Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation
Labour Market Partnerships Program
Who can apply?
Businesses, organizations, municipalities, band/tribal councils, public health and educational institution are eligible to receive funding as sponsors.
Fact Sheet
- Proposed activities must focus on an identified labour market issue and be assessed as likely to have a positive impact on the labour market. All activities must involve partnership. Within these parameters, a Labour Market Partnership (LMP) agreement may support activities related to human resource planning and labour force adjustment.
- Activities funded under a LMP agreement may include related research, development of human resource strategies, promotion of beneficial human resource and adjustment practices (best practices), coordination of community-based approaches to addressing labour market issues, short-term adjustment services for workers facing lay-off, and development of economic (employment) development plans and community marketing plans.
- Projects (activities) must have defined start and finish dates, and not be part of a sponsor's day-to-day operations.
What are the financial benefits?
Funding may be provided to support the development and implementation of Human Resource Strategies that impact employers, employees, communities and/or associations.
How do I apply?
Employers/Sponsors seeking funding under the Labour Market Partnerships Program should complete the application form and submit it via email to LabourMarketPartnerships@gov.bc.ca
How can I get more information?
Frequently Asked Questions
Please see the Labour Market Partnership Program Policy for a detailed description of the program’s policies.
You can get more information on the Labour Market Partnerships Program through Enquiry BC or by email at LabourMarketPartnerships@gov.bc.ca.
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Email Enquiry BC at EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca.
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