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Discover Wage Subsidies and Internships for your Business in Canada

In Canada, wage subsidies and internship programs provide funding to businesses to subsidize the wages of students and recent graduates they hire for work placements. These initiatives make students eligible for meaningful work experiences while helping employers reduce hiring costs.

278 programs available
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Youth Strategy

    Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
    Start-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsSuspended

    EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers

    Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
    Wage support for hiring newcomers in electricity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended

    Mitacs — Canadian Science Policy Fellowship

    Mitacs
    Policy fellowship for government host offices
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

    ECO Canada (ECO)
    Wage support for youth in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 0.75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Management of companies and enterprises
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

    ECO Canada (ECO)
    Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 13, 2023
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Communautique logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Digital Skills Internships

    Communautique
    Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 22, 2026
    Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2

    Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
    Funding for student jobs and CIEC projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,736 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
    AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Magnet logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Magnet — Student Work Placement Program

    Magnet
    Wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Odyssey – Language Assistant Program

    Canadian Heritage
    Paid classroom language assistant experience in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 10, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports

    Government of Ontario
    Supports disability-related work barriers to employment
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Accelerate Special Offers

    Mitacs
    Special funding for selected internship projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $17,500
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 19, 2023
    • Closing date : February 9, 2024
    Canada
  • Alberta Media Fund (AMF) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Alberta Media Fund - Interactive Digital Media Grant

    Alberta Media Fund (AMF)
    Labour-based funding for Alberta digital media companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2018
    Alberta, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ArtWorksTO Youth Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant

    Halton Region (HATCH)
    Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    BioReady™ Paid Internship Program

    BioTalent Canada
    Salary support for hiring BioReady talent
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 11,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    BioTalent — Science Horizons Youth Internship

    BioTalent Canada
    Employer support for environmental STEM interns
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    BioTalent — Career Starter Program

    BioTalent Canada
    Funding to hire youth in bio-economy roles
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 28, 2024
    Canada
  • CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    CAEHM - Support

    CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE)
    Entrepreneur support in Haute-Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Cameroon

    Government of Québec
    Funding for Québec student internships in Cameroon
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy

    Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
    Direct rent support for affected organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support

    Government of Canada
    Direct rent support for COVID-affected organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Manitoba
    Support for tariff-affected workers and employers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
    Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

    City of Cornwall
    Funding support for licensed child care providers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    Clean Foundation
    Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 28, 2025
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

    Clean Foundation
    Subsidized clean economy internships for youth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 13, 2023
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth

    ECO Canada (ECO)
    Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 6, 2023
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employ PEI

    Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Skills PEI
    Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 17, 2024
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employment Pathway Grant

    Government of Alberta
    Supports Alberta employers training Class 1 drivers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employment placement with incentives (EPI)

    Government of Ontario
    Employment placements with employer incentives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    MaRS Discovery District
    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component

    Government of Québec
    Community research and studies support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Funding Opportunities for Child Care Operators

    City of Hamilton
    Financial support for Hamilton child care operators
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,920 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2022
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    General Operating Grant

    Halton Region (HATCH)
    Operating support for licensed child care programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    University of Calgary
    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2026
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Cancer Research Society (CRS) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Grants for scientific succession

    Cancer Research Society (CRS)
    Support for emerging cancer researchers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $140,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 18, 2026
    • Closing date : April 22, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Green Jobs Internship Program

    Clean Foundation
    Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Jericho Foundation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Holistic Scholarship Program

    Jericho Foundation
    Holistic support for students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Host a municipal intern

    Government of Alberta
    Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 62,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 13, 2026
    • Closing date : February 17, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Immigrant Bridging Program

    Government of Alberta
    Skills training and work experience for skilled immigrants
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Integrated Training Program

    Government of Alberta
    Competency-based training for employment
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada