# Government of Canada invests $11.6M in 10 Saskatoon-based manufacturing projects

Government of Canada's Regional Tariff Response Initiative provides $11.6 million to 10 projects led by 8 Saskatoon organizations.

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The Government of Canada announced $11.6 million in funding for 10 projects led by 8 Saskatoon-based organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to help manufacturers grow, improve productivity, strengthen domestic supply chains, and reach new markets. [^1]

The Government of Canada announced CA$11.6 million in funding under PrairiesCan's Tariff Response Regional Initiative (IRRT) for 10 projects led by eight Saskatoon, Saskatchewan organizations to help them respond to US tariffs imposed on Canadian products. [^2]

Croatia Industries Ltd. received $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding to advance productivity improvements and manufacturing capacity in the Canadian steel sector. [^3]

Doepker Industries Ltd. received $1,711,153 in repayable funding for production equipment to expand trailer manufacturing into Peerless and Scona brands, and $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding for a new enterprise resource planning system. [^4]

Canada will match the new US tariffs dollar for dollar and provide CA$7.5 billion in new and enhanced support to affected workers and businesses. [^5]

On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced an additional CA$1.5 billion through the IRRT, bringing the program's total support to CA$3 billion to help small and medium businesses affected by tariffs. [^6]

The United States imposed additional tariffs on Canadian products in the month before the announcement, which the Government of Canada called unjustified and said increased costs, disrupted supply chains, and created uncertainty for Saskatoon businesses. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Government of Canada announced $11.6 million in funding for 10 projects led by 8 Saskatoon-based organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to help manufacturers grow, improve productivity, strengthen domestic supply chains, and reach new markets. (Government of Canada, News)
2. The Government of Canada announced CA$11.6 million in funding under PrairiesCan's Tariff Response Regional Initiative (IRRT) for 10 projects led by eight Saskatoon, Saskatchewan organizations to help them respond to US tariffs imposed on Canadian products. (Les Affaires, News)
3. Croatia Industries Ltd. received $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding to advance productivity improvements and manufacturing capacity in the Canadian steel sector. (Government of Canada, News)
4. Doepker Industries Ltd. received $1,711,153 in repayable funding for production equipment to expand trailer manufacturing into Peerless and Scona brands, and $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding for a new enterprise resource planning system. (Government of Canada, News)
5. Canada will match the new US tariffs dollar for dollar and provide CA$7.5 billion in new and enhanced support to affected workers and businesses. (Les Affaires, News)
6. On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced an additional CA$1.5 billion through the IRRT, bringing the program's total support to CA$3 billion to help small and medium businesses affected by tariffs. (Les Affaires, News)
7. The United States imposed additional tariffs on Canadian products in the month before the announcement, which the Government of Canada called unjustified and said increased costs, disrupted supply chains, and created uncertainty for Saskatoon businesses. (Les Affaires, News)

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