EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers

Q: How much funding can be received?

EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?

EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers is funded by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?

You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC).

Q: Where is the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers available?

The EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Electricity sector employers can hire skilled newcomers with subsidies

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is suspended

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Manufacturing
Educational services

Funds Providers

Electricity Human Resources Canada

Program status

Suspended

Overview

The "Welcoming Newcomers" program provides a wage subsidy of up to 50%, with a maximum of $10,000, to employers in the electricity sector to recruit and onboard internationally trained workers. The program aims to integrate foreign-trained professionals into Canada's electricity workforce, addressing labour shortages and enhancing workforce diversity.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides wage subsidies for employers in Canada's electricity sector to recruit and integrate skilled newcomers. Funding is structured to cover specific onboarding costs, enhancing workforce diversity and addressing labour shortages.

Subsidy covers up to 50% of wage costs, with a maximum of $10,000.

Activities funded

Onboarding initiatives for full-time, permanent employment of newcomers in the electricity sector.
Training programs to enhance job readiness for foreign-trained professionals.
Implementation of employment strategies to retain skilled newcomers in various roles including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
Development of learning plans in collaboration with participants to maximize their professional competencies.
Facilitation of newcomer participation in sector support activities related to renewables and energy efficiency.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 50,000

Creating an online platform for art therapies

$ 20,000

Launching a community gardening initiative

$ 75,000

Revitalizing heritage sites through tourism

$ 50,000

Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions

$ 60,000

Automating manufacturing processes for SMEs

$ 60,000

Implementing renewable energy in rural schools

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer organization.

Firms who are seeking to hire full-time permanent newcomers.
Firms whose primary activity involves generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
Firms involved in sector support including renewables, in areas such as R&D, business development, or energy efficiency.
Firms engaged in the manufacturing of equipment and the provision of services necessary to electricity.
Post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges, or polytechnics) supporting the electricity industry.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the "Welcoming Newcomers" program include employer organizations in the electricity sector, specifically those involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; sector support in renewables, R&D, business development, energy efficiency; and the manufacturing of equipment and service provision necessary for electricity. Post-secondary institutions supporting the electricity industry also qualify. Participants are newcomers to Canada within the last ten years, educated or professionally experienced internationally, and must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or newcomers/refugees with a valid open work permit.

Eligible expenses

The grant provides financial assistance for specific onboarding expenses for hiring foreign-trained professionals in the electricity sector.

Up to 50% of the wage cost for the first few months of onboarding the participant.
Maximum reimbursement amount of $10,000.

How to apply

Employer Interest Expression

Contact Yoana Turnin via email to express interest and be placed on the waitlist.
Email: [email protected]

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program status is currently active, but not accepting new applications. Employers interested can be placed on a waitlist by emailing Yoana Turnin.
The funding is provided under the Government of Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program.
Employers should create a Learning Plan as part of the onboarding process for the participant.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers. 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 EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?

This grant encourages employers in the electricity sector to integrate internationally trained newcomers into their workforce. The eligible activities are designed to aid in the onboarding and skill utilization of skilled newcomers. Onboarding initiatives for full-time, permanent employment of newcomers in the electricity sector. Training programs to enhance job readiness for foreign-trained professionals. Implementation of employment strategies to retain skilled newcomers in various roles including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Development of learning plans in collaboration with participants to maximize their professional competencies. Facilitation of newcomer participation in sector support activities related to renewables and energy efficiency.

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?

Who is eligible for the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers program?

To be eligible for the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers program, you must: Firms seeking to hire full-time permanent newcomers. Firms whose primary activity involves generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; support for sectors like renewables in R&D, business development, energy efficiency; or manufacturing equipment and services for electricity. Post-secondary institutions supporting the electricity industry.