Business Subsidies in Canada: Government Support for Hiring, Training, and Innovation
Looking to reduce your business costs through government support? This article explains business subsidies in Canada, including how business subsidies work, what types are available at both the federal and provincial levels, and how you can qualify.
Whether you’re hiring new employees, investing in training, or expanding into new markets, this guide will help you understand and access the subsidy programs available to Canadian businesses.
✅ What Is a Business Subsidy?
A business subsidy is a form of non-repayable government support that helps businesses cover specific operational costs — most commonly related to employment, training, or innovation. Unlike grants, which often fund broader projects, subsidies reimburse businesses for specific expenses after they’ve been incurred. These programs are typically:
- Targeted at job creation, workforce development, or economic recovery
- Conditional on hiring certain groups or achieving certain outcomes
- Paid out as wage reimbursements, cost-sharing arrangements, or incentive payments
Subsidies are available through both federal and provincial governments, often in partnership with local organizations or post-secondary institutions.
✅ Common Types of Business Subsidies in Canada
Subsidy programs vary widely, but most fall into a few clear categories. Below are the most common types of business subsidies available to employers across Canada:
◾ Wage Subsidies
These programs reimburse a portion of employee wages, typically for a defined period. They often target:
- Youth and students (e.g. summer jobs, internships)
- Newcomers or underrepresented groups
- Workers in rural or remote communities
- Businesses affected by economic disruption or transitioning sectors
◾ Training & Skills Development Subsidies
Subsidies that help cover the cost of employee training — whether for onboarding new hires, upskilling existing staff, or meeting sector-specific certification requirements. These may support:
- In-house or third-party training
- Digital skills development
- Technical, trade, or safety certifications
◾ Employment Incentives
Subsidies that reward employers for hiring individuals from targeted groups or participating in employment programs. These may offer:
- Lump-sum payments per hire
- Bonuses for retaining employees past a minimum term
- Support for job placements through public employment services
◾ Innovation or R&D Subsidies
Some subsidies support early-stage R&D, product development, or commercialization. These may take the form of:
- Reimbursement for research staff salaries
- Support for testing, prototyping, or IP development
- Assistance for startups in incubators or accelerators
While some of these resemble grants, many operate as post-activity subsidies, reimbursing businesses for eligible costs.
◾ Export Market Subsidies
Designed to help businesses expand into new international markets, these subsidies may cover:
- Participation in international trade shows or export missions
- Marketing, translation, or product adaptation costs
- Travel and freight associated with export development
These programs are often available through regional development agencies with federal or provincial funding.
✅ Who Offers Business Subsidies in Canada?
Business subsidies are offered by a mix of federal, provincial, and regional agencies. These include:
- Federal departments and agencies, such as Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and regional development agencies like FedDev Ontario, PrairiesCan, and CanNor.
- Provincial and territorial governments, often through ministries responsible for labour, workforce development, or economic growth.
- Delivery partners, such as post-secondary institutions, Indigenous economic development organizations, and sector-specific non-profits, which help administer subsidy programs on behalf of governments.
✅ How to Qualify for a Business Subsidy
Eligibility criteria vary, but most business subsidy programs require that you:
- Operate a registered business in Canada (or a specific province or region)
- Intend to hire, train, or retain employees during the subsidy period
- Meet specific program requirements — such as hiring a person from a target group, creating a new position, or investing in employee development
- Submit documentation such as job descriptions, payroll records, training plans, or proof of payment
- Apply within a defined intake window or program timeline
Some subsidies are first-come, first-served, while others are competitive or ongoing year-round through approved delivery organizations.
✅ How to Apply for a Business Subsidy
Each subsidy program has its own application process, but most follow a similar path:
- Confirm eligibility by reviewing the program guidelines (sector, business size, employee demographics, etc.)
- Prepare documentation, including a job offer or training plan, projected wages, and a clear explanation of how the subsidy will be used
- Apply through the appropriate channel — often a federal or provincial portal, or via a delivery partner such as a local employment centre or educational institution
- Track and report — you’ll usually need to submit proof of payment, track hours worked, or report on outcomes to receive reimbursement
Tip: For student or intern-related subsidies, coordination with a college or university is often required.
✅ Alternatives to Business Subsidies
If your business doesn’t qualify for a subsidy — or if you’re looking to stack funding sources — there are other programs worth exploring:
◾ Grants
Non-repayable funding for broader business initiatives such as hiring, innovation, expansion, or regional development.
◾ Loans
Government-backed loans (federal or provincial) with flexible terms and lower interest rates than private lenders.
◾ Tax Credits
Programs like SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development), digital media tax credits, and provincial R&D incentives help reduce business tax liabilities.
