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Updated 15/JUL/02
PROGRAM NAME:          Wage Subsidy

PROGRAM SPONSOR:   Human Resources Development Canada


    Program Objectives
    Eligibility
    Subsidy Amounts
    Eligible Ages
    Other Information
    Application Deadline
    Application Contact
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  • Federal initiative to reduce EI costs
  • Matches motivated people on EI (within the past 3 to 5 years) with businesses and organizations of similar interests and objectives
    
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ELIGIBILITY

  • Permanent residents
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • No age restrictions
    
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SUBSIDY AMOUNTS

  • Subsidy averaging 40% of the wage paid to the employer for between 16 - 20 weeks
  • Percentage and duration of the subsidy is negotiated between the WS representative and the employer
    
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ELIGIBLE AGES

    No age restrictions

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OTHER INFORMATION

    All negotiations must take place BEFORE the employee starts

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

    There is NO deadline on this program

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APPLICATION CONTACT

    Terri McLeod
    Outreach Employment Services
    Naksup, BC Phone (250) 265-3318 Fax (250) 265-3378

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