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ARTICLE · 02 APRIL 2025

Considerations In The Time Of Tariffs: Workplace Management Through A Downturn

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Escalating trade restrictions and the implementation of tariffs have created uncertainty for Canadian employers, particularly those who may be heavily reliant on U.S. trade.

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Daniel Hunter
Daniel Hunter
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Escalating trade restrictions and the implementation of tariffs have created uncertainty for Canadian employers, particularly those who may be heavily reliant on U.S. trade. While the impact of tariffs may not be immediate, the unpredictability surrounding them is already having noticeable effects. Canadian employers of all sizes need to assess their workforce requirements and plan for the consequences tariff uncertainties could have on their workplaces, from layoffs to terminations to possible alternatives using government resources. Being proactive is the best approach in light of the mercurial nature of Canada's leading trading partner. Taking no action is not an option.

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