Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Who is eligible for the Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees program?

To be eligible for the Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees program, you must: • Operate a business registered in Quebec (excluding public bodies and political organizations). • Offer positions located in Quebec and comply with applicable laws. • Provide supervision and support to the hired individual.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees?

You can contact Gouvernement du Québec.

Q: Where is the Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees available?

The Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 70% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Financial Support for the Integration of Foreign-Trained Employees program offers wage subsidies covering up to 70% of salary for a maximum of 52 weeks, with additional funding up to $10,000 for workplace adaptation for persons with disabilities. Its purpose is to facilitate the integration of internationally trained professionals into Quebec’s workforce through wage support, mentoring, training, and adaptation of HR management practices.

Financing terms and conditions

Coverage of up to 70% of gross salary for a maximum of 52 weeks, limited to the equivalent of minimum wage for up to 40 hours per week.
Compensation of up to 100% of the salary or fees of a mentor, up to a maximum of $2,000, for the duration of the agreement.
Funding of up to 100% of direct training costs, up to a maximum of $5,000, for a total of up to 80 hours of supplementary training.
Support of up to 100% of direct costs for adapting human resources management tools and practices, up to $5,000, for the duration of the agreement.
For employees with disabilities, support may be extended up to 60 weeks, with the possibility of reimbursing certain general expenses up to $10,000, including equipment or workplace accessibility adaptations.

Activities funded

Hiring and integrating foreign-trained professionals into your workforce.
Providing professional mentoring and support to newly hired foreign-trained employees.
Offering supplementary training relevant to the employee’s field.
Adapting human resources management practices and tools to facilitate the integration of foreign-trained staff.
Making workplace adaptations to accommodate employees with disabilities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 39,000

Integrating an architectural technician through bridging and mentoring

$ 48,000

Hiring a physiotherapist and making clinic accessible for wheelchair use

$ 35,000

Hiring a foreign-trained pastry chef and providing integration training

$ 58,000

Hiring an IT analyst and adapting onboarding for workplace inclusion

$ 53,000

Employing a chemist and adapting laboratory space for accessibility

$ 51,000

Onboarding a foreign engineer and revamping HR practices for diversity

Eligibility

The company must operate in Quebec and have a registered office or establishment with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
All types of businesses in Quebec are eligible, except public bodies and political organizations.
The employer must provide supervision to the newly hired foreign-trained employee and ensure proper follow-up.
The positions offered must be located in Quebec and can be regular full-time, part-time, or recurring seasonal roles.
The company must comply with current Quebec legislation.

Who is eligible?

All types of businesses operating in Quebec, except for public organizations and political organizations.

Who is not eligible

Public organizations
Political organizations

Eligible expenses

Portion of the gross salary of the newly hired foreign-trained employee.
Salary or fees of an employee who accompanies and supervises the new hire (up to a set maximum).
Direct costs related to supplementary or bridging training (up to a set maximum).
Direct costs for adapting human resources management practices and tools (up to a set maximum).
Rental or purchase of equipment for workplace adaptation for employees with disabilities.
Costs of accessibility modifications to workplace facilities for employees with disabilities.
Certain general expenses to enable participation of employees with disabilities in the program, within defined limits.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Verify eligibility criteria

Use the eligibility verification tool to check if your business and the job position qualify for wage subsidy support
Consult the relevant program documents for detailed eligibility requirements

Complete application form

Complete the "Demande de subvention salariale - Entreprise privée" or "Demande de subvention salariale - OSBL" application form
Gather required documentation as specified in the form

Submit application to Services Québec

Submit the completed application form and documents to your local Services Québec office
Choose to deliver the documents in person or by mail

Wait for application review

Wait for confirmation from an employment assistance officer regarding the status of your application
Respond to any additional information requests if necessary

Additional information

Employers can verify their preliminary eligibility using a specific online tool for wage subsidy eligibility.
Financial support duration and amounts differ for persons with disabilities and may include coverage of some general expenses related to accessibility.
Complaints regarding decisions or services can be submitted to the Direction de l’amélioration de la qualité des services à la clientèle.
Official documentation for program details and accessibility is available for further consultation in PDF format.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees. 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 Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees?

Hiring and integrating foreign-trained professionals into your workforce. Providing professional mentoring and support to newly hired foreign-trained employees. Offering supplementary training relevant to the employee’s field. Adapting human resources management practices and tools to facilitate the integration of foreign-trained staff. Making workplace adaptations to accommodate employees with disabilities.