Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
grant_single|update April 29, 2025
QC, Canada
Subsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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Wage subsidy for up to 52 weeks for employers who hire immigrants or visible minorities for a first experience in their field in a regular job.
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- Financial assistance is provided to the employer for a determined period, based on the integration challenges, supervision needs, and the nature of the employment offered.
- Subsidy covers a percentage of the gross salary, up to the minimum wage.
- Possible reimbursement of a portion of the costs related to training, adaptation of human resource management practices and tools, and general expenses for a person with a disability; percentage and amounts vary depending on the type of wage subsidy and complexity of the position.
grant_single_labels|projects
This program supports activities that integrate immigrants and visible minorities into the workforce in Quebec. It provides financial assistance to employers who hire and mentor these individuals, with a focus on improving employment opportunities and workplace practices.
- Hiring immigrants and visible minorities without North American work experience in their field.
- Providing mentoring and supervision to newly hired immigrants and visible minorities.
- Offering additional training specific to the needs of the new employees.
- Adapting human resources practices and tools to better integrate and support diverse workforces.
- Facilitating workplace modifications to ensure accessibility for hired persons with disabilities.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 5,000
Hiring program for software development trainees
$ 5,000
Inclusive workplace adaptation for disabled employees
$ 5,000
Training immigrants in sustainable building practices
$ 5,000
Women-led cooperative hires and trains shippers
$ 5,000
Integration program for immigrant culinary trainees
$ 5,000
Adapting HR practices for multicultural team entry
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for companies to receive this grant is based on specific criteria concerning their operations and employee management.
- The company must operate in Quebec.
- The company must have a registered office or establishment with the Quebec enterprise registrar.
- All types of companies operating in Quebec can apply, except public organizations and political organizations.
- The employer must provide guidance to the hired individual.
- The employer needs to comply with all applicable legislations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant are:
- Private companies
- Employee and employer associations
- Professional associations
- Cooperatives
- Social economy enterprises
- Training institutions (including school service centers, vocational training centers
- Vocational training centers, CEGEPs and universities)
- Municipal administrations (cities and RCMs)
- Band councils
- Non-profit organizations (including childcare centers)
- Community organizations active in the community
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant is not available to certain companies based on their status or nature of activity, ensuring alignment with strategic employment and diversity objectives.
- Public organizations.
- Political organizations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Reimbursement of a portion of the gross salary up to the minimum wage.
- Reimbursement of part of the salary or fees of an integration support person (accompagnateur).
- Reimbursement of direct costs related to training.
- Reimbursement of direct costs related to the adaptation of human resources management practices and tools.
- General expenses for a person with a disability.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies operating within the province of Quebec. Employers must offer positions in Quebec and have a registered office or establishment there.
- Businesses operating within the province of Quebec.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Here is a summary and the criteria:
- The candidates must be immigrants or visible minorities without North American work experience, unemployed or underemployed, approved for the program by an employment aid officer and hold a letter of eligibility. Employers must provide support, have a registered office in Quebec, comply with legislation, and offer full or part-time positions.
grant_single_labels|apply
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Eligibility check
Use the wage subsidy eligibility verification tool.
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Fill out the application form
Fill out the form "Salary Subsidy Application - Private Company" or "Salary Subsidy Application - NPO".
3
Submit the request
- Submit or mail the completed form to the Services Québec office.
- Make an appointment with a business services agent if necessary.
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- Employers must provide guidance and support to the hired individual throughout the integration period.
- Employers must have a registered office or establishment in Quebec, registered with the Registraire des entreprises.
- Decisions regarding eligibility are made by an employment assistance agent from Services Québec and require an official letter of eligibility.
- Employers or organizations may submit complaints regarding decisions or services to the Direction de l’amélioration de la qualité des services à la clientèle.
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