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Title:
Fractal Workforce Resilience: Worker Retention Grant
Agreement Number:
21533203
Agreement Value:
$8,214.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 19, 2026 - Nov 10, 2026
Description:
The Worker Retention Grant provides funding to employers with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement. Employers can use this funding to provide a weekly income top-up to workers who have reduced hours and are taking training while receiving Work-Sharing Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The WRG is designed to increase uptake of training for workers while on WS to improve resiliency during the adjustment period by, helping workers maintain employment while receiving a larger proportion of total income through the grant.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The objectives of the WRG are to support greater workforce retention while businesses retool and adapt while business are using the Work-Sharing (WS) program to prevent layoffs in all sectors, including among trade-exposed sectors, thereby aiding recovery and readiness for future business opportunities.
The outcomes of this program are to increase employer use of the grant to support training and retain skilled workers while participating in the Work-Sharing program. Overall, the program seeks to strengthen worker attachment to their employers and the broader labour market. These outcomes are expected to help employers retain skilled employees and meet emerging workforce needs in key sectors of the economy.

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5P 1T5
Reference Number:
014-2026-2027-Q1-00043
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
809576960
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fractal Communications Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto—St. Paul's
Federal Riding Number:
35111
Program:
Worker Retention Grant
Program Purpose:

The program allows employers on Work-sharing to increase access to training and upskilling opportunities so workers can adapt to changing skills requirements and remain resilient in the labour market. The program aims to support workers in receipt of Work-Sharing EI benefits monetarily to participating in training initiatives, thereby enhancing their skills while reducing layoffs.

Coverage:
Local
NAICS Code:
54161