◾ Equity Investment Programs
Startups and high-growth businesses may access capital through angel investors, venture capital funds, and innovation-focused public-private partnerships.
✅ Business Subsidies in Canada: Current Subsidies Available
In the following sections you’ll find business subsidy programs that are currently offered by the Canadian federal government, as well as various provincial governments:
Federal Government Business Subsidies Currently Available:
$50,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
The Canada Book Fund (CBF) ensures access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books nationally and internationally, by fostering a strong book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books. The Support for Publishers component helps to ensure the sustainable production and marketing of Canadian-authored books by offsetting the high costs of publishing in Canada and building the capacity and competitiveness of the sector. The Business Development sub-component provides assistance to publishers for internship projects and business planning projects:
Internships: Publishing and technology internships provide valuable training for new Canadian book industry professionals, who in turn accomplish useful work that the firm might not otherwise have had the resources to carry out.
Business planning: Business planning projects help recipients develop strategic approaches to improving their business activities and competitiveness.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program provides wage subsidies to encourage organizations to hire and mentor interns and invest in the workforce of tomorrow.
It also provides opportunities for youth to gain relevant work experience and skill development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields in the natural resources sectors: energy, forestry and mining, earth sciences, and clean technology.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
Nutrition North Canada is a Government of Canada program that helps make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and more accessible.
NNC subsidizes a list of nutritious eligible foods, as well as certain non-food items such as diapers and soap, hand-sanitizers and personal hygiene products, sold by registered retailers, suppliers, and country food processors.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program offers financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring young talent (ages 15-30) to work on projects with R&D, engineering, multimedia or market analysis components or to help develop a new product or process.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program is part of the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy.
Projects under the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program allow youth to learn about career options and earn an income that can contribute to a university or college education.
The program supports First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students in acquiring work experience
assists First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students prepare for future entry into the labour market by facilitating access to summer employment
supports First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students in financing and furthering their education
provides First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students with career and labour market information and assistance in finding summer employment
Funding is provided to eligible First Nations and Inuit communities, governments and organizations, as well as not-for-profit associations, private sector employers and schools and employers who then provide activities for First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program is 1 of 2 programs under the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy.
This program supports activities that assist First Nations and Inuit youth in gaining the essential skills to help them with gaining employment, performing effectively in workplace settings, and learning about job and career options.
Activities can include career promotion, science and technology activities, co-operative education placements, internships and mentored work placements.
The program supports the development and enhancement of essential employability skills and knowledge among First Nations and Inuit youth that equip them to participate and succeed in the current and future labour markets, such as communication, problem-solving and working with others
exposes First Nations and Inuit youth to a variety of career options
helps First Nations and Inuit youth acquire skills by providing wage subsidies for mentored work experiences
supports the provision of mentored school-based work and study opportunities such as co-operative education and internships
helps First Nation and Inuit youth overcome barriers to employment
promotes science, technology and other fields in high demand as an education or career choice
Funding may be provided to eligible First Nations and Inuit communities, governments and organizations, as well as not-for-profit associations, private sector employers and schools and employers who then provide activities for First Nations and Inuit youth.
$7,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
The Student Work Placement Program provides wage subsidies to employers that offer quality student work placements. It gives post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study. I-WIL focuses on short and intensive activities that use technology.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Canada Summer Jobs program provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. Funded employers are not restricted to hiring students — all youth aged 15 to 30 years may be eligible participants.
Alberta Business Subsidies Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Wildlife Predator Compensation Program provides compensation to ranchers whose livestock are killed or injured by wildlife predators.
No specific amount was identified.
Subsidy
Description:
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative 4-session initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for an expansion into international markets. With TAP, you’ll get the tools, connections and knowledge you need to take your business into new markets. Our team understands the challenges you’re facing and is here to support and prepare you.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Shot Livestock Compensation Program provides compensation to producers whose livestock is shot by another person in a Wildlife Management Unit in which there is an open recreational season for the hunting of big game or game birds.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Marketplace Development Program will help export-ready operators sell their experiences at Canada’s Travel Trade Marketplaces including Canada’s West Marketplace. The program will help operators prepare for the marketplaces through the development of necessary materials for the show as well as training on how to be successful at the marketplace. The 3-year program will also help subsidize a portion of the cost of attending the marketplace as well as the necessary materials needed (eg. flatsheets, print materials).
No specific amount was identified.
Subsidy
Description:
The Green Buildings Priority Stream is a voluntary program designed to encourage energy efficient buildings.
$15 million
Subsidy
Description:
The Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program (PSI Program) is part of the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program. It offers financial incentives to Calgary’s post-secondary institutions to establish or increase their presence downtown.
