The Ontario government is investing $838,000 in Amherstburg through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP) to support workers and industries affected by U.S. tariffs. The program, launched last year, aims to protect jobs and build resilient communities across the province, with recent funding helping create nearly 500 new jobs and protect 244 others in the area.
Amherstburg will use the funding as part of a $1.1 million Amherstburg Investment Readiness and Economic Diversification Strategy, which will prepare over 700 acres of industrial land at Howard Industrial Park and strengthen local supply chains. The initiative targets growth in advanced manufacturing, agri-business, and clean technology, helping the border town diversify trade partnerships and reduce reliance on U.S. markets.
The TICP forms part of Ontario’s broader $30 billion tariff relief and support plan, providing funding to municipalities, economic development organizations, and industry associations for projects that boost economic resilience, diversify supply chains, and attract investment. Recent local projects have already protected and created 739 jobs in Amherstburg, demonstrating the program’s impact on regional economic stability.
The government emphasizes that continued funding, reduced regulatory barriers, and strategic investments will make Ontario’s local economies more competitive, resilient, and ready to attract long-term investment across priority sectors.
