How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities?

Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities

Q: What are Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities's eligibility criterias?

All types of businesses operating in Quebec can benefit from the financial aid, except public bodies and political organizations. Employers must provide supervision to the hired individual. The business must have an office or an establishment registered with the Quebec Business Register and comply with current legislations.

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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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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.

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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.

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$ 5,000

Inclusive workplace adaptation for disabled employees

$ 5,000

Hiring program for software development trainees

$ 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Eligibility check

Use the wage subsidy eligibility verification tool.

Fill out the application form

Fill out the form "Salary Subsidy Application - Private Company" or "Salary Subsidy Application - NPO".

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.