Quebec International — International recruiting

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to international recruitment and business support in Québec City.

• The applicant must be a business seeking to recruit international workers or students.
• The business should be located in or willing to expand to the Québec City region.
• The applicant must engage in sectors such as technological entrepreneurship, modernization, or international recruiting.
• The business must collaborate with Québec International for recruitment missions and activities.

Who is eligible?

There are eligible types of companies for this grant. To qualify for the grant, companies must meet the following criteria:

• Businesses looking to recruit international workers or students
• Companies seeking to access qualified candidates globally
• Organizations aiming to attract, integrate, and retain the right candidates for their business

Eligible expenses

This grant supports various initiatives under the Entrepreneurial Vision – Québec 2026, aiming to boost entrepreneurship, foster innovation, and facilitate business growth in Québec City. These programs focus on international recruitment, business setup and expansion, modernization, and more, with assistance from various partners.

• Sector development and technological entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Projects aimed at setup or expansion of businesses in Québec City.
• Modernization and digital transformation programs.
• International recruiting and talent acquisition missions.
• Programs facilitating the selling and exporting of goods and services.
• Participation in recruitment missions and networking activities.
• Student recruitment and retention programs.
• Participation in the continuous recruitment program.
• Engagement in training and conferences for human resources improvement.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:

• Availability of funding
• Eligibility of the applicant
• Alignment of the project with the goals of the grant
• Potential impact of the project
• Feasibility and clarity of the project proposal

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Québec International acts as a key partner in various recruitment and business expansion activities, providing customized support and unparalleled services.
• Québec International organizes continuous recruitment initiatives, where businesses can post job positions monthly on an international platform.
• There is a focus on developing Francophone connections, highlighting the advantage of Québec City's Francophone strength.
• There are exclusive offers for childcare services or daycare centers looking to recruit internationally.