Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Overview
Get a wage subsidy to cover 50% of the costs of paying a summer student to work 30–40 hours a week for 16 weeks, if you operate a for-profit business.
At a glance
| Categories | wage subsidy |
|---|---|
| Funding | Up to 50% of eligible costs |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-02-03 |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Funding limits Maximum of 50% of the student's employment costs (i.e. wages, benefits and other eligible expenditures) for private and public sector organizations If you hire a person with a disability, you may be reimbursed a maximum of $3,000 for reasonable costs related to job accommodation requirements
How it works
Obtain a copy of the Young Canada Works (YCW) Employer Guide by contacting the YCW Secretariat at [email protected] Visit the YCW login page to create a new account or reactivate a profile from a previous year. Ensure that all of the required information is included. Apply to the delivery organization responsible in your region. Note : The application deadline is February 3rd. Applications submitted after this date will be examined with a first come first serve basis and the fund availability.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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