Offered by Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration
Graduates to Opportunity - GTO Cultiver
- Maximum amount
- $37,500
- Up to 25% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Nova Scotia
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In short
The GTO Cultiver program offers wage subsidies to Nova Scotia businesses for hiring new graduates. For a permanent full-time position paying at least $37,500, the employer receives 25% of the salary in the first year and 12.5% in the second. A 10% aid is possible in the first year for candidates from equity-deserving groups.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Fewer than 100 employees
- Business less than two years old
- Social enterprise, non-profit or charity
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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