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Grants/Subsidies

Discover funding opportunities to support hiring, training, and upskilling in Canada’s foodservice industry. This page connects operators with federal and provincial grants and subsidies designed to ease labour costs, invest in staff development, and strengthen the future of the foodservice sector.

Canada Summer Jobs Grant

The CSJ provides wage subsidies to support employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create summer jobs for youth aged 15 – 30. This fact sheet provides information about the CSJ and includes helpful links to the CSJ website. Applications open in Nov for work placements Apr-Aug.

Propel Student Work Placement

The Propel Student Work Placement Program connects students in any discipline with tourism employers for paid, hands-on learning opportunities. Qualifying employers are provided with a wage subsidy for each qualifying student hired through the program.