Subvention salariale pour les apprentis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private for-profit businesses operating in Canada - Non-profit organizations - Public sector organizations - Registered apprenticeship program sponsors - Employers with a valid business number - Businesses in good standing with tax authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: 75% wage subsidy, up to $14/hour - Duration: Typically 26 weeks (may vary by apprentice and program) - Maximum Funding: Approximately $5,460 per apprentice (based on 40 hours/week × 26 weeks × $14/hour × 75%) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Employer covers remaining 25% of apprentice wages ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Apprentice wages/salaries for hours worked in eligible trade positions - Wages must correspond to actual apprenticeship training and on-the-job learning - Only direct apprentice labor costs qualify - Must align with registered apprenticeship program requirements ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Apprentice must be registered in a recognized apprenticeship program - Apprentice must be training in a designated skilled trade - Employment must be for a minimum period (typically 26 weeks) - Employer must maintain payroll records and attendance documentation - Wages must comply with provincial/territorial minimum wage standards - Grant cannot be combined with other wage subsidies for the same apprentice/hours - Employer must meet hiring and employment standards obligations - Regular reporting and proof of apprentice training progress required