Check one role against Canada Summer Jobs and the Job Grant
Canada Summer Jobs pays toward a new summer wage; the Job Grant pays a course fee. As of October 26, 2026, Canada Summer Jobs funds up to 100% of minimum wage for a not-for-profit and up to 50% for public and private employers, for youth aged 15 to 30. Your province's Job Grant pays an outside trainer, up to $10,000 per trainee in Ontario and B.C.
Your organization
Province or territory
The person
Their age
The money is for
Who runs the course
When the work happens
Worked example, as of October 26, 2026: a business with 50 or fewer full-time staff hiring a new 19-year-old for a summer job meets every Canada Summer Jobs rule below. The same role trips the Job Grant, because the money is for a wage, not a course.
Canada Summer Jobs
Open until December 3, 2026Example, Ontario: at the $17.95 minimum wage (since October 1, 2026), 35 hours a week for 8 weeks is $5,026 at 100% (plus MERCs) and $2,513 at 50%.
- Employer: not-for-profit, public sector, or private with 50 or fewer full-time employees
- Job: new for the young person, not work an existing employee already does
- Age: 15 to 30; student status is not required
- Money: part of a wage, never a course fee
- Timing: full-time, 30 to 40 hours a week, 6 to 16 consecutive weeks (2026 rules)
- Applying: in the yearly call, online through GCOS
Your province's Job Grant
Ontario Job Grant: activeOntario: up to $10,000 per trainee. You pay at least one-sixth under 100 staff, half at 100 or more.
- Province: a current Job Grant runs where you are
- Employer: a private business or non-profit; government bodies are excluded
- Trainee: your employee, or a new hire with a job offer in hand
- Money: a course fee, never a wage
- Trainer: an outside, eligible provider, not your own staff
- Timing: approval before the course starts
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Who Each Program Is For
These programs were designed for different employer problems. Knowing the original intent saves you from wasting an application cycle on the wrong program.
Sarah, 22 employees, needs her floor supervisor trained on new CNC software
Sarah has a loyal 5-year employee who needs a 3-week certification course costing $4,200. The employee is not going anywhere — this is skills investment in an ongoing hire. Program: provincial Job Grant. In British Columbia, Sarah applies to the BC Employer Training Grant and can recover up to $10,000 per employee from a third-party eligible training provider. In Ontario, she would use the Ontario Job Grant (formerly COJG), which ontario.ca says accepts applications year-round as of October 23, 2026. Either way, the employee must not have started the course before approval arrives.
Marcus, a food bank in Hamilton, wants to add a summer youth program coordinator
Marcus needs someone for 10 weeks (June–August) to run youth programming. He cannot afford the full salary out of charitable reserves. Program: Canada Summer Jobs. As a non-profit employer, Marcus receives 100% of Ontario minimum wage plus MERCs (EI, CPP, vacation pay). For a 35-hours/week position paid at $17.95/hour (Ontario minimum since October 1, 2026), he recovers approximately $6,280 in wages over 10 weeks, plus MERCs. He applies while the 2027 call is open, until December 3, 2026, for the 2027 summer cycle — the 2026 intake already closed December 11, 2025.
Leila, 8-person SaaS company, wants to hire a student developer for summer
Leila is a for-profit employer with 50 or fewer full-time employees. She hires a third-year computer science student for a 12-week internship. Program: Canada Summer Jobs at 50% of provincial minimum wage — not 50% of the student's actual wage. In Ontario at $17.95/hour (since October 1, 2026), the subsidy covers about $8.98/hour. If Leila pays the student $22/hour (as competitive market rates demand), she nets roughly 41% of the actual employment cost from the subsidy, not 50%. The Job Grant would not apply here because this is a new position, not training for an existing employee.
Jean-Pierre, restaurant owner in Montréal, wants to use both programs at once
Jean-Pierre has two problems: his existing kitchen lead needs ServSafe food handler recertification, and he wants a summer student to help with prep. He can use both. He applies to Québec's employer training support through Emploi-Québec (Québec does not use the “Canada Job Grant” name) for the kitchen lead, and separately applies to Canada Summer Jobs for the student hire. Total government assistance per person must not exceed 100% of actual costs on each; the two programs cover different employees, so no conflict.
