global Buyers Mission Creates Immediate Export Opportunity
The Global Buyers Mission, taking place September 10–12 in Whistler, will connect Canadian value-added wood-product manufacturers with international buyers and industry partners. Supported by Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, the event is particularly relevant to furniture, cabinetry, building products and interior products. WHY IT MATTERS: The event brings together precisely the manufacturers and international buyers that […]
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$10M+ Invested in B.C. Businesses Responding to Trade Disruption
PacifiCan is investing more than $10 million in 12 Lower Mainland businesses and organizations to support technology adoption, productivity, stronger supply chains and development of new markets.
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Export Development Canada Expands Trade Impact Program
Export Development Canada expanded its Trade Impact Program, after deploying almost $3 billion to date. The program provides financing and insurance intended to help Canadian exporters strengthen cash flow and supply chains, improve productivity and diversify into new markets. WHY IT MATTERS: Canadian manufacturers receiving financing to diversify internationally will also need practical ways to […]
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Picturethis3D: What If Your Home Became the Marketplace?
Spatial Commerce moves beyond conventional 3D visualization with a property-first approach to shopping for home products and services. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — August 28, 2026 — Furniture companies, retailers and home-product manufacturers have spent years developing increasingly sophisticated ways for consumers to visualize products online. Picturethis3D believes the next fundamental change works in the opposite […]
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Affordable New Route to Market Now Open for Canadian Manufacturers and Retailers
Canadian Spatial Commerce platform enables businesses to bring existing 3D product models into exclusive digital catalogues, reach consumers inside their own living spaces and potentially access government programs to help offset eligible costs. August 28, 2026 08:02 ET | Source: Picturethis3D VANCOUVER, British Columbia — August 28, 2026 — Furniture companies, retailers and home-product manufacturers have spent […]
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