Programme de stimulation de l'emploi ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Private sector employers - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Employers in Quebec (primary jurisdiction) - Businesses in good standing with tax and regulatory authorities - Organizations with demonstrated capacity to manage payroll and employee records ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Type: Hybrid loan-grant (prêt-subvention) - Structure: Portion is non-repayable grant; portion may be forgivable or require repayment depending on specific conditions - Coverage: Percentage of employee salary and benefits during the initial training/work period - Maximum Duration: Typically covers 6-12 months of employment (varies by program stream) - Repayment Terms: Grant portion is generally forgivable if employment milestones are met; loan portion may require repayment if conditions are not satisfied - Matching Requirements: Employer typically contributes a portion of salary/benefits not covered by the program ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee gross salary during the training and initial work period - Statutory benefits and payroll deductions - Health and wellness benefits - Training program costs integrated with employment - Administrative costs directly related to employee onboarding and training coordination - Employer pension or group insurance contributions (if applicable) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employment Duration: Employee must remain employed for the full funded period to maintain grant eligibility - Training Requirement: Employee must participate in structured training/professional development component - Job Creation: Position must represent genuine new employment (not replacement of existing staff) - Payroll Records: Employer must maintain complete and accurate payroll documentation and reporting - Compliance: Full compliance with labor standards, tax obligations, and employment insurance requirements - Reporting: Periodic progress reports required demonstrating employee performance and training completion - Grant Forgivability: Grant is forgiven upon successful completion of employment term; loan portion becomes due if employee leaves prematurely without justification - Timeline: Applications typically processed within 4-8 weeks; employment must begin within specified