Wage subsidy · not repaid

Employment Enhancement Program

Newfoundland & Labrador, Immigration, Population Growth and Skills · Newfoundland and Labrador

OpenAgri-FoodForestryHiring & Talent
Funding
75% of costs
Covers 75% of eligible wages, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Wage subsidy · not repaid
Company stage
SME

Overview

Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador employers in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture and fishing sectors, providing up to $15/hour covering up to 75% of wages, plus a $3,000 allowance.

Who can apply

  • Must be incorporated or a sole proprietor, have a CRA business number, be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds, and have an office location/base in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • hiring must be in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture or fishing sectors.
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What it can pay for

Hiring

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 11, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.