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September-October 2009
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Green Industry News!
September-October 2009
Vol. 18 Issue 7 Photo by www.theescarpmentcompany.com
Financial support for Apprentice programs With Landscape-Horticulturist having attained Red Seal status, apprentices in the landscape industry can now take advantage of grants being offered by the Government of Canada. The Government recognizes both that certification is essential and that the need for apprenticeship opportunities to train skilled workers is high. Along with two apprenticeship grants, the Government is also offering two tax deductions – all in an effort to support the skilled trades. The first of the apprenticeship grant is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG), a taxable grant of $1,000 per year or level of apprenticeship, up to a maximum of $2,000 per person. This grant is available to apprentices once they have completed a minimum of their first year or first level of a Red Seal designated trade apprenticeship.
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The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a taxable grant of $2,000 for a registered apprentice who has completed their training and obtained their Certificate of Qualification (CFQ). Tax deductions are also being offered for both apprentices and to employers. The first of the tax deductions from the Government is the Tradesperson’s Tools Deductions, which is a $500 tax deduction to assist a tradesperson in the purchasing of tools costing more than $1000. The second tax measure being implemented is the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit, which is a tax credit for employers who hire Red Seal Apprentices. Apprentices who are eligible, can receive up to $4,000 in federal grants. Although these grants are taxable, the grant will not need to be repaid. These grants are available to a Canadian citizen registered with a provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority in a designated Red Seal Trade. For more information and to apply online for the grant, visit www.servicecanada.ga.ca/apprenticeship or call 1.866.742.3644.
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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association / Association Canadienne des Pépiniéristes et des Paysagistes 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 | Toll Free: 1-888-446-3499 | Toll Free Fax: 1-866-833-8603 | Email: info@canadanursery.com | www.canadanursery.com
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