Offered by Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Shared Work Program
Other assistanceFederalAll of Canada
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
If your employees are eligible for employment insurance benefits and your business is experiencing a slowdown, you can apply for a shared work agreement. The agreement would allow your employees to work temporarily on a reduced weekly schedule while receiving their employment insurance benefits.
Eligibility criteria
- At least 2 years of activity in Canada (required)
- At least two employees (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
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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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