Canada Job Grant in Ontario
Province-specific stacking, application route, and recovery range for Ontario businesses applying to Canada Job Grant.
Average recovery in Ontario
Up to $10,000 per employee per year. Typical small employer (5–15 staff) recovers $15K–$35K annually if training is part of regular operations.
Provincial stacking
Ontario administers the Canada Job Grant locally as the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG). Federal + provincial governments cover 2/3 of training cost; employer covers 1/3.
How to apply in Ontario
Apply through Employment Ontario or a regional WDB (Workforce Development Board). Application cycle is typically 4–6 weeks. Training must be delivered by a third-party provider on the eligible list.
Bottom line for Ontario
COJG is widely under-claimed in Ontario — particularly by service businesses where training is informal or internal. Restructuring informal training as eligible third-party programs typically unlocks 5-figure annual recoveries.
National program details
For full eligibility, qualifying expenses, and federal application mechanics, see the national Canada Job Grant guide.
Read the Canada Job Grant overview →Find out if your Ontario business qualifies.
Free 3-minute scan. We check every applicable federal and provincial program. Pay nothing until we recover money.
Scan My Business — Free →Canada Job Grant in other provinces