Jumelage des emplois - Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector businesses operating in Canada - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large employers with demonstrated hiring capacity - Businesses in all industries (manufacturing, services, technology, trades, etc.) - Organizations with an active recruitment process or hiring needs - Employers with stable operational history and good standing Not eligible: - Non-profit organizations - Government agencies - Sole proprietors without employees - Businesses with active labour disputes or compliance violations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable wage subsidy - Funding Structure: Direct employer subsidy for eligible employee wages - Matching Requirements: Employer must cover portion of salaries (subsidy covers percentage of wages) - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based or direct subsidy (varies by program delivery) - Duration: Typically 12-24 weeks per participant - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Multiple Participants: Businesses can hire multiple new immigrants under the program ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages and salaries for newly hired immigrant workers - Training and onboarding costs directly related to job preparation - Wage costs during the employment subsidy period - Administrative costs for hiring and integration (limited) - Job-specific training to support newcomer integration - Mentorship and workplace orientation programs Not approved: - Existing employee wages - Benefits or payroll taxes (employer portion typically excluded) - Administrative overhead unrelated to hiring ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Recruitment Requirement: Employer must actively recruit and hire newcomers/new immigrants - Job Quality Standards: Positions must meet minimum wage and working condition standards - Duration Commitment: Employer agrees to retain employee for minimum subsidy period - Reporting Obligations: Regular reporting on hiring progress and employee integration - Compliance Verification: Program administrator monitors wage payments and employment conditions - Timeline: Application → approval → hiring → subsidy disbursement (typically 4-12 weeks) - **Performance