This program provides contribution funding to First Nations and Inuit governments and service delivery organizations to establish employee benefit packages such as employer-sponsored private pension plans, Canada Pension Plan, Quebec Pension Plan, and non-statutory benefits like health coverage. Funding supports attracting and retaining qualified staff to manage and deliver programs and services, requiring compliance with Canadian pension and taxation regulations.
Eligible applicants are First Nations and Inuit organizations with employees delivering programs and services funded by Indigenous Services Canada.