Amount:

$25,000

Type:

Rebate

Description:

CHOICES is a rebate program that rewards you for training your employees.

Comments on Funding:

Funding takes the form of rebates ranging from 4% to 10% of the businesses’ annual assessment, up to $25,000 per year.
COR- and SECOR-certified businesses automatically qualify for a 10% rebate.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the following training criteria to be eligible for a CHOICES rebate:

1. Training must be provided by an approved third party (such as, Northern Safety Network Yukon, St. John Ambulance, Yukon University); and
2. Training must result in a certificate, transcript or other proof of completion.
3. Training does not necessarily need to have a safety focus. Training that increases your skills to help you perform your job more safely or to mitigate injury may qualify for a rebate.”

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Complete Section B of their annual Employer’s Payroll Return (EPR) form.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. Proof of training before processing their rebate or as part of a spot audit.

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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