$3 million
Subsidy
Description:
The Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program is a cornerstone of The City’s Downtown Strategy and a major driver of the vision and goals of Calgary’s Greater Downtown Plan. The program supports downtown property owners to redevelop or remove underused office space and bring in a greater mix of amenities and services that support a thriving and resilient downtown community.
No specific amount was identified.
Subsidy
Description:
The Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program offers funding to downtown property owners to help them convert empty office spaces into residential units, co-living developments, hotels, schools and performing arts centres.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) provides Crop Insurance for annual and perennial crops as well as honey and bee overwintering.
These programs provide:
– protection for producers from financial losses due to circumstances beyond their control,
– coverage for many types of operations including commercial, organic, pedigreed seed, and specialty cropping.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) Program allows eligible producers to receive a 9-cent-per-litre provincial fuel tax exemption on the purchase of dyed gasoline and diesel.
B.C. Business Subsidies Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Summer Works Wage Subsidy Program provides small businesses with a wage subsidy to hire full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school summer break.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The School Works Wage Subsidy Program provides wage subsidies to employers to help them hire full-time students on part-time basis throughout the school year to provide opportunities for students to gain career-related work experience in the Basin.
$17,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
The Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program provides support to primary food producers in the Basin. The program will provide flexibility to farmers to hire employees as needed throughout the 2025 growing and harvesting season. This program helps increase Basin residents’ access to locally grown, healthy food.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Early Childhood Educator Wage Subsidy Program
program helps strengthen the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce by providing a $2 per hour wage subsidy to enhance the wages of eligible ECEs employed by licensed child care facilities in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
This Program provides a wage subsidy to employers in the Columbia Basin to provide employment to apprentices to complete their Red Seal work-based requirements.
Newfoundland and Labrador Business Subsidies Currently Available:
$2,500.00
Subsidy
Description:
The Market Readiness Subsidy Program assists tourism stakeholders in enhancing the quality and market readiness of their tourism services, businesses and products. There are three eligible programs:
1. Best Practice Missions supports missions to other destinations designed to expose operators to successful development and marketing models. Primarily offered by Tourism Atlantic;
2. Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) focuses on experiential travel, marketing and sustainability;
3. Other initiatives that address market readiness for industry participant’s maybe considered, subject to approval by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.
This program provides a 25% subsidy for one of the above programs once per year for one business or organizational representative.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Summer Employment Program for Students (SEPS) provides funding to assist private sector businesses and not‐for‐profit organizations create summer employment for students (post-secondary or high school). Through this program, students benefit by gaining valuable work experience that will facilitate future labour market participation.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The JobsNL Wage Subsidy program supports employers to create sustainable long-term employment or seasonal / short term employment. The subsidy is intended to offset salary costs to create new positions.
There are three subsidy options:
1. JobsNL- 42 that provides a wage subsidy for 28 weeks of a minimum 42-week period of employment,
2. Ukrainian Wage Subsidy – for employers who identify Ukrainian participants, subsidies will be available for a maximum of 42-week period of employment. Only full-time (30 or more hours per week), year round employment will be eligible for this subsidy in order to promote connections to immigration pathways,
3. JobsNL- 28 that provides a wage subsidy for a period of 10 – 28 weeks, allowing funding for seasonal / short term employment.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Employment Enhancement program supports employers in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishing sectors engaged in value-added secondary processing by providing funding to employers to create sustainable, long-term employment or seasonal employment and a training allowance to support new employees.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) program assists apprentices to gain work experience in their skilled trade, and progress to journeyperson certification by providing a wage subsidy to employers who hire apprentices. The program supports apprentices across all levels – First, Second, Third and Fourth year.
Nova Scotia Business Subsidies Currently Available:
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Sync Nova Scotia Program will encourage films and TV productions shot in Nova Scotia to license the music of Nova Scotian artists for their productions by providing a 25% subsidy toward the licensing fees paid by production companies for songs by Nova Scotian artists.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The START program offers financial incentives to businesses and organizations that have business locations and jobs in Nova Scotia to help them hire Nova Scotians who need work experience. There will be a focus on SMEs.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
Innovate to Opportunity (ITO) is providing Nova Scotia SMEs an incentive to hire recent masters and PhD grads for jobs that are focused on research and innovation that will help businesses begin, prepare for, or expand exports.
