February 19, 2026

Can SWPP funding be combined with other government programs?

Please find more information on combining funding sources here.
February 19, 2026

What counts as a wage?

All remuneration that you paid before you made any deductions such as income tax. Include regular wages, commissions, overtime pay, vacation pay, paid leave, taxable benefits […]
February 19, 2026

Can students be hired before they start post-secondary studies?

No, only students who are able to provide proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution are eligible.
February 19, 2026

Can employers receive funding from more than one SWPP Delivery Partner?

No. You are not eligible to receive the Magnet Student Work Placement subsidy if you are already receiving funding from another delivery partner’s  Student Work Placement […]
February 19, 2026

Do public sector employers qualify?

If the public sector employer is using money from the federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government to pay for the student’s wages, then the placement would […]
February 19, 2026

How long do placements need to be?

There is generally no minimum or maximum length as long as the WIL component of the student’s program of study covers the duration of the placement […]
February 19, 2026

What kinds of placements are eligible for funding?

The placement must be recognized by the post-secondary institution as a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity as defined by Employment and Social Development Canada. Please see our […]
February 19, 2026

What are the eligibility criteria for student hires?

A full list of eligibility criteria for students is available at this page.
February 4, 2026

How are first year students defined?

First Year Students are defined as students registered in the first year of their program at a recognized post-secondary institution, regardless of that student’s age.