Priya, a 40-person accounting firm, needs her staff trained on new tax software
Priya has 12 accountants who need a 2-day online course on the 2026 tax filing platform. Training cost: $600 per person. Program: provincial Job Grant. She can apply for the full cohort (up to 25 in one application in Ontario) and recover up to $10,000 per person — well above her $600 per-person training cost, so she will max out the subsidy quickly. Key risk: she must not pre-pay for the course before approval arrives. Schedule the course 4–6 weeks out and apply first.
Decision Trees
Work through these in order. The answer to the first question usually determines which program you need.
Tree 1 — Existing staff vs. new hire?
You are paying for training for a person who already works for you (or you are about to hire them into an ongoing role)
The training must be from a third-party eligible provider — not delivered by your own staff.
Use the provincial Job Grant equivalent in your province
Apply before training starts. Check provincial status (as of October 23, 2026, Ontario's Job Grant accepts applications year-round). See the provincial guide below.
Continue to Tree 2 (new student hire path)
If you are hiring a brand-new person who is a student aged 15–30 for a temporary summer position, Canada Summer Jobs may apply.
Tree 2 — Is this a summer position for a student?
The position is full-time (30+ hrs/week), runs between April and August, the worker is aged 15–30, and you have 50 or fewer full-time employees (private sector) OR you are a non-profit or public sector employer
The position must be a new job — it cannot replace an existing employee who is on leave or already doing the role.
Apply for Canada Summer Jobs in the next intake (open until December 3, 2026, for summer 2027)
Non-profits receive 100% of minimum wage + MERCs. Private sector receives 50% of minimum wage (no MERCs). Applications are scored in your federal riding — align descriptions with national priorities (housing, green, digital/AI).
Neither program fits your exact scenario — explore alternatives
Consider: Student Work Placement Program (co-op, academic term), Apprenticeship Service (Red Seal trades), or provincial youth employment programs. Search GrantCompass for employer-hiring grants in your province.
Tree 3 — Non-profit vs. for-profit subsidy rate
You are a registered non-profit or charity applying to Canada Summer Jobs
This includes registered charities (CRA) and incorporated NPOs. Public sector employers, such as municipalities and school boards, receive up to 50%, the same rate as private employers.
You receive 100% of the provincial minimum wage + Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs)
MERCs include employer EI premiums, CPP contributions, vacation pay, and workers’ compensation. This makes CSJ exceptionally generous for non-profits: approximately $5,500–$5,800 recovered for a typical 8-week Ontario position.
You receive 50% of provincial minimum wage only — no MERCs
For a private sector small business in Ontario paying $17.95/hour (the minimum since October 1, 2026), the subsidy covers about $8.98/hour. If you pay above minimum wage (as most tech employers must), your net recovery as a share of actual employment costs is lower — closer to 25–35%. Factor this into your budget before applying.
Head-to-Head Comparison Tables
Seven axes every employer needs to compare before deciding which application to file.
| Eligibility factor | Canada Job Grant (provincial) | Canada Summer Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Employer size limit | None (small and large employers both eligible; cost-share varies) | Private sector: must have ≤50 full-time employees |
| Sector eligibility | Private sector, NPOs, Indigenous businesses (government bodies excluded) | Private sector (≤50 FTEs), NPOs, public sector including municipalities |
| Government bodies | Excluded | Municipal and public sector: eligible (50% rate) |
| Federal political parties | Excluded | Excluded |
| Prior program default | Varies by province; generally no outstanding overpayments | No Event of Default on CSJ within last 2 years |
| Worker requirement | Canada Job Grant | Canada Summer Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Worker type | Existing employees (or new ongoing hires) | New student hire (not replacing existing employee) |
| Age requirement | None — any age employee | 15 to 30 years old at start of employment |
| Student status | Not required — any employee | Not required: any young person aged 15 to 30, student or not |
| Hours required | No minimum hours; training must be from eligible provider | Full-time: minimum 30 hours/week |
| Canadian residency | Must be a Canadian resident (provincial criteria) | Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred |
| Subsidy factor | Canada Job Grant (Ontario COJG example) | Canada Summer Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| What is covered | Training costs (tuition, training materials, mandatory fees) | Wages (up to minimum wage) and MERCs (non-profits only) |
| Subsidy rate — small employer | Up to 5/6 of eligible training costs (employer pays 1/6) | 50% of provincial minimum wage |