Employers can receive salary incentives in one of two streams: Innovation Stream, where the new graduate’s work should be expected to help the company prepare for, begin or expand exports, or Advanced Innovation Stream, where his work must also have an explicit connection to export development or growth.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) program helps build a stronger workforce and retain young people in Nova Scotia with a salary incentive that makes it easier to hire recent graduates. GTO Innovate is for Nova Scotia businesses looking to hire a recent masters or PhD grad for an innovation-focused job that pays at least $60,000 a year.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) program helps build a stronger workforce and retain young people in Nova Scotia with a salary incentive that makes it easier to hire recent graduates. GTO Grow is for Nova Scotia employers looking to hire a recent graduate into a new, permanent, full-time position that pays at least $37,500 a year.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Co-op Education Incentive (CO-OP) provides wage assistance to organizations that offer career-related work experiences for university and college co-operative students. Agreements run from 12 to 16 consecutive weeks per term, depending on the requirements of the cooperative program.
Nunavut Business Subsidies Currently Available:
$2,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is intended to compensate individuals who have experienced an economic loss caused by wildlife. In order to be eligible for this funding, individuals must have taken appropriate preventative action to try to avoid wildlife-related damage to their property. It is important to note that this program is not intended to cover all costs associated with wildlife damage, but to provide Nunavummiut with some degree of economic relief in the event of unpreventable wildlife damage.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy Policy (Policy) provides financial support to eligible commercial fishing businesses in Nunavut to offset the freight costs required to move their product to market and for air charters for fly-in fisheries.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Nunavut Electricity Subsidy Program (NESP) is designed to provide small commercial enterprises and private residential power consumers, with equitable rates for power consumption. The cost differential for power consumption between Iqaluit rates and those of other Nunavut communities will be paid for by this Contribution Policy, up to specified consumption levels. Under the conditions outlined in this directive, subsidized rates for all Nunavut communities will be calculated at 50 percent of the Iqaluit base rate.
PEI Business Subsidies Currently Available:
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
PEI employers who hire students during summer may qualify for the employee wage subsidy offered through two separate student employment programs:
1. Jobs for Youth Program
This program supports students aged 15-29 working 8-12 weeks during summer and students must be returning to school in the Fall.
2. Post-Secondary Student Program
Supports full-time post-secondary students working a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 18 weeks during the summer. The exact number of weeks designated per placement will be based on factors such as but not limited to: position, wage, and the likelihood of opportunity for experiential learning. Students must be entering or returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the Fall.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
Self Employ PEI is an employment program developed to help Prince Edward Island job seekers who want to launch their own business. This program provides financial support and business counseling to new entrepreneurs during their first year of operation.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Rental Incentive Assistance contributes to rental costs for Prince Edward Island companies to establish a new business or to expand existing production capabilities. Assistance may be as a contribution towards the cost of leasing additional space in any community in the province, or competitive rates and terms for leased space in a PEI business park (500-10,000 square feet).
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Post-Secondary Student Program through Skills PEI provides employers a wage subsidy reimbursement and supports students working 12-14 weeks during summer and entering or returning to full-time post-secondary studies.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Graduate Mentorship Program is an employment program developed to help employers create long term employment opportunities for unemployed recent post-secondary graduates in their field of study.
no fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
Employ PEI is an employment program to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience through on-the-job training. By providing a temporary wage subsidy to an employer, it helps create long term employment opportunities and assists the employer with the cost of hiring and training a new employee.
$21,500.00
Subsidy
Description:
Digital Skills 4 Youth PEI’ (DS4Y PEl) is a new internship opportunity for Island youth that provides financial support to Island businesses or non-profit organizations who will act as ‘Intern Host Organizations’ (IHOs).
Quebec Business Subsidies Currently Available:
N/A
Subsidy, Grant
Description:
The Wage Subsidy program can help you make your application more attractive and make it easier for an employer to recruit you. You will increase your chances of finding sustainable employment or acquiring skills that will be useful in another job.
$475 weekly $370 weekly The financial assistance you receive depends on your situation and will be determined at the time of your registration. You may also be entitled to reimbursement of certain expenses, such as child care costs; transportation costs; training costs; accommodation costs, if you have to travel to follow the training. “
Subsidy
Description:
If you want to take training to find a job, you could receive financial assistance by participating in the Workforce Training Measure.
$90,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
Innovative companies chosen by a selection committee will benefit from support and a lump sum to stimulate their growth. Funding may also be provided to them so that they can adapt their solution to the targeted tourism companies.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
At the same time, the MT Lab will carry out various networking and consulting activities to support organizations in their initiatives to promote the emergence of a culture of innovation in the tourism sector and facilitate the adoption of innovative solutions.
$150,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
As part of this component, calls for proposals will be made to innovative companies to promote the development of solutions to meet needs and challenges previously identified by tourism stakeholders or partners of the Ministry of Tourism.
$5,000,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The general objective of the program is to support the development and consolidation of an innovative, scalable and sustainable tourism offering to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the Quebec tourism industry.
