Alberta

Alberta has not taken any action in response to the tariffs.

Premier Danielle Smith:

  • Will work with the federal government and her provincial counterparts on a proportionate response to the tariffs;

  • Will continue diplomatic efforts in the U.S. to advocate for lifting the tariffs, and pointed out that American consumers will also feel the policy's detrimental effects;

  • Called for all funds raised from retaliatory import tariffs to go directly to benefit the Canadians most impacted by a trade war;

  • Still opposes a ban on exports to the U.S. or export tariffs on goods leaving Canada for the U.S.;

  • Called for the country to fast-track the construction of oil and gas pipelines to the east and west coasts of Canada, while bolstering other energy infrastructure and reducing red tape around interprovincial trade.

    "Alberta stands ready to do our part if this true Team Canada approach is taken," Smith said.

BRitish columbia

BC Liquor Distribution Branch to cease purchasing American liquor from Republican-led states and removing top-selling brands from public liquor stores.

Premier David Eby:

  • Directed the B.C. government and Crown corporations on Saturday to buy Canadian goods and services over American ones;

  • Will work to strengthen B.C.'s economy by reducing its reliance on external markets and diversifying who it trades with;

  • Will launch new trade missions overseas while working with leaders across Canada to strengthen internal trade and economic cooperation; and

  • Identified 10 private-sector projects to expedite — including mines, renewable energy and natural gas — valued at $20 billion. He said the government is committed to fast-tracking approvals and permits to get them underway as soon as possible. 

MANITOBA

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation will stop selling products imported from the United States.

Premier Wab Kinew:

  • Set up a tariff hotline and website to answer questions about trade with the U.S.;

  • Further measures will be introduced into the upcoming spring budget to re-orient the economy toward business that bolsters Manitoba's economy, Kinew said, but didn't offer specifics other than pointing out the need to strengthen the mining, energy and technology sectors;

  • Will incentivize consumers to shop local, but Manitoba needs to preserve its fiscal firepower to protect jobs and support the economy (details to come).

NEW BRUNSWICK

New Brunswick has not taken any action in response to the tariffs.

Premier Susan Holt:

  • Urged unity as the country faces tariffs on exports to the United States imposed by President Donald Trump.

Newfoundland and Labrador

U.S. liquor products will be pulled off the shelves of liquor stores across the province.

Premier Andrew Furey:

  • Called upon residents to shop local, and seek out products made in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador

NOVA SCOTIA

Tolls at the Cobequid Pass will double for commercial vehicles entering from the U.S. 

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation will be directed to remove all U.S. alcohol from store shelves

Premier Tim Houston:

  • The province will limit access for provincial procurement for American businesses; and

  • the province will focus on "finding new markets here at home with programs like Nova Scotia Loyal, focus on developing our own resources, eliminate inter-provincial trade barriers and, finally, of course, look for international diversification.

ONTARIO

Ordered the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to remove all American alcohol from store shelves.

Premier Doug Ford

  • Criticized Trump's tariffs as "unjustified, unfair, and frankly illegal," warning of potential job losses and economic challenges for both countries;

  • Emphasized the importance of national unity in responding to U.S. trade actions and encouraged Canadians to support domestic products;

  • Looking to “rip up” $100M Starlink contract.

Prince Edward Island

American wines, beer and spirits will be pulled from provincial liquor store shelves by Tuesday.

Premier Dennis King:

  • "We'll do everything we can as a provincial government, in partnership with the federal government, to respond in a positive way and to use the wherewithal we have to make the investments we need to make to make everybody as whole as we can”.

Quebec

Directed the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) to remove all American products from its shelves.

Premier François Legault:

  • Instructed Treasury Board President Sonia LeBel to review all procurement contracts involving American suppliers and to penalize any that do business with Quebec's government.

saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has not has not taken any action in response to the tariffs.

Premier Scott Moe:

  • Calling on the federal government to strengthen the Criminal Code of Canada to toughen penalties for drug offences, specifically fentanyl;

  • Supportive of targeted retaliatory measures in response to the tariffs, but that they shouldn't be seen as long-term solutions; and

  • Calls for deescalation in trade war.