Job placements would only be available to employers and the individuals they have identified for training if all of the following exceptional circumstances are met: The employer has hired an unemployed individual to fill a job vacancy (i.e., job placements do not apply where a new hire has not taken place and incumbent workers are… Continue reading What are the exceptional circumstances for placing an unemployed individual?
Topic: Program Overview
Are job placements eligible for Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funding?
Under exceptional circumstances, job placements are available to employers hiring unemployed individuals to fill job vacancies, and who wish to use the grant to purchase existing training for their new hires. Individuals who the employers feel require a placement need to be assessed by a service provider.
Can the cost of training funded under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) include sales taxes?
Taxes can be included in the cost of training covered under COJG if the employer is paying them and will not get those taxes reimbursed. If the employer is getting the taxes back, they can only claim the portion of training cost they will not be reimbursed on.
Do employers have to pay tax on the money they receive from the ministry?
An employer in receipt of a Canada-Ontario Job Grant must declare the grant as revenue on their tax return. Employers are encouraged to consult with their accountant for any tax advice.
Do people who have their tuition paid from the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) have to pay income tax?
The grant is not taxable to individuals if the employer pays the tuition. However, if a third party pays the tuition on behalf of the employer, it may become taxable.
What financial incentives and supports are available through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant?
In exceptional circumstances where a job placement has been identified as an appropriate service, participating employers and individuals may receive financial incentives.
Can unemployed individuals receive income support while they are on training?
No. There is no income support for trainees provided by the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program; however, trainees may be able to continue their Employment Insurance benefit while in training under COJG. The Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement specifies that the Grant may only be used to support training costs such as tuition, textbooks software and… Continue reading Can unemployed individuals receive income support while they are on training?
For Canada-Ontario Job Grant trainees that are on Employment Insurance (EI), should service providers fill-out Section 25 forms for the trainees attending training?
Yes. Service providers should fill-out the Section 25 form and send it to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to process, so that clients will not be cut-off during their participation in training. If the client’s EI claim is pending, the service provider should submit the form to the Ministry of Labour,… Continue reading For Canada-Ontario Job Grant trainees that are on Employment Insurance (EI), should service providers fill-out Section 25 forms for the trainees attending training?
Is there specific criteria (aside from self-identification) that will be used to determine whether a person with a disability qualifies for disability training supports, such as assistive devices?
Assessment on the provision of disability supports will be made on a case-by-case basis by the service provider. Each request should demonstrate that training would not be possible for the participant without the support being provided and it should be clear that the participant’s success hinges on the requested supports being in place.
For individuals who are on Ontario Works, are they able to continue receiving their benefits if taking part in the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
Income support status is not an eligibility criteria for individuals to participate in the Grant. Decisions are made based on personal circumstances. It is up to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services or Ontario Works delivery agents to determine whether participants will continue to receive their Ontario Works benefits while taking part in… Continue reading For individuals who are on Ontario Works, are they able to continue receiving their benefits if taking part in the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?