$250,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Three-Phase Network Access Program offers financial assistance to companies in the agricultural and agri-food sectors that wish to carry out a project requiring an extension of the three-phase electricity network or a connection to this network.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Prioritize high-impact sectors and technologies
Solving societal challenges with innovative solutions
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Developing talent, succession and key skills in research and innovation
Developing scientific and innovation culture
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Adapting R&D incentives and innovation support programs
Supporting innovative technological entrepreneurship
Stimulating investment and commercialization of innovations
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Transfer and promote research results
Facilitate access to and promote ecosystem resources
Establish a regulatory environment favorable to innovation
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide publication.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Supporting the initiatives of the Quebec Research Funds
Promoting synergies in the research ecosystem
$50,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Program aims to encourage companies in the mining sector to improve their business practices in terms of sustainable development and more specifically to:
facilitate the achievement of ECOLOGO® UL sustainability certification within the mineral exploration industry, both for exploration companies and their service providers;
foster the emergence of leaders in sustainable development practices within the mining sector;
facilitate the obtaining and maintenance of Veriflora® certification in responsible peatland management for horticultural peat exploitation companies;
develop traceability initiatives within the MCS mining sector.
$20,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Program aims to encourage companies in the mining sector to improve their business practices in terms of sustainable development and more specifically to:
facilitate the achievement of ECOLOGO® UL sustainability certification within the mineral exploration industry, both for exploration companies and their service providers;
foster the emergence of leaders in sustainable development practices within the mining sector;
facilitate the obtaining and maintenance of Veriflora® certification in responsible peatland management for horticultural peat exploitation companies;
develop traceability initiatives within the MCS mining sector.
$50,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Program aims to encourage companies in the mining sector to improve their business practices in terms of sustainable development and more specifically to:
facilitate the achievement of ECOLOGO® UL sustainability certification within the mineral exploration industry, both for exploration companies and their service providers;
foster the emergence of leaders in sustainable development practices within the mining sector;
facilitate the obtaining and maintenance of Veriflora® certification in responsible peatland management for horticultural peat exploitation companies;
develop traceability initiatives within the MCS mining sector.
$20,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Program aims to encourage companies in the mining sector to improve their business practices in terms of sustainable development and more specifically to:
facilitate the achievement of ECOLOGO® UL sustainability certification within the mineral exploration industry, both for exploration companies and their service providers;
foster the emergence of leaders in sustainable development practices within the mining sector;
facilitate the obtaining and maintenance of Veriflora® certification in responsible peatland management for horticultural peat exploitation companies;
develop traceability initiatives within the MCS mining sector.
$400,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Sustainable Destination and Concerted Action – Component 2 measure aims to support businesses, non-profit organizations, municipal entities and Indigenous communities in the implementation of projects resulting from a participatory and concerted planning approach within the destination to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change.
$200,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program – Support to promote membership in a program of reserved designations or valued terms in Quebec (PAPAQ, section 2) aims to help producers of alcoholic beverages increase the number of certified Quebec products.
$49,500
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The support measure for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE) helps support the electrification of the off-road vehicle fleet of tourist organizations by granting financial assistance.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Financially support all associations affected by the new Law and wishing to enrich their associative life by carrying out projects, networking, research, analysis and organizational development in accordance with their mandate of advice, support, representation, defense and promotion of their members.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Provide financial support to associations affected by the new Law, as part of the implementation of a collective bargaining mechanism.
$5,000,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Tourist Attractions Development Support Program (PADAT, part 1) supports private investment by granting loans and loan guarantees and by supplementing the financial structure of tourism business investment projects.
$1,000,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Economic Development Project Support Program – Structuring projects of organizations in support of entrepreneurship development (PAPDE, component 1) aims to promote and support structuring projects of organizations that offer direct services to entrepreneurs.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program – Support for Maintaining the Development of Sales of Artisan Wine Producers (PAPAQ, section 4) aims to support the development of Quebec artisan wine producers.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the program Framework/guide for detailed one.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program – Support for increasing sales and the supply of Quebec alcohol in the Société des alcools du Québec network (PAPAQ, section 1) aims to increase sales and the supply of value-added products from Quebec alcoholic beverage producers.
$400,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
Subsidy for buildings occupied by social economy businesses aimed at supporting the growth of Montréal-based social economy businesses.
$400,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
Subsidy for buildings occupied by social economy businesses aimed at supporting the growth of Montréal-based social economy businesses.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Increase the Quebec beekeeping population by supporting the purchase of equipment and materials that reduce the bee mortality rate and increase the beekeeping population per business.
Improve labor productivity by supporting the purchase of agricultural equipment that reduces the number of working hours in beekeeping.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Plan, develop or consolidate collective initiatives for local marketing and agritourism.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the program URL for detailed one.
