What funding is available through the program?

CPRA will provide wage subsidies of up to 50% of total employment costs, to a maximum of $5,500 per youth.

While employers are welcome to set their own wages, the CPRA contribution must be matched by the employer. Matching funds cannot be from another federal government funding program (i.e.: Canada Summer Jobs)

Eligible Costs

The following expenditures are eligible for funding and may be included in the wage subsidy amount:

• Salary or wages
• Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs), including:
• Employment Insurance premium
• Canada or Quebec Pension Plan contributions
• Vacation pay
• Workers’ Compensation premiums or equivalent liability insurance
• Applicable provincial payroll taxes

Additional supports (e.g., disability supports, transportation, or dependent care) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Duration

Successful applicants may engage youth in their job placement as soon as a signed contract with CPRA is established.

Work terms can be variable, lasting a minimum of four weeks. Full time, part time or casual hours are eligible.