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Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Wage subsidy for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides wage subsidies to help employers in Quebec hire immigrants and visible minorities for their first North American work experience in their field. It also supports salary costs, accompaniment, HR practice adaptation, and additional training, with aid of up to $5,000 per item and up to $5,000 for general expenses for a person with a disability.
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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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 an immigrant or visible minority for a first North American job in their field.
- Supporting workplace integration for the new employee.
- Providing accompaniment during the employee’s integration.
- Offering job-related training to build required skills.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private companies.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Municipal administrations.
- Cooperatives and social economy enterprises.
- Training institutions and community organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Political parties and political associations.
- Federal and Quebec government ministries and agencies.
- Staffing agencies.
- Employers already benefiting from the Self-Employed Worker measure.
- Employers linked to the candidate’s immediate family or board of directors, unless favoritism is ruled out.
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidy for the employee’s salary.
- Salary or fees for a support person.
- HR practices and tools adaptation costs.
- Training costs and related materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overtime pay beyond the agreed hours.
- Vacation pay.
- Mandatory training required by law or regulation.
- Equipment or items normally needed for the job.
- Positions filled through a staffing agency.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Services Québec staff.
- Funding is authorized only after an assessment of the job and the candidate.
- Approval depends on retention prospects and the employer’s support capacity.
- The aid is set through an agreement with the employer.
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.
What is the Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities?
This program provides wage subsidies to help employers in Quebec hire immigrants and visible minorities for their first North American work experience in their field. It also supports salary costs, accompaniment, HR practice adaptation, and additional training, with aid of up to $5,000 per item and up to $5,000 for general expenses for a person with a disability.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
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:
Quebec-based employer.
Job offers good retention prospects.
Supervision and legal compliance required.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities?
Hiring an immigrant or visible minority for a first North American job in their field.
Supporting workplace integration for the new employee.
Providing accompaniment during the employee’s integration.
Offering job-related training to build required skills.
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