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Pêche en herbe program is presented by the Fondation de la faune du Québec, with the support of its main partner, Canadian Tire, and in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks through a special contribution from the sale of sport fishing permits.
Pêche en herbe aims to support organizations offering introductory sport fishing activities for young people aged 6 to 17 residing in the province of Quebec.
$7,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
The Roulez vert financial assistance program is offered by the Gouvernement du Québec to encourage the acquisition of electric vehicles and the installation of charging stations. Companies can get a rebate of up to $7,000 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, depending on its type and condition.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the program URL for detailed one.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Financial Assistance Program for National Leisure Organizations (PAFONL) constitutes a financial lever which aims to support the actions of national leisure organizations (ONL) which participate in the development of leisure in Quebec.
$40,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
The retail business accessibility program (PAAC) is designed to assist retailers who wish to offer improved access to their building for clients with limited mobility.
$1,500,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$1,500,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$1,500,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$1,500,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for research projects in collaboration with the community (PSO, component 2b) aims to:
strengthen the technological innovation capacity of companies and recipient environments through the development and transfer of technology resulting from public research projects;
strengthen the capacity of innovative companies with high growth potential ( startups ) to commercialize their innovations;
to establish partnerships between university, college, institutional and industrial circles, whether in Quebec, outside Quebec or internationally;
highlight research results and innovations that have commercial potential.
$50,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
Commerce-Montreal Program aims to encourage the renovation of commercial spaces and properties and stimulate the city’s economy by focusing on projects that support the social, circular, and ecologically responsible economy
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide for detailed one.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This program aims to support the implementation of collective projects led by a tourism association (regional or sectoral) or a representative recognized by the Ministry of Tourism. These projects must demonstrate repercussions for businesses in several regions or sectors.
$150,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This program aims to:
develop a four-season, accessible and safe recreational tourism offering in Quebec’s regional parks;
ensure the development and modernization of infrastructure for tourism activities;
support the adoption of innovative and sustainable practices in order to position Quebec as a leader in sustainable and responsible tourism.
$50,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
Open Innovation Subsidy Program helps emerging companies test innovative solutions in a business context by partnering with stable organizations. It aims to support projects that will have an impact on the sustainable transformation of Montréal.
$600,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Financial assistance is offered to tourism businesses that are currently implementing projects that have several aspects that are difficult to finance. The businesses concerned must have been accepted into one of the support pathways in section 1 to access section 2. The characteristics of the financial assistance are:
$33,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Part 1 of the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator offers two tailor-made support courses, adapted to the stages of maturity of companies in order to provide them with the knowledge and tools to maximize their chances of success.
$12,180
In-Kind Support, Subsidy
Description:
This initiative aims to increase the interest of students at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Montreal in the practice of veterinary medicine in the Quebec biofood sector. It also aims to encourage students to practice in one of the designated regions.
$400,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
As part of the Quebec Plan for the Valorization of Critical and Strategic Minerals (MCS) , in order to support companies in the field of mining exploration in the realization and development of projects aimed at the discovery of MCS deposits, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests has set up a mining exploration support program for MCS. Launched in 2021, the program ended on March 31, 2024.
$100,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Promote the implementation by large companies of projects aimed at their internationalization.
$100,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Encourage companies to carry out projects to market products and services outside Quebec and promote the development of external markets for SMEs.
$250,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
Promote the integration of businesses into strategic supply chains in Quebec and increase the capacity of businesses to participate in calls for tenders from major public procurement bodies in Quebec.
$150,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This program enables organizations in the tourism industry to accelerate their digital transformation, particularly through the acquisition and implementation of digital solutions that will improve the customer experience.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Inclusive succession planning initiative is supported by the Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale du Québec (MTESS), Canada Economic Development for Québec Regions (CED), the Secrétariat à la condition féminine, the Montréal Metropolitan Community and the Caisse Desjardins des travailleuses et travailleurs unis. The multi-sectoral initiative deploys a concerted action plan to address key labour force challenges as part of an inclusive succession planning strategy. The Business component of the initiative aims to equip participating businesses to recruit and develop best practices in equity, diversity and inclusion management (EDIM).
$2,000,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Component 3 of the Fund to Stimulate International Business Tourism (FSTAI) aims to promote the attraction and holding of major international business events in Quebec through financial incentives with the aim of convincing decision-makers to choose Quebec to host their event.
$200,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Component 2 of the Fund to Stimulate International Business Tourism (FSTAI) aims to stimulate the attraction and holding of major international business events in Quebec by supporting the implementation of canvassing and familiarization activities.
