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Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange
Supports expert exchange across Canada
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports expert exchange projects between Québec and the rest of Canada, with a maximum amount of $10,000 under Tier 1. It funds participation in symposiums, conferences, forums and workshops, as well as peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
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
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation by Québec experts in symposiums, conferences, forums and workshops in Canada, including Québec.
- Peer-to-peer expertise-sharing projects involving innovative practices from Québec to other provinces and territories.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Experts from Québec.
- Experts from elsewhere in Canada.
- Organizations or groups involved in expert exchange projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec.
- Other Canadian provinces and territories.
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are reviewed by the SQRC.
- The SQRC aims to respond within 60 working days.
- Applications must be complete and include the co-applicant’s signature, if applicable.
Additional information
- Projects may be submitted at any time during the year.
- The program targets exchanges between experts from Québec and elsewhere in Canada.
- The response time for complete applications is about 60 working days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange Program
What is the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange?
This program supports expert exchange projects between Québec and the rest of Canada, with a maximum amount of $10,000 under Tier 1. It funds participation in symposiums, conferences, forums and workshops, as well as peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing projects.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange program, you must:
Expert exchange project in Canada.
Activity must involve Québec and other Canadian regions.
Project must share or transfer expertise.
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange?
Participation by Québec experts in symposiums, conferences, forums and workshops in Canada, including Québec.
Peer-to-peer expertise-sharing projects involving innovative practices from Québec to other provinces and territories.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange?
You can contact Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC) by email at programme.relations-canadiennes@mce.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange available?
The Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange is a Grant and Funding