Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Farmers can hire more students

Farmers and food-processing companies are eligible for an increase in federal funding for hiring students this summer.

The Canada Summer Jobs program has been expanded so that employers can receive up to 100 per cent of the minimum hourly wage for each employee and have the option of hiring youth part-time.

It sounds better than waiting for off-shore workers this year.

It is part of a $9 billion package for post-secondary-school students Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today.