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EHRC — Destination Trade
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector apprentice placements
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 12, 2026Latest change: EHRC’s Destination Trade page now shows the program as active, adds an Apply now link, and says additional apprenticeship funding has been added with limited spots and 50% of gross wages covered.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 12, 2026
Latest change: EHRC’s Destination Trade page now shows the program as active, adds an Apply now link, and says additional apprenticeship funding has been added with limited spots and 50% of gross wages covered.
Destination Trade funding update
EHRC’s Destination Trade program page now shows the program as active and adds an Apply now link to the funding application portal. The updated overview says additional funding has been added for apprenticeships, with limited spots, and the official program overview now states that the subsidy covers 50% of gross wages.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Firms whose primary activity is the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
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Overview
Destination Trade is an EHRC program for small to mid-sized employers in Canada’s electricity industry, offering wage subsidies of up to $5,000 to support third- or fourth-year apprentice work placements. It helps employers create work opportunities and support apprentices completing their Certificate of Qualification.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Creating new work-integrated learning placements for third- and fourth-year apprentices
- Supporting apprentice work opportunities in the electricity industry
- Supporting placements that help apprentices complete their Certificate of Qualification
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Firms whose primary activity is the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
- Firms supporting renewables in research and development, business development, or energy efficiency.
- Firms engaged in manufacturing of equipment and the provision of services necessary to generation, transmission or distribution.
- Small or Medium Enterprises in any province or territory except Quebec, with 499 employees or less at the time they receive funding.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations in the Province of Quebec.
How to apply
- The employer fills out an online application for the placements they would like to be funded.
- The participant completes an online eligibility form sent to their email.
Processing and Agreement
- Processing time is up to 10 business days.
- For successful placements, the contract is signed by the employer, participant and EHRC.
- The employer and participant create a Learning Plan before the placement starts.
- The employer submits monthly claims for reimbursement.
- The employer and participant complete post-participation surveys and ongoing monitoring as required.
Additional information
- Processing time is up to 10 business days.
- The placement requires a formal learning plan before it starts.
- Monthly reimbursement claims are required.
- Post-participation surveys and ongoing monitoring may be required.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the EHRC — Destination Trade Program
What is the EHRC — Destination Trade?
Destination Trade is an EHRC program for small to mid-sized employers in Canada’s electricity industry, offering wage subsidies of up to $5,000 to support third- or fourth-year apprentice work placements. It helps employers create work opportunities and support apprentices completing their Certificate of Qualification.
How much funding can be received?
EHRC — Destination Trade Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the EHRC — Destination Trade program?
To be eligible for the EHRC — Destination Trade program, you must:
Employer organizations must be in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, related renewable energy support, or equipment manufacturing and necessary services.
SMEs must have 499 employees or fewer and be located in any province or territory except Quebec.
Work opportunities must be for third- or fourth-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades and be meaningful work-integrated learning placements.
What expenses are eligible under EHRC — Destination Trade?
Creating new work-integrated learning placements for third- and fourth-year apprentices
Supporting apprentice work opportunities in the electricity industry
Supporting placements that help apprentices complete their Certificate of Qualification
Who can I contact for more information about the EHRC — Destination Trade?
You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) by email at verroen@ehrc.ca or by phone at 343-643-2387.
Where is the EHRC — Destination Trade available?
The EHRC — Destination Trade program is available across Canada.
Is the EHRC — Destination Trade a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EHRC — Destination Trade is a Grant and Funding