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Workplace first aid training
Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Up to 5% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
CNESST provides financial assistance to subsidize first aid training for a maximum number of workers per establishment (5% in most establishments; 20% in mining excluding quarries, forestry excluding sawmills, and silviculture; 10% in construction), with subsidized courses counted over a 3-year period and paid directly to the training provider. The program supports eligible activities related to workplace or construction-site first aid courses for workers, while employers cover costs such as first aid service setup and maintenance, worker absence, and travel within a 40 km radius.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- First aid training for workers in an establishment.
- First aid training for workers on a construction site.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mining establishments (excluding quarries)
- Forestry establishments (excluding sawmills)
- Silviculture businesses
- Construction companies / construction sites
- Other workplaces with workers in an establishment (sector-based percentage applies)
Eligible expenses
- First aid training course fees for eligible workers (paid by CNESST to the training provider, up to the subsidized percentage for the sector).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs to set up and maintain first aid services in each establishment
- Costs related to the worker’s absence while taking the course (e.g., wages/time away from work)
- Worker travel expenses to attend training within a 40 km radius of their regular workplace
- Training fees for first aid courses beyond the number of workers whose training is subsidized
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (CNESST – Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail).
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, the CNESST pays the subsidy directly to the training provider, according to the contract’s terms and conditions.
Additional information
- The number of CNESST-subsidized first aid courses for an establishment is valid for 3 years; prior CNESST-paid courses in the last 3 years are included in the calculation.
- If some workers already hold a valid first aid certificate (completed within the past 3 years), this reduces the number of additional workers whose training can be subsidized.
- Sector-based percentages are used to determine how many workers’ training is covered (e.g., 5% for establishments; 10% for construction; 20% for mining, forestry, and silviculture).
- The CNESST offers a related mobile application: “Secourisme en milieu de travail application.”
Frequently Asked Questions about the Workplace first aid training Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workplace first aid training. 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 Workplace first aid training?
CNESST provides financial assistance to subsidize first aid training for a maximum number of workers per establishment (5% in most establishments; 20% in mining excluding quarries, forestry excluding sawmills, and silviculture; 10% in construction), with subsidized courses counted over a 3-year period and paid directly to the training provider. The program supports eligible activities related to workplace or construction-site first aid courses for workers, while employers cover costs such as first aid service setup and maintenance, worker absence, and travel within a 40 km radius.
How much funding can be received?
Workplace first aid training Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Workplace first aid training program?
To be eligible for the Workplace first aid training program, you must:
Employer with workers in an establishment or on a construction site.
Training subsidy limited to a sector-based percentage of workers (valid over 3 years).
What expenses are eligible under Workplace first aid training?
First aid training for workers in an establishment.
First aid training for workers on a construction site.
Who can I contact for more information about the Workplace first aid training?
You can contact The Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST).
Where is the Workplace first aid training available?
The Workplace first aid training program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Workplace first aid training a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Workplace first aid training is a Grant and Funding