Canadian Employment Subsidy for Manitoba ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Manitoba - For-profit businesses registered in Canada - Employers with active payroll in Manitoba - Businesses across all sectors (manufacturing, services, retail, etc.) - Exclusions: Non-profits, government entities, and sole proprietors without employees ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 per employee trained - Maximum Total: $100,000 per application period - Grant Type: Non-repayable subsidy (funds do not need to be returned) - Matching Requirement: Employer typically covers a portion of training costs; exact ratio depends on program guidelines - Funding Rate: Covers eligible third-party training expenses up to the stated limits ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Professional skills training delivered by accredited third-party training providers - Employee wages during training (if training occurs during work hours) - Training course fees and materials - Certification and licensing costs related to job-specific training - Exclusions: In-house training, wages unrelated to training, equipment purchases, or consulting fees not directly tied to training delivery ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Training must be delivered by an external, qualified third-party provider - Employees must remain employed for a minimum period following training completion (typically 6–12 months) - Employer must submit detailed training plan and employee participation records - Receipts and proof of training completion required for reimbursement - Application must be submitted before training begins (in most cases) - Grant subject to budget availability and annual program caps - Compliance with Manitoba employment and labour standards required