JobStart: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto, ON · grants and contributions register · Etobicoke–Lakeshore

JobStart: federal grants and contributions: 41 agreements; $23.0M value; 2 departments; 8 programs.

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41agreements
$23.0Mvalue
2departments
8programs

Largest agreements

Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership$2.0Mvalue2020start2025end
Employer Engagement for Immigrant Integration (EEII)$1.9Mvalue2020start2025end

Employment Related Services, Indirect

Mentoring Pathways to Employment (MPE)$1.8Mvalue2020start2025end

Employment Related Services

Agreement$1.3Mvalue2010start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2007–08 through to 2010–11. Amendment to contribution agreement of $403,049 reported in January 1 – March 31, 2009. Amendment not disclosed in previous quarter.

Agreement$1.3Mvalue2010start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2008–09 through to 2010–11. Amendment to contribution agreement of $403,049 reported in January 1 – March 31, 2009.

CFP YESS: JobStart - Youth Possibilities Project$1.2Mvalue2020start2023end

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership (TWLIP)$1.1Mvalue2017start2020end
Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership (TWLIP)$999Kvalue2018start–end
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Settlement$983Kvalue2017start–end
Capability$976Kvalue2018start2022end

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

Agreement$928Kvalue2009start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2008–09 and 2009–10. Amendment to contribution agreement of $438,877 reported in April 1 – June 30, 2008.

Agreement$880Kvalue2013start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2012/13 and 2013/14. Amendment in the amount of $400,000 to contribution agreement reported April 1 to June 30, 2012.

Agreement$763Kvalue2010start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2007–08 through to 2010–11. Amendment to contribution agreement of $211,231 reported October 1 – December 31, 2007.

Agreement$589Kvalue2013start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2013/14 through to 2015/16 inclusive.

Agreement$552Kvalue2007start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal year 2007/08 through to 2009/10 inclusive.

Agreement$522Kvalue2010start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11. Amendment to contribution agreement of $128,096 reported in October 1 – December 31, 2009. Amendment not disclosed in previous quarter.

Youth -Budget 2012 - Skills Link$509Kvalue2013start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Agreement$489Kvalue2008start–end

Amendment to contribution agreement reported January 1 – March 31, 2008 in the amount of $34,744.

Agreement$480Kvalue2012start–end
Collaboration Catalysts Partnership$480Kvalue2018start2021end
Agreement$454Kvalue2008start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal year 2007/08 through to 2009/10 inclusive.

Agreement$406Kvalue2012start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2011/12 and 2012/13. Amendment in the amount of $198,753 to contribution agreement reported January 1 to March 31, 2011.

Agreement$394Kvalue2009start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2009–10 and 2010–11.

Youth -Budget 2012 - Skills Link$388Kvalue2014start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Agreement$350Kvalue2016start–end

New contribution agreement for fiscal year 2016/17.

Agreement$340Kvalue2007start–end

Multi-year award for fiscal year 2005/06 through to 2007/08 inclusive. Amendment to contribution agreement reported October 1 - December 31, 2006 in the amount of $49,209.

ConnectAbility$309Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$208Kvalue2011start–end
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants$50.0Kvalue2008start–end

The Enabling Accessibility Fund supports community-based projects across Canada. It provides funding for projects that improve accessibility and enable Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and contribute to their communities and the economy.

CSJ 2021 - JobStart (Etobicoke-LakeShore)$27.1Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Seniors Mentorship and Connection Program$25.0Kvalue2020start2022end

The objectives of the Program are: • promoting volunteerism among seniors; • engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others; • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; • supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors; and • providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

New Horizons for Seniors Program$24.9Kvalue2019start2020end

NHSP ensures that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities. This can be facilitated by projects that support active living; mentoring; volunteering; and increase awareness of all forms of elder abuse. This recognizes that their social participation is key to maintaining their well-being, dignity and quality of life.

CSJ 2020 - JobStart (Etobicoke - LakeShore)$17.7Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$17.7Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Enabling Accessibility Fund - G$16.7Kvalue2019start2020end

N/A

CSJ2018-JobStart (Etobicoke-Lakeshore)$15.5Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

COVID-Seniors Virtual Empowerment$15.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$13.3Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CSJ2018-JobStart (Spadina-Fort York)$11.4Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

CSJ 2021 - JobStart (Spadina-Fort York)$9.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada23agreements$19.3Mvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada18agreements$3.7Mvalue7programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Youth -Budget 2012 - Skills Link
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Years

20212agreements$36.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20208agreements$7.0Mvalue4programs
  • Settlement
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20194agreements$72.6Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - G
20185agreements$2.5Mvalue3programs
  • Settlement
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20172agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
  • Settlement
20162agreements$659Kvalue1programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
20141agreements$388Kvalue1programs
  • Youth -Budget 2012 - Skills Link
20133agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
  • Youth -Budget 2012 - Skills Link
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20122agreements$886Kvalue0programs
    20111agreements$208Kvalue0programs
      20104agreements$3.9Mvalue0programs
        20092agreements$1.3Mvalue0programs
          20083agreements$993Kvalue1programs
          • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
          20072agreements$891Kvalue0programs

            Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.