COVID-19 Funding resources to assist businesses who have been affected by COVID-19 in Canada. Funding for small and medium-sized businesses Opportunities open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assist in talent acquisition. Grants and contributions Help support jobs, training, and social development. Specific conditions apply. Information and communications technology programs Unique and targeted solutions for recruiting, retaining and integrating talent into the Information and Communications Technology workforce. Internship funding - green, diversity & inclusion Funding resources to enhance the green economy, diversity and inclusion in Canada. Solutions for business A network of Durham College service area professionals who work seamlessly with clients to provide innovative support, customized solutions, expertise and training that align with the specific needs of each individual client. Student work placement programs Available to increase the job-readiness of students by reducing the cost barrier for employers. Summer job funding Funding for summer opportunities for full-time students returning to studies in the next school year. Tax credits and incentives Wage subsidies and other assistance programs to help you hire the right employees for your business. COVID-19 SPECIFIC RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS Funding Summary Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) Loans are available through the Export Development Bank (EDC) and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). The funds are intended to supplement wages and help employers cover expenses like rent, and can be accessed through the private financial institution with which the business has a pre-existing relationship. In cases where a private institution is unable to advance credit, loans may be obtained from EDC or BDC. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy The new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) provides a wage subsidy to eligible employers. The CEWS prevents further job losses, encourages employers to re-hire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, and help better position Canadian companies and other employers to more easily resume normal operations following the crisis. Canadian Agricultural Partnership The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing to help the agri-food sector expand online, providing more opportunities for producers to grow their business and offer more food choices for families who are shopping from home during the COVID-19 outbreak. The funding is being provided through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership). College and Community Social Innovation Fund Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, in collaboration with Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council are providing support for colleges and polytechnics to work with their partners to address this unprecedented crisis. Farm Credit Canada Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has received an enhancement to its capital base that will allow for an additional lending capacity. The government made a solid commitment to the agriculture and food industry to ensure producers, agribusinesses and food processors continue to have access to necessary capital at this challenging time. Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Learn how to request a temporary rule or regulation change to help your business respond to COVID-19 (coronavirus). NGen Canada Super Cluster Fund Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, will invest to support companies as they prepare to produce critically needed technologies, equipment, and medical products to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Ontario Together Fund The Ontario government is launching a fund to help businesses provide innovative solutions or retool their operations in order to manufacture essential medical supplies and equipment, including gowns, coveralls, masks, face shields, testing equipment and ventilators. This new Fund will support the development of proposals submitted by businesses and individuals through the Ontario Together web portal. Supplementary Unemployment Benefits (SUB) Plan Employers can use a Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plan to increase their employees’ weekly earnings when they are unemployed due to a temporary stoppage of work, training, illness, injury or quarantine. Funding information for employers Funding Summary Canada Business Ontario Types of wage subsidies available in Ontario include: Canada-Ontario Job Grant, FedNor youth internships, Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, and the Youth Employment Strategy Programs. IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) IRAP will provide funding to SMEs looking to grow and generate profits through development and commercialization of innovated, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada. Funding may apply to developing technology or hiring new graduates. Magnet Student Work Placement Program The program provides employers with wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students for paid work experiences. Students, in turn, benefit from quality work experience so they can secure employment in their chosen fields of study. Employer applications are now being accepted. Employment and Social Development Canada Funding programs from Employment and Social Development Canada are government grants and contributions that help support jobs, training, and social development. Grants are unconditional transfer payments that the government provides to individuals or organizations for activities that meet eligibility criteria set by the funding program. Contributions are similar to grants, except that, in order to receive funding and be reimbursed for specific costs, recipients need to meet certain performance conditions. The government can also audit the recipients' use of funding. ICTC – WIL Digital COVID 19 update: ICTC can now pre-approve applications so employers will have approval before hiring a student. Please apply for pre-approval by submitting your job descriptions for student work-integrated learning opportunities to wil_digital@ictc-ctic.ca, with the subject line title “Request for Pre-approval.” If your company is in the ICT sector or your available position includes aspects of ICT apply now! ICTC believes in the importance of developing a highly skilled, educated and motivated ICT/digital workforce that will drive Canada’s economic growth and innovation. In partnership with the Canadian industry, government, not-for-profits and the education sector, ICTC strives to define critical competencies and standards; build education and employment pathways for youth and adult learners to increase digital literacy/skills; provide educators with tools and resources to enhance learning, and connect youth to jobs. Canada Summer Jobs COVID 19 update: In the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, temporary flexibilities for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2020 have been implemented in order to be more responsive to the challenges facing employers and youth. Consideration will be given to identified organizations that provide essential services in the community and could provide youth jobs but did not apply for the Canada Summer Jobs program in 2020. These employers will be contacted to submit an application. Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to support all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition in the labour market. MaRS IAF Early-stage capital can be critical to your venture’s success. MaRS offers a range of products and services to help you find the funding you need to grow your business. CICan Career Launcher Internship The Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Career-Launcher Internship program connects employers with skilled grads by providing funding up to $15,000 towards an intern’s salary. Green Jobs Science & Technology Internship Program Green Jobs Science & Technology Internship Program (STIP) is funded by Natural Resource Canada. Green Jobs STIP provides wage subsidies for hiring organizations in the natural resource sectors. Co-operative Education Tax Credit The Co-operative Education Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit for Ontario-based co-op employers who hire students enrolled in a co-operative education program at an Ontario university or college. ECO Canada – Wage Subsidy Program ECO Canada's new CO-OP Program provides a wage subsidy of up to 50% to a maximum of $5000 to employers hiring students in an environmental role. As part of Canada's Work-Integrated Learning strategy, we are matching students with employers in the environmental sector to help them on the path to a bright career. Employers: ECO will provide up to 50% of a Co-op student’s pay in wage subsidies. Employers must be able to provide full-time work (minimum 30 hrs per week) for a 12 to 16-week term duration in an environmental capacity to be eligible for funding. MIHRC MiHR has completed research on the workforce barriers and opportunities facing three specific labour supply groups - Aboriginal peoples, immigrants to Canada and women. This research gathered a range of perspectives and experiences and the findings tell a compelling story. MiHR is proud to launch its Green Jobs program aimed at helping post-secondary graduates gain relevant and meaningful work experience in the mining sector. The objective of the program is to provide 120 meaningful internship opportunities in the mining sector related to science, technology, engineering and math. These jobs should have a focus on clean technology and innovation as well as provide an environmental benefit to Canada. Funding for this initiative is provided by the Government of Canada through Natural Resources Canada’s Green Jobs – Science and Technology Internship Program, as part of the Youth Employment Strategy. MiHR was selected as a delivery organization through a competitive process to deliver jobs to post-secondary graduates over the next two years. The Green Jobs Program is designed to help new graduates' transition to long-term employment or to pursue advanced studies, through work experience and mentorship provided by approved hiring organizations. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) COVID 19 update: Postsecondary institutions are now eligible to hire students under SWPP and receive a wage subsidy, start dates and duration of placements will be more flexible, and students will be permitted to work remotely or from home. Through SWPP, employers can receive subsidies of up to 50% of a student’s wages, up to a maximum of $5,000. If the student is from an under-represented group (first-year students, women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities and newcomers), the wage subsidy may be increased. is up to 70% or to a maximum of $7,000. For more information around the contacts and processes to apply please click here. Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages is a summer job program that allows eligible employers to benefit from wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. Employment Ontario Take advantage of funding, programs and federal tax incentives to help hire and train employees for your business, not-for-profit or public-sector organization. Government of Canada A wage subsidy or other assistance program can help you hire and retain the right talent. We offer wage subsidies and other assistance programs. Mitacs Accelerate Mitacs Accelerate is a research internship program that supports collaborative research projects between Canadian colleges or universities and the organizations that benefit from their expertise. Businesses can solve their research challenges with academic expertise, leveraged funding, and one-to-one support from Mitacs. 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