| Subsidy rate — non-profit | Up to 5/6 of eligible training costs | 100% of minimum wage + MERCs |
| Maximum per worker | $10,000 per employee (Ontario); $10,000 in most provinces | No formal max; capped at minimum wage × approved hours |
| Realistic range | $6,000–$8,500 per employee (small employer) | $2,400–$5,800 per summer position |
| Process factor | Canada Job Grant | Canada Summer Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal | Provincial ministry portal (EOSS in Ontario; WorkBC portal; Emploi-Québec for Quebec) | Federal GCOS (Grants and Contributions Online Services) via Service Canada |
| Who you apply to | Your provincial labour ministry or employment service provider | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) — scored within your federal riding |
| Application window | Rolling/ongoing (most provinces); apply before training starts | Annual autumn window; the 2027 call is open until December 3, 2026 |
| 2026 intake status | Ontario: accepting applications (ontario.ca, October 23, 2026). BC: active. Alberta: active (Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant). Manitoba: discontinued. Others vary. | 2026 intake closed December 11, 2025. The 2027 call is open until December 3, 2026. |
| Decision timeline | 2–4 weeks from submission | 4–5 months (funding confirmations begin April 2026 for 2026 summer) |
| Effort factor | Canada Job Grant | Canada Summer Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| What the application asks for | Employer application + training provider attestation | GCOS form, job descriptions, mentoring plan |
| Key documents required | Employer attestation, training provider attestation, course description, employee list | Job descriptions, mentoring plan, supervision plan, recruitment plan, health and safety docs |
| Common rejection reason | Training started before approval, or training provider is ineligible (self-delivery) | Weak skills development plan, poor mentoring plan, no alignment with national priorities |
| Competitive scoring? | Non-competitive: any eligible employer/training plan is approved | Competitive: scored against other applicants in your federal riding (100-point rubric) |
| Approval rate | High when eligibility criteria met (non-competitive) | Moderate: estimated 20–40% historically; 2026 expansion to 100,000 positions eases competition |
| Stacking scenario | Canada Job Grant | Canada Summer Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Stack with each other (same employee) | Not directly, but can be used for different employees in the same year | |
| Canada Training Credit (individual) | Compatible — individual claims personal CTC; employer claims Job Grant (different parties) | N/A — CSJ is employer subsidy only |
| Provincial wage subsidy programs | May overlap — declare all funding, total assistance cannot exceed cost | Compatible with many provincial youth employment programs (declare all sources) |
| Student Work Placement Program | Different target (co-op academic-term vs. ongoing training) | Cannot fund same position/period, but different employees allowed |
| Maximum government assistance | Total public funding cannot exceed 100% of eligible training costs | Total government assistance cannot exceed 100% of actual employment costs |
| Province | Program name | 2026 status | Contact / portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Ontario Job Grant (formerly Canada-Ontario Job Grant) | Accepting applications year-round (October 23, 2026) | 1-800-387-5656 / ontario.ca/page/ontario-job-grant |
| British Columbia | BC Employer Training Grant | Active — rolling intake | WorkBC portal / workbc.ca |
| Alberta | Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (Alberta's current employer training grant) | Active | Alberta.ca employer training |
| Manitoba | Canada-Manitoba Job Grant | Discontinued (our record, June 26, 2026) | Manitoba Employment and Training |
| Saskatchewan | — (program discontinued) | Discontinued — check provincial alternatives | Saskatchewan Labour Relations and Workplace Safety |
| Nova Scotia | WIPSI (replaced Canada-NS Job Grant) | Between intakes (our record, October 19, 2026) | novascotia.ca/workforce |
| New Brunswick | Workforce Expansion Program (replaced Canada-NB Job Grant) | Verify status | gnb.ca/workforce |
| Quebec | SMART subvention (via Emploi-Québec) — not titled "Canada Job Grant" | Active | Emploi-Québec / emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Canada-NL Job Grant (renamed / closing) | Closed — check successor programs | nl.ca/education/workforce |
| PEI / NS / Territories | Various provincial / territorial equivalents | Verify with provincial labour ministry | Contact provincial labour ministry directly |
"As young Canadians are working towards their future in difficult times, they will not be left behind. The Canada Summer Jobs program helps young people get meaningful, paid work experience that builds the skills and confidence to succeed in the job market. This year, by expanding the program to support up to 100,000 job opportunities, we are ensuring that even more young Canadians can access meaningful job experiences and build the foundation for long-term success."
