Important Training Subsidy Notes
1. Employers Claim
Employers (not apprentices, journeypersons, etc.) must submit training subsidy claims. Payments are made to the employer.
2. Apprentice Registered Training Agreement (RTA)
The apprentice’s completed, signed Registered Training Agreement, showing the current Sponsor, is required for wage subsidy payments. Apprentice Year is calculated from RTA start date.
3. Proof of Payment
Proof of payment, such as a copy of the credit card statement or e-transfer receipt, cheque, etc. must be provided for training subsidy payments. The proof of payment must be issued in the name of the employer, not a parent or related company. Please note that invoices without proof of payment will not be accepted.
4. Training Claims
These subsidies are NOT paid on the associated taxes or the trainer’s expenses. Training Claims can be made only after the training is completed and paid for. The names of the training company and trained personnel and date of training must be provided. Training must be completed between June 30, 2026, and May 31, 2027.
5. Payments
Payments can take up to 6 weeks to be issued. All required supporting documents must be provided to begin processing.