Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program

Attestation

• All the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true, correct and complete and is not false or misleading in all material aspects.
• I am the individual who has principal responsibility for the financial activities of the company.
• The applicant qualifies for the program based on the eligibility criteria outlined on the application.
• The applicant has excluded any positions that receive government funding of any kind.
• The applicant acknowledges that this is a one-time payment under this program.
• The applicant acknowledges that they may be subject to an audit of payroll to verify the data provided.
• The applicant acknowledges that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is subject to the Newfoundland and Labrador Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and that this Wage Support Program application or portions of it are subject to disclosure in accordance with the provisions of that Act, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, which may include disclosure to Government departments or agencies to meet the necessary requirements of government operation.

I make this attestation acknowledging that providing false information may be a criminal offence.

Application approval

Applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are distributed or until the program ends. You will receive a on-screen confirmation upon submission of your application. Decisions on the Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program applications will be made within 30 business days of submission. All applicants will be notified via email of the decision made on their Wage Support Program application.

Terms and conditions

The information provided in this application will be used solely for the purpose of determining eligibility for the Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program. All personal and business information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

Eligibility criteria

• Between April 1st, 2024, and March 31st, 2025, eligible businesses must:
  • have had fewer than 100 employees in Newfoundland and Labrador,
  • have had at least one employee paid at the minimum wage rate in Newfoundland and Labrador, who is not already supported by any form of government funding,
  • be in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Labour and Workplace NL, and
  • have a CRA Payroll Account Number.

Application Process

• Submission of the Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program application does not guarantee approval.
• All information provided in the application must be true, complete, and accurate to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
• Any false statements, misrepresentations, or omissions may result in the denial of the application, repayment of funds received, and may subject the applicant and their business to legal action, penalties, and other remedies as deemed appropriate.

Funding Disbursement

• Approved applicants will receive a one-time payment of between $2,500 and $7,500, as determined by program administrators.
• Funds will be disbursed to eligible businesses from the Board of Trade.
• Applicants are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information to facilitate the disbursement of funds.

Compliance and Reporting

• Payment recipients may be subject to audits, monitoring, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
• Failure to comply with program requirements may result in the revocation of payment, repayment of funds received, and other remedial actions as deemed appropriate.

Legal

• The applicant must submit a complete and accurate application by the specified deadline. Applicants may be required to provide additional documentation to support their Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program application.
• The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the program administrators, including its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of or relating to the applicant’s participation in the Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program or any breach of the terms and conditions.
• The applicant agrees to cooperate with any audits or inspections conducted by the program administrators or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the Wage Support Program.
• The applicant must comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, regulations, and by-laws.

By accepting payment through the Newfoundland and Labrador Wage Support Program, applicants acknowledge their commitment to fulfilling these requirements and obligations in accordance with program guidelines and regulatory requirements.