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Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities

Q: Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities program?

To be eligible for the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities program, you must: Immigrants or visible minorities, unemployed or underemployed, no North American work experience, eligible for the program.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities?

You can contact Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ).

Q: Where is the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities available?

The Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and minorities in Quebec

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale

Overview

This program provides financial support to employers in Quebec through wage subsidies, enabling them to hire immigrants and visible minorities who lack North American work experience. It aims to promote diversity and facilitate the first job experience for underrepresented populations, with subsidies up to $5,000 per recipient.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Improve employee retention

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Higher Education

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Activities funded

Hiring immigrants and visible minorities for their first work experience in Quebec.
Providing supervision and training to new hires.
Creating inclusive employment opportunities for marginalized groups.

Examples of admissible projects:

Investing in manufacturing equipment to boost production efficiency

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Businesses registered in Quebec.
Employers seeking to hire eligible immigrants or visible minorities.

Who is not eligible

Organizations not registered in Quebec.
Employers not providing supervision or not compliant with legislation.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Selection criteria

Eligibility of the applicant and the individual hired.
Alignment of the position with program objectives.
Availability of supervision and compliance with legislation.

How to apply

Check eligibility using the online Wage Subsidy Eligibility Tool.Complete the appropriate application form for private companies or non-profit organizations.Submit the application form and required documentation to your Services Québec office.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.