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Workplace first aid training

Q: How much funding can be received?

Workplace first aid training Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Workplace first aid training a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Workplace first aid training is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Workplace first aid training?

Workplace first aid training is funded by The Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST)

Q: 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).

Q: 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).

Q: Where is the Workplace first aid training available?

The Workplace first aid training program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: January 26, 2026

QC, Canada

Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector

Grant and Funding

The Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Up to 5% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

Activities funded

First aid training for workers in an establishment.
First aid training for workers on a construction site.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an employer with workers in an establishment or on a construction site seeking Workplace First Aid training for workers.
The training project must involve first aid courses for workers in the workplace.
The number of workers whose training is subsidized must fall within the CNESST percentage set for the applicant’s sector of activity.
The subsidized first aid courses must be within the 3-year validity period used by CNESST to calculate eligible subsidized training (including courses previously paid for in the past 3 years).

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.”

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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.