Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program

• A document from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that includes the applicant's business number with the CRA
• Pay stubs for 13 consecutive weeks (3 consecutive months) prior to the leave of absence for active military activity
• A copy of the business' most recent financial statements signed by a certified accountant

Who is eligible?

• Employers of reservists in the private sector, municipal governments, and provincial and territorial governments.
• Self-employed reservists who meet the definition of a reservist.

Who is not eligible

• Employers of reservists and/or self-employed reservists who do not meet the definition of Primary Reserve and Canadian Rangers.
• Employers of reservists who do not meet the minimum work threshold, as set out in the Eligibility Criteria above.
• Employers of reservists who are federal government and/or agencies and Crown Corporation employers.

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.

• Complete the online application form.
• If you are unable to submit through the online form, mail the Grant Application Package and supporting documents to CERP Submissions, National Grants & Contributions Delivery Centre, 140 Promenade du Portage, Phase IV. 4th Floor- Mail stop 402, Gatineau, QC K1A 0J9.

• You will receive an email receipt within 24 hours of submitting your application.
• All applicants will be notified of the status of their application within 35 days.

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.