Canada Summer Jobs Program

📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships) - Not-for-profit organizations (charities, social enterprises, community groups) - Public sector employers (municipalities, schools, libraries, public institutions) - Indigenous organizations - Employers must be registered in Canada and in good standing with tax authorities - Employers must have a valid business number or charity registration number ### 💰 Funding Details - For-profit employers: Up to 50% wage subsidy of employee salary - Not-for-profit employers: Up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage - Position duration: Minimum 6 weeks (typically summer period) - Not repayable: This is a grant, not a loan—no repayment required - Subsidy covers: Direct wages only (employer payroll deductions and benefits not included) - Maximum hourly rate eligible for subsidy: Provincial/territorial minimum wage (varies by region) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages: Direct hourly wages for the hired young person - Payroll-related costs: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) employer contributions on subsidized wages - Eligible positions: Any role appropriate for a young employee (entry-level, seasonal, or summer-specific) - Non-eligible expenses: Training costs, employer benefits, bonuses, or administrative overhead ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Employee eligibility: Hired person must be 15–30 years old at program start - Employment status: Position must be new and could not have been filled by existing staff - Minimum duration: Employment contract must be at least 6 weeks - Labor standards: Employer must comply with all provincial/territorial labor laws and employment standards - Application deadline: Typically closes in early March (varies annually) - Funding confirmation: Employers receive approval before hiring begins - Record-keeping: Maintain payroll records, timesheets, and hire documentation for audit purposes - Repayment trigger: Funds may be reclaimed