The 2026 expansion from 70,000 to 100,000 positions — a 43% increase — is directly relevant to the competitiveness question employers ask most often. Historically Canada Summer Jobs has been oversubscribed in urban ridings. The 2026 expansion should ease competition, particularly for non-profit and public sector employers who were previously rejected due to constituency-level funding caps. That said, alignment with the three national priorities (housing, green/environmental, digital skills) now carries 15 scoring points and has become a differentiator that stronger applicants exploit. Write your job descriptions against the priorities rubric, not just against what the role actually does day-to-day.
How the Job Grant works for the employer and for the employee
The Canada Job Grant is training money the employer claims for an employee's course. The employer applies, an outside trainer teaches, and the province pays back most of the fee. As of October 26, 2026, the Ontario Job Grant covers up to $10,000 per trainee, and the B.C. Employer Training Grant repays 80% of eligible costs up to $10,000.
| Step | The employer | The employee |
|---|---|---|
| Who applies | Applies online to the province. Ontario takes one application at a time, for 25 or fewer trainees. | Cannot apply alone. In B.C., each trainee fills in their own Participant Information Form. |
| When | Applies before the course starts. B.C. advises at least 60 days ahead. | Starts the course once approval arrives. |
| Who trains | Picks an outside provider. In Ontario: a college, university, career college, union training centre, sector council or industry association. | Takes the course. In Ontario it must finish within 52 weeks. |
| Who pays what | Ontario: at least one-sixth under 100 staff, half at 100 or more. B.C.: the 20% the grant does not repay. | The grant is paid to the employer, never to the trainee. |
| What each ends with | Up to $10,000 per trainee back. In Ontario, up to $15,000 for a previously unemployed new hire, with no minimum share. | The new skills, and any certificate the course awards. |
Ontario will not fund a vendor teaching its own product, executive courses such as an MBA, apprentice training, or training for the business owner. Every province's version, what it covers and the documents it asks for: the Canada Job Grant guide. Ontario's cost-share math in full: the Ontario Job Grant guide.
Sources: ontario.ca, Ontario Job Grant, updated October 23, 2026; our B.C. Employer Training Grant record, verified August 5, 2026. Read October 26, 2026.Provincial Job Grant Guide: Where to Apply in 2026
Because the federal Canada Job Grant no longer exists as a stand-alone direct program, this section is your navigation guide for the provincial equivalents.
The most common confusion we see: Ontario employers searching for "Canada Job Grant" online find the original federal program page at canada.ca, which has been updated to redirect to provincial programs — but many employers interpret this as the program being cancelled outright. It is not cancelled. It is provincially delivered. In Ontario specifically, the program now runs as the Ontario Job Grant, and as of October 23, 2026 ontario.ca says it accepts applications year-round from employers training 25 or fewer people. Eligibility questions go to [email protected]; technical help is 1-800-387-5656.
British Columbia: BC Employer Training Grant (active)
BC’s program is one of the most straightforward Job Grant equivalents: up to $10,000 per employee, rolling intake (no annual deadline), applied through the WorkBC portal. Small employers (fewer than 100 employees) receive the most generous subsidy tier. The training provider must be a registered training institution or post-secondary institution — BC is explicit that vendor-delivered training on the vendor’s own product does not qualify.
Source: WorkBC Employer Training Grant program guide. Verify current intake status at workbc.ca. canada.ca ETG listingAlberta: Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant
Alberta's current WDA-funded employer training program is the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant. It covers 75% of eligible training costs, up to $5,000 per employed trainee and $100,000 per employer a fiscal year (alberta.ca, read October 26, 2026). If you had previously applied to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the new program is the direct successor. Check Alberta.ca for current amounts and eligible training categories.
Source: Government of Alberta, Employment and Immigration, workforce training program updates 2025."Small businesses may be small, but they have a huge impact. They make up 98% of all businesses in Canada, account for nearly half of the country’s private sector jobs and generate at least one third of our economic output."
Both Canada Summer Jobs and the Job Grant are built around the reality the minister describes: small businesses dominate the Canadian economy in terms of number of firms and private-sector employment, but they face disproportionate training and hiring costs relative to larger competitors. The 50-employee ceiling on Canada Summer Jobs, and the tiered cost-share ratios on the provincial Job Grant that favour small employers, reflect this structural design intent. Neither program was designed primarily for enterprises: large private sector employers face a 50% cost-share on the Job Grant (versus 1/6 for small employers in Ontario) and are entirely ineligible for CSJ as private sector hires.
