Embaucher un travailleur étranger permanent – Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Private sector employers across all industries - Businesses with demonstrated labor or skills shortages in their workforce - Organizations seeking to hire: - Foreign workers through federal/provincial immigration programs - Recent international graduates currently in Canada - Skilled immigrants transitioning to permanent residency Note: Eligibility varies by province; Quebec has separate francophone recruitment programs --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable financial support (not a loan) - Funding Amount: Varies by province and program stream - Typically covers recruitment costs, training, and integration support - May include wage subsidies or hiring bonuses (program-dependent) - Matching Requirements: Some provincial programs require employer cost-sharing - No Repayment Obligation: Funds do not need to be returned if conditions are met - Duration: Support typically extends 6–24 months depending on integration needs --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Recruitment & Hiring Costs - International job advertising and recruitment fees - Immigration consultant services - Application and processing fees - Employee Integration & Support - Language training (English/French) - Professional credential recognition or certification programs - Workplace orientation and onboarding - Employer Training Investment - Skills development and mentoring programs - Workplace culture and compliance training - Administrative Support - Labour market assessment documentation - Human resources coordination --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Labor Market Assessment Requirement - Must demonstrate genuine labor shortage in the position - Priority hiring of Canadian citizens/permanent residents must be documented - Job Permanence Commitment - Position must be permanent (full-time, minimum hours specified) - Employer commits to supporting worker's permanent residency pathway - Compliance Obligations - Adherence to employment standards and wage laws -