Help Fight COVID-19 With Government Funding Programs
Mentor Works has listed various funding programs that help businesses temporarily pivot to create PPE, sanitization, or accelerate COVID-19 research projects.
$250M Wage Subsidy Announced for NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Program (IAP)
NRC IRAP has launched the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) with a total of $250 million in wage subsidies for innovative businesses ineligible for CEWS.
Mitacs Offering 3-to-1 Investment Ratio for COVID-19 R&D Projects
Mitacs has announced they will be offering a 3-to-1 investment ratio to support Canadian researchers to develop solutions to COVID-19.
Avoid COVID-19-Related Layoffs with Government Funding Programs
Mentor Works has outlined COVID-19-related funding programs and wage subsidies to avoid layoffs and bring back employees.
Ontario Together Fund: $50M for Helping Businesses Fight COVID-19
The provincial government has allocated $50M in funding towards the Ontario Together Fund, which seeks to provide medical grade equipment to healthcare workers.
COVID-19 Support: Temporary Enhancements to Work-Sharing (WS) Program
The government of Canada has increased support and flexibility to the Work-Sharing (WS) program to support families and businesses throughout COVID-19.
Subsidize 75% of Employee Wages with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program (CEWS)
Get up to 75% of employee wages reimbursed through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program.
Canada’s Initial Economic Response to COVID-19
The Canadian government released a $27 Billion economic support response plan against COVID-19. Mentor Works breaks down what this means for your business.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Hire Foreign Workers
Ontario businesses looking to recruit top talent may find themselves stalled by a domestic labour shortage in particular fields. As a result, they may have to look to the international candidate pool to find the right candidates. Once these future employees have been identified, figuring out how to facilitate their immigration to Ontario and get…
Why Your Business Should Hire a Recent Graduate
Any recent graduate has experienced the struggle that comes with searching for a new job. It can seem impossible to find an employer willing to take a chance on you. If you need experience to get a job but need a job to get experience, you can be caught in a stressful and discouraging cycle….