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Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) Employer Program

Last verified: June 2026

Ready, Willing and Able is a federally funded national program that helps employers hire people with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum. It is free to employers and works in every province and territory, matching a business's hiring needs with qualified candidates and providing hands-on support to onboard them. It is delivered by Inclusion Canada and the Autism Alliance of Canada and does not use wage subsidies. Federal funding of about $30 million runs the program to 2027.

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Estimated value
$0 cost to employers (federally funded program, roughly $30M to 2027)
Approval likelihood
High
Ready to apply score
95/100
Documents needed
3

Eligibility

  • Business types:incorporated, self-employed, partnership
  • Industries:All industries
  • Provinces:All of Canada

What you'll need

  • Description of your hiring needs and roles
  • Business contact details
  • Workplace information for onboarding support

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm you have a role to fill
  2. 2Contact the local Ready, Willing and Able coordinator
  3. 3Share your hiring needs and timeline
  4. 4Get matched with qualified candidates
  5. 5Use RWA onboarding support for the new hire
Deadline:Ongoing (federal funding to 2027)

Is your business a fit for Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) Employer Program?

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Deductions · 8 min

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Deductly is a discovery tool, not a tax filer. Information is provided for educational purposes. Always confirm program details and eligibility with a qualified Canadian accountant before applying or claiming any benefit.