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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.

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  • City of Cornwall logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    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, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

    Subsidized clean economy internships for youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)

    Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth

    Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employ 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
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    PE, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employment Pathway Grant

    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
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program

    Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)

    Funding for First Nations and Inuit youth skills development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

    Summer wage subsidies for Indigenous youth work experience
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Bowman Employment Services logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Get Youth Working Program

    British Columbia youth wage subsidy
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Green Jobs Initiative

    Wage support for youth green jobs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,062 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Immigrant Bridging Program

    Skills training and work experience for skilled immigrants
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Internship Scholarships in Egypt

    Short-term internships in Egypt for Québec participants
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Jack Layton Fellowship

    Supports youth civic engagement and municipal action
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Jobs for Youth Program

    Summer wage support for student hiring
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, PE, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs research awards to support children with disabilities

    Research support for children with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Leaders in Action

    Student leadership volunteer program with recognition
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,690 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Museums - Canada Summer Jobs

    Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual workplaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Nobleman Scholar Program

    Paid history internship for graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    From $14,000 to $21,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    O'Brien Centre Summer Studentships (OCSS)

    Summer research support for undergraduate students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

    Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Opportunities Fund Wage Subsidy Program

    Wage support for bio-economy employers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 13,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream

    Scholarships for psychotherapy training in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $45,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Round 2 Product Development for IoT Device Challenge

    Funding for Canadian IoT product development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 37% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Memorial University - School of Graduate Studies (SGS) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    SGS Graduate Internship Program

    Part-time graduate internships with external employers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. John's, NL, Canada
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  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Skilled Newcomer Internships for the Bio-economy

    Wage support for inclusive bio-economy hiring
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Sound Design Program

    Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Student Summer Skills Incentive

    Wage support for summer student hiring
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,600 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment for Nunavut Students

    Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

    Funding for supervised summer student jobs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,741 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

    Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Training on the Job — Nunavut

    Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Undergraduate Grant

    Summer research studentship for NeuroCAM studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Young Canada Works - Employment Programs

    Short-term youth jobs across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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  • Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Zenith Fellowship Program

    Internships and mentorship in space sector
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Grants for adapted businesses

    Supports long-term employment for people with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada