Wage Subsidies and Internships Available for Businesses in Quebec for 2025
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The subsidy programs in Quebec offer a unique opportunity for businesses to enhance their competitiveness while promoting local employment. These initiatives play a key role in the province's economy.
24 opportunities available

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Accueillez un stagiaire
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)Quebec internship wage subsidies for diverse student inclusion
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employee Wage Subsidy
Gouvernement du QuébecSubsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Gouvernement du QuébecSubsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Tax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Sectoral Committee on Food Processing LaborShort-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Eligible Funding
- Max. $8,250
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Gouvernement du QuébecProgram extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
FESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)FESTQ grants employers to hire student interns
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component
Gouvernement du QuébecEmployment Stabilization Program supports extending seasonal employment periods
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members
Gouvernement du QuébecIntegration support for First Nations and Inuit employment
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Gouvernement du QuébecGet financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ambition-Compétences — Green Economy and Digital Transformation
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)The Ambition-Compétences program enhances workforce skills for adapting to digital and green economic transformations.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Gouvernement du QuébecFunding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $6,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
Gouvernement du QuébecWorkplace internships for individuals with disabilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment
MRC des ChenauxSupports self-employment through financial aid for job creation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Quebec Construction Association (ACQ)Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

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Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Loans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Youth Strategy
Réseau des SADC et CAEStart-up loan for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Job integration contract
Gouvernement du QuébecSubsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Canadian HeritageWage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employers — FIT Project
Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Incentive internships for veterinary medicine students in biofood sector
Eligible Funding
- Max. $12,180
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Wage Subsidies And InternsArchived
Grants for adapted businesses
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports long-term employment for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
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