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Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and minorities in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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
QuebecFrequently 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.
What is the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities?
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.
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).
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.
Is the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
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