People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses (all sizes) - Non-profit organizations - Municipalities - Indigenous communities and organizations - Social enterprises ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum funding: $35,000 per intern per year - Funding type: Grant (non-repayable) - Coverage: Intern salary + employer's portion of mandatory employment-related costs (MERCs) - Matching requirement: Not specified in description; verify with program administrator - Number of interns: Multiple interns may be supported per organization (subject to available budget) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Intern salary/wages - Employer's portion of employment-related costs (MERCs), including: - Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions - Employment Insurance (EI) premiums - Workers' Compensation premiums - Any other mandatory employer payroll deductions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Interns must meet program definition (typically post-secondary students or recent graduates) - Employment must be for a defined internship period (duration to be confirmed) - Funding is annual; organizations must reapply for subsequent years if continuing the program - Recipient must maintain payroll records and documentation of MERC payments - Interns must be employed in Canada - Organization must comply with all applicable employment standards and labour laws - Funds cannot be used to replace existing employees or displace current staff - Timeline and application deadlines vary by intake period (confirm with administrator)