Your province's Job Grant, by the name you will search for
Five provincial employer training grants are active on our records as of October 26, 2026: the Ontario Job Grant, the B.C. Employer Training Grant, SkillsPEI Workplace Skills Training, the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant and Québec's MFOR-E. Nova Scotia's WIPSI is between intakes, Manitoba's and Saskatchewan's are discontinued, and Newfoundland and Labrador's is closed. Each one runs under its own name, so search for that name, not "Canada Job Grant".
| Province | The name to search for | Status, October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Ontario Job Grant (formerly the Canada-Ontario Job Grant) | active |
| British Columbia | B.C. Employer Training Grant | active |
| Prince Edward Island | SkillsPEI Workplace Skills Training | active |
| Alberta | Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant | active |
| Québec | MFOR-E, business stream | active |
| Nova Scotia | Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) | between intakes |
| Manitoba | Canada-Manitoba Job Grant | discontinued |
| Saskatchewan | Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant | discontinued |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant | closed |
In Ontario, the next question is usually which grant applies to you: Canada Job Grant vs Ontario Job Grant answers it. For New Brunswick and the territories, we hold no current Job Grant record; ask the provincial labour ministry what it funds for employee training today. Program names in the 2026 status table above that are not in this table, such as Québec's SMART subvention, are ones we have not re-verified.
Sources: our records for each program (status as listed; Ontario and B.C. verified August 5, 2026, Alberta October 12, Nova Scotia October 19, Québec August 1, the others June 26, 2026); alberta.ca, Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant, read October 26, 2026; ontario.ca, Ontario Job Grant, updated October 23, 2026. Read October 26, 2026.The Verdicts
Clear, persona-specific recommendations based on the comparison above.
For upskilling your current workforce, the provincial Job Grant is the only program that applies. Canada Summer Jobs cannot fund a position for someone already employed by you.
For registered non-profits, Canada Summer Jobs is one of the most generous employer subsidies in the federal toolkit — 100% of minimum wage plus MERCs effectively makes your summer student nearly cost-neutral for payroll purposes.
Private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees can access both programs — but should calibrate expectations for CSJ. The 50% subsidy covers 50% of minimum wage only, not 50% of the actual wage you pay a competitive student employee. Model the numbers before applying.
Yes — for different employees. There is no federal rule preventing an employer from accessing Canada Summer Jobs for a new student hire and the provincial Job Grant for existing employee training in the same fiscal year.
Quebec employers looking for the "Canada Job Grant" will not find it under that name at the provincial level. Quebec delivers its WDA-funded employer training support through Emploi-Québec under programs like the SMART subvention. Apply through Emploi-Québec directly, not through a "Canada Job Grant" search.
If you want help with an ordinary wage, neither of these pays it
Neither program pays an ordinary wage for a year-round hire. The Job Grant pays a course fee, and Canada Summer Jobs pays part of a new summer job for someone aged 15 to 30. As of October 26, 2026, the wage subsidies on our records are mostly provincial and tied to who you hire, often a person who was out of work.
- In B.C., hiring a WorkBC clientWorkBC Wage Subsidy: 50% of wages.
- On P.E.I., hiring an unemployed worker out of high school two years or moreEmploy PEI: up to $12.50 an hour.
- In Newfoundland and Labrador, hiring someone unemployed or underemployedJobsNL Wage Subsidy: up to $13,440 per hire.
- In Québec, hiring someone who faces barriers to workSubvention salariale: up to 50% of wages.
- Anywhere, a paid placement for an enrolled post-secondary studentStudent Work Placement Program: up to $5K, through a delivery partner.
An Ontario studio making games or e-learning has one more option, and it is a labour tax credit, not a wage subsidy: the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit refunds part of eligible Ontario labour costs.
Put your own hire's wage and hours in and see what a wage subsidy pays on it.
