The Durham Economic Task Force (DETF) is here to support your business. We are working closely with our federal, provincial, and local partners to ensure our business community’s concerns are heard. Please check back for updates as this page is currently in development.
Latest News
February 3, 2025: Trump to delay imposing tariffs on Canada for 1 month, Trudeau says, CBC News
For support please contact your local economic development office:
Town of Ajax Economic Development Services
priority@ajax.ca
Municipality of Clarington Economic Development Services
EcDev@clarington.net
City of Oshawa Economic Development Services
business@oshawa.ca
City of Pickering Economic Development Services
business@pickering.ca
Town of Whitby
EcDev@whitby.ca
Townships of Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge Economic Development Services
InvestDurham@durham.ca
Links and Resources
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Customs Broker to Address Key Questions – February 6, 11:30 a.m. EST
Join EMC (Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium) for a virtual information session with a leading customs broker who will provide expert insights into navigating the challenges of potential trade disruptions. With the looming uncertainty surrounding Canada / US Trade Relations and their implications, this session will address critical questions. Register to attend.
Government of Canada Trade Commissioner Service
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service can help exporters navigate the tariffs by:
- understanding how your business is affected
- identifying potential new markets
- connecting you with the right contacts to help problem solve
- helping you find potential partners and opportunities in new markets.
Learn about the process to request remission of tariffs that apply to certain goods from the U.S. Information from The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.
Review the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service website for resources.
Find Manufacturing Supports
Get access to information for more than 12,000 manufacturing establishments and 250 ecosystem partners in Ontario, visually depicted on an interactive map, with enhanced search features. Explore using Trillium Network GIS Map tool.
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025.
Canada Tariff Finder – BDC Quickly get tariff information for specific products and countries.
Province of Ontario – Information on provincial support for exporters/importers and trade relationships: Building Fortress Am-Can: Ontario’s Am-Can growth plan.
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| About the Durham Economic Task Force (DETF) |
| The DETF is a collaborative response team made up of Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism team; the region's chambers of commerce and boards of trade; as well as local municipal economic development teams. The members also engage with other key stakeholders, such as local business improvement areas (BIAs), the Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD), provincial and federal partners, and industry associations. |
| Regional News Releases |
| Monday February 3, 2025: Regional Chair and Mayors affirm support of local businesses in response to Canadian export tariffs |
