Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements for employers or self-employed individuals of reservists.

• The employer must be a civilian organization employing reservists or a self-employed reservist themselves.
• The application must pertain to compensating for operational costs incurred when a reservist employee deploys on full-time operational duty.
• The reservist must be on a Chief of Defence Staff directed operation, either domestically or abroad.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Based on the grant context, there is no specific mention of ineligible company types.

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:

• Operational costs incurred by civilian employers when reservist employees deploy on full-time operational duty
• Financial support to offset these operational costs

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible expenses for this grant include operational costs that employers incur due to reservist employees being deployed on full-time operational duty.

• Operational costs for businesses due to absence of reservist employees during deployment.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

• A business case demonstrating the need for funding.
• A statement from the employer attesting to the operational impact of the reservist employee's deployment.
• Evidence of the reservist employee's deployment orders and duration.
• Confirmation of the salary or wage paid to the reservist employee during deployment.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The application process is ongoing, allowing submissions at any time as reservist duties conclude.
• The CERP aims to enhance the integration of reservists with the CAF Regular Force, emphasizing dual career paths.
• Outreach efforts are part of the program to promote understanding and appreciation among civilian entities regarding reservists' roles.
• Administrative support is provided by ESDC, while the program itself is a DND initiative.
• The program fosters strengthened relationships between civilian employers and military personnel, contributing to community ties.
• Long-term benefits include enhancing the public image and reputation of the CAF and its reservists.