Offered by Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada
Wage Subsidy for Workers' Job Retention for Employers Enrolled in the Shared Work Program
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Help your employees maintain up to 70% of their income during their participation in the Shared Work Program. Special measures are offered to provide continuous support during temporary business slowdowns caused by tariffs.
Eligibility criteria
- At least 2 eligible employees (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Support employee training
- Business in an economic adjustment period
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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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