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What’s Changed in 2026
- Canada Job Grant federalization ended (2024–2026): The original federal Canada Job Grant, launched in 2014 as a direct employer-applicant federal program, was fully transitioned to provincial and territorial delivery through the 2023–2028 Workforce Development Agreements (WDAs). The federal ESDC still funds these programs through transfer payments, but employers now apply exclusively to their provincial labour ministry. The federal canada.ca "Canada Job Grant" page was updated to redirect to provincial programs. This is the single most important change for employers who last applied 3+ years ago and expect a federal application portal — that portal no longer exists for new applications.
- Ontario renamed its Job Grant: the Canada-Ontario Job Grant now runs as the Ontario Job Grant, under guidelines effective May 1, 2026. As of October 23, 2026, ontario.ca says it accepts applications year-round and assesses them on an ongoing basis. The Employment Ontario Contact Centre, 1-800-387-5656, handles technical questions.
- Alberta rebranded in 2025: Alberta replaced the Canada-Alberta Job Grant with the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant in 2025. The new program maintains broadly similar cost-share structures but has updated eligibility details. Employers who applied under the previous name should verify the new program terms.
- Canada Summer Jobs expanded to 100,000 positions for 2026: The 2026 program was expanded from 70,000 positions (2025) to 100,000, funded by $594.7 million over two years starting 2026–27 (approximately $297 million per year). This 43% expansion is expected to ease competition modestly, particularly in historically oversubscribed urban ridings. Source: ESDC Canada Summer Jobs 2026 announcement, April 20, 2026.
- CSJ 2026 national priorities: The three national priority areas for scoring in 2026 are affordable housing, green/environmental, and digital skills/AI. Job descriptions that connect position duties to these themes score up to 15 additional bonus points. This has become the primary differentiator among otherwise equal applications in competitive ridings.
- Saskatchewan Job Grant discontinued: Saskatchewan’s Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant was discontinued. Saskatchewan employers should contact the provincial Ministry of Immigration and Career Training for current workforce training alternatives.
Canada Summer Jobs 2027: open until December 3, and where you apply
The Canada Summer Jobs 2027 call for applications opened October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, according to ESDC's applicant guide, read October 26, 2026. The call closes December 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Employers apply online through GCOS.
- The 2026 call ran, closing at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
- The 2027 call opened. Apply in GCOS.
- The 2027 call closes.
- Funded jobs run. In 2026 they ran between April 20 and August 29.
GCOS is Grants and Contributions Online Services, the federal portal for this program. You sign in with a GCKey or a bank sign-in, and your CRA business number needs an active payroll (RP) account. To prepare the application itself, from job descriptions to how it is scored, read the Canada Summer Jobs employer guide; to compare it with other youth programs, the Canada Summer Jobs guide.
Sources: ESDC, Canada Summer Jobs applicant guide, updated September 29, 2026, and its 2026 program details, updated April 7, 2026; our Canada Summer Jobs record, verified October 21, 2026. Read October 26, 2026.Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
- Employment and Social Development Canada. Canada Summer Jobs 2026 — Youth Hiring Period Now Open with Up to 100,000 Jobs Available. Canada.ca, April 20, 2026. canada.ca/CSJ
- Employment and Social Development Canada. Canada Summer Jobs 2026 employer application guide; subsidy rates and eligible costs. Canada.ca / Service Canada program documentation, 2025–2026.
- Government of Ontario. Ontario Job Grant (formerly Canada-Ontario Job Grant) employer information. ontario.ca/page/ontario-job-grant, updated October 23, 2026, accessed October 26, 2026.
- WorkBC / BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. BC Employer Training Grant program guide. workbc.ca, accessed May 2026. workbc.ca/ETG
- Government of Canada. Workforce Development Agreements (WDAs) 2023–2028 — provincial and territorial delivery of employer training programs. Canada.ca/WDA, 2023.
- Government of Alberta. Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant. Alberta.ca, read October 26, 2026.
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families. Statement on Canada Summer Jobs 2026 launch. Canada.ca, April 20, 2026. canada.ca/hajdu-csj-2026
- The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business. Statement for Small Business Week 2024. Canada.ca / Newswire.ca, October 21, 2024. newswire.ca/valdez-sbw-2024
- GrantCompass grant catalog data (grants.json): Canada Summer Jobs (id:85), Canada-Ontario Job Grant (id:12), BC Employer Training Grant (id:14), Canada-Manitoba Job Grant (id:95). Last verified April 2026.
- Employment Ontario. Employer Hotline for COJG status enquiries: 1-800-387-5656. ontario.ca, 2026.