$200,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Component 1 of the Fund to Stimulate International Business Tourism (FSTAI) aims to stimulate the attraction and holding of major international business events in Quebec by supporting the development of business plans and application books.
$150,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This component aims to increase the use of French at work, in signage as well as in customer reception and the services offered to them.
$5,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
Purchase of fishing equipment;
Purchase of safety equipment related to fishing activity.
$20,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
Development of sustainable access to fishing activities;
Construction or renovation of fishing facilities;
Purchase of equipment related to fishing facilities.
Funding is calculated based on the parameters specified in the table on page 13 of the full text of the program .
Loan, Loan Guarantee, Subsidy
Description:
Facilitate the acquisition of businesses, boats, fishing equipment, fishing licenses and commercial fishing quotas.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide for detailed one.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This program provides financial assistance to regional bodies responsible for leisure for people with disabilities (IRLPH) to carry out their activities.
$100,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
This simplified component of the EcoPerformance program offers a subsidy to greenhouse producers who wish to partially or completely heat their greenhouses with electricity and thus reduce their consumption of fuel oil or propane.
$250,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
This simplified component of the EcoPerformance program offers a subsidy to supermarkets and convenience stores that wish to install a refrigeration system that runs on CO2 , which is not very harmful to the environment.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The simplified component of the EcoPerformance program supports small energy consumers in the business sector who wish to heat their building with electricity instead of using fuel oil or propane. Read the contents of note number1 .
$100,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
This simplified component of the EcoPerformance program offers a subsidy to maple syrup producers who wish to replace a maple water evaporator operating with fossil fuel with an evaporator operating with electricity.
$ 6,000,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Bienergy component for the commercial and institutional sector (Bienergy CI) of the ÉcoPerformance program offers financial assistance for the installation of heating systems operating on bienergy (natural gas and electricity).
Buildings must be heated by natural gas (fossil or renewable). They must be for commercial, institutional, municipal use, or be multi-tenant buildings or mixed-use buildings.
$300,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Energy Efficiency Measures Analysis component of the EcoPerformance program provides financial assistance to define and analyze measures to reduce GHG emissions from a building or industrial process.
It has two categories: standard analyses and complex analyses.
No specific amount was identified.
Subsidy
Description:
The Wage Subsidy program allows employers to obtain financial assistance to support the reception and employment integration of people of determination, but who face obstacles in finding employment.
$750,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Host one-off national or international events that contribute to the visibility of the destination among international tourist customers.
$1,000,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Attract a significant proportion of the local population and a significant number of visitors, based on the program criteria.
$300,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Support the development and growth of events.
$750,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Help to liven up the regions and increase the number of visitors.
Encourage the next generation of festivals and events to ensure the sustainability of the events industry in all regions and maintain Quebec’s position and competitive advantages in the field.
$10,000,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
This component of the Technoclimat program offers financial assistance to support innovation in energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the framework of bioenergy production projects.
This part of the program receives applications for financial assistance on an ongoing basis.
Although the regulatory framework allows for all forms of low-carbon energy, this part of the program currently only accepts projects that involve the production of bioenergy.
$3,000,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
The regular component of the Technoclimat program offers financial assistance to support innovation in energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in all sectors of activity.
$10,000,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
This component of the Technoclimat program provides financial assistance to support innovation in energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction. It is intended for Quebec industries subject to the GHG emission allowance cap-and-trade system (SPEDE)This hyperlink will open in a new window. and their partners.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This component of the Thermal Waste Valorization program, called Support for the implementation of infrastructure aimed at capturing and distributing thermal waste , offers financial assistance for the design, construction and commissioning of eligible infrastructure.
$150,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This component of the Thermal Waste Valorization program, called Support for the implementation of feasibility studies , offers financial assistance to support the implementation of a feasibility study for an infrastructure project aimed at capturing and distributing thermal waste.
No specific amount was identified. Consult the guide for detailed one.
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
This program allows travel agencies, tour operators and incoming agencies to offer the Quebec population attractive, reduced-price packages, without air transportation.
No fixed amount
Grant, Subsidy,
Description:
If you are an immigrant and have no work experience in North America, the Program to Assist with the Integration of Immigrants and Visible Minorities into Employment (PRIIME) could help you. It could give you the opportunity to acquire initial work experience in Quebec in your field of expertise.
Your new employer may receive wage support and a subsidy for additional costs, such as
the salary of an escort;
training costs;
the implementation of specific integration activities.
$2,000.00
Rebate, Subsidy
Description:
A government grant for the purchase of a used fully electric vehicle.
