Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development: Funding Guide for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers current Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development funding programs, including grants, and other types of support for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Mandate
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development leads Ontario’s effort to be the best jurisdiction in North America to recruit, train, retain, protect and reward workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow. The Ministry’s work on this front creates dynamic and equitable labour markets, safe workplaces, and harmonious and competitive labour and employment regulations. It is the Ministry’s job to support the people of Ontario in all aspects and phases of employment.
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Priorities
The Ministry contributes to government priorities through the delivery of public services in five primary areas of responsibility:
You can learn about Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development[1]’s priorities by reading its 2021-22 Published Plans.
Types of Funding Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Offers
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development offers grants, and other incentives for employers.
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Funding Programs
The Ministry offers programs that fall under the following categories:
Below are links to the Ministry’s specific programs under each category:
- Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJC)
- Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit
- Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP)
Employment Ontario helps job seekers, workers and employers with advice, grants and other services around public and private sector employment.
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Contact
The Ministry’s Headquarters:
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
14th Floor, 400 University Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1T7
Employment Standards Information Centre
webes@ontario.ca
Tel: 416-326-7160
Toll-free: 1-800-531-5551
TTY: 1-866-567-8893
Health and Safety Contact Centre
webohs@ontario.ca
Toll-free: 1-877-202-0008
TTY: 1-855-653-9260
Employment Ontario
contactEO@ontario.ca
Tel: 416-326-5656
Toll-free: 1-800-387-5656
TTY: 1-866-533-6339
Labour relations information
webdrs@ontario.ca
Tel: 416-326-7358
(Collective Bargaining Information Services and Mediation Services)
Tel: 416-326-1300
(Grievance Mediation Services and Arbitration Services)
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Social Media:
Facebook – Workplaces and employment
Facebook – Immigration
Twitter – Workplaces and employment
Twitter – Immigration
Instagram
LinkedIn