Employee Benefits Program
Find out about supports for First Nations and Inuit employers toward their share of contributions to employee pension and benefit plans.
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About the program
The Employee Benefits program provides contribution funding that enables First Nations and Inuit governments and service delivery organizations to establish employee benefit packages. These can include employer-sponsored private pension plans (PPP), the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), and any non-statutory employee benefits (such as health benefits).
This support aims to help attract and retain the qualified staff required to manage and deliver programs and services.
To receive Employee Benefits program funding, pension plans must meet the requirements of Revenue Canada Taxation (for CPP/QPP) and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions or provincially regulated counterparts.
Learn more: Employee Benefits Program Policy.
Who can apply
First Nations and Inuit organizations with employees involved in delivering programs and services funded by Indigenous Services Canada.
How to apply
Review the Employee Benefits Program Policy before applying.
Recipients must apply annually using the Employee Benefits Application form (#41802) at Proposals, applications, and work plans.
To apply, submit a completed application form to your regional office.
Deadline
Deadlines can vary by region each year. Contact your Indigenous Services Canada regional office for deadlines.