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Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (Reserve Force employer support)

One-time financial support to offset operational costs; funding amounts are determined based on the assessment of the application.

One-time financial support to civilian employers and self-employed reservists to offset operational costs when a reservist employee deploys on full-time operational duty.

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Who qualifies

Civilian employers of reservists and self-employed reservists; a separate application is required for each reservist upon return from active military duty. Detailed criteria are on a separate eligibility page not read.

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Good to know

  • Funding: No dollar figures, rates or formulas are published on the pages read.
  • Notes: No published dollar figure. It is a Department of National Defence grant program administered by ESDC.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Funding amounts are determined based on the assessment of the application.” source ↗
  • amount“Provide a one-time financial support to civilian employers of reservists and self-employed reservists” source ↗
  • status“The Government of Canada is currently accepting applications from organizations interested in receiving grants” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-08 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.