$4,000,000.00
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Implementation of major industrial projects component of the ÉcoPerformance program offers financial assistance to emitters subject to the cap-and-trade system for emissions allowances (SPEDE) and to voluntary members for projects leading to the reduction of their GHG emissions.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Eco-Responsibility initiative supports the environmental commitment of Québec aerospace companies and the development of new environmentally responsible products, processes and markets. By providing the expertise and tools needed to reduce life cycle impacts, this initiative improves the competitiveness of companies while promoting local partnerships.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The NovaScience – Project Support program (stream 2) supports new projects to help the next generation discover, cultivate and develop their skills in science and research, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Meeting the needs in attraction, integration and retention of talent, among others.
Promote, develop and consolidate a culture of science and innovation.
Improve the competitiveness and productivity of businesses.
Develop new markets, new partnerships or new collaborations.
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Cybersecurity initiative, supported by the Québec Ministry of Economy and Innovation (MEI) and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), assists companies in training and obtaining the cybersecurity certifications now required by governments and OEMs. It develops tools to improve the cyber resilience of Québec aerospace companies through best practice sharing circles, awareness events and the creation of the Aéro Cyber portal.
$15,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Mitacs Elevate program is a training program that allows postdoctoral researchers to lead large-scale research projects in companies.
$15,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Mitacs Accelerate program encourages companies to collaborate with post-secondary students, postdoctoral fellows and researchers to solve innovation challenges.
$60,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The Business Innovation Internships measure helps meet the strong demand for qualified labour from businesses, with a view to increasing their capacity for innovation.
$50,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The capitalization of collective enterprises is essential to the development of new products and new services for communities, whether through the purchase of equipment, fixed assets or commercial development.
Increase the number of collective recoveries in Quebec
Maintaining jobs in communities
$50,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The capitalization of collective enterprises is essential to the development of new products and new services for communities, whether through the purchase of equipment, fixed assets or commercial development.
Increase the assets (capitalization) of social economy enterprises
Promoting the growth of social economy enterprises
Contribute to the creation of social economy businesses
$350,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Canada-Quebec ministerial initiative aims to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers who have suffered damage resulting in additional expenses due to excessive rainfall during the 2023 growing season. It specifically targets businesses specializing in the cultivation of strawberries, raspberries, potatoes and field vegetables.
$30,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
The NovaScience program – Support for employment (component 2) in research and innovation promotes the integration of the next generation into jobs in SMEs to develop skills in science and technology.
$ 10,000,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This call for projects is aimed at Quebec companies that have a design or demonstration project in partnership or in collaboration with other companies and public research centers in the aerospace sector.
This call is part of the Innovation program, section 2 – Support for mobilizing projects.
$75,000
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
The general objective of the Innovation program is to strengthen the innovation capacities of companies, primarily SMEs, at the different stages of their innovation projects.
Up to $143,750
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
Promote the adoption of new practices by biofood companies by carrying out projects linked to the transfer of knowledge, practices and technologies resulting from research results.
$ 5,000,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Implementation component of the Bioenergy program provides financial assistance for the implementation of a bioenergy conversion project to reduce fossil fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
$100,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Simplified Implementation – Maple Syrup Producer component of the Bioenergies program offers a subsidy to maple syrup producers who wish to replace a maple water evaporator operating with fossil fuel with an evaporator operating with biomass (wood or pellets).
No specific amount was identified.
Grant, Investment, Subsidy
Description:
The aim is to encourage companies from the same sector or from related sectors of activity to take part in pre-competitive research consortia. Read the contents of note number1 , or to proceed with their creation in order to jointly carry out pre-competitive research activities in Quebec.
$50,000
Subsidy
Description:
The Agri-Environmental Remuneration (RA) ministerial initiative is one of the flagship measures of the 2020-2030 Sustainable Agriculture Plan . It aims to recognize and financially encourage the adoption of agri-environmental practices that go beyond regulatory requirements and generate significant environmental gains.
$150,000
Grant, Subsidy
Description:
This program enables organizations in the tourism industry to accelerate their digital transformation, particularly through the acquisition and implementation of digital solutions that will improve the customer experience.
Yukon Business Subsidies Currently Available:
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
Summer Career Placement program is for hiring a Yukon youth or student in secondary or post-secondary school.
No fixed amount
Subsidy
Description:
The Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) is for hiring post-secondary students who are from the Yukon.
The Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) offers wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students for summer jobs.
$10,000
Subsidy
Description:
The Staffing UP program can help you as an employer to:
• find, hire, and keep workers that are a good fit for your organization;
• train new or existing workers to meet your needs;
• develop workplace supports to accommodate your staff;
• enhance your human resource knowledge and practice;
• get and use labour market information; and
• connect with other employers to find and keep workers.
About the author
Maurice
