Most employers qualify. Few claim it.
We make sure you're not one of the ones who miss out.
If there's no recovery, there's no fee.
We Only Get Paid When You Do.
Your accountant is great — but government training incentives for the skilled trades are a different game entirely. Specialized programs, tight deadlines, and paperwork most firms never touch — and the money just disappears.
That's where we come in. We know exactly what we're doing — and in some cases, we can recover up to 10 years of missed funding.
We find the opportunities that best suit your business and assess every program available to you.
We gather, complete, and file all the necessary paperwork on your behalf — completely handled.
We monitor your application and follow up with funding bodies to avoid delays and keep things moving.
Once approved and processed, the funds go directly to you. We only get paid when you do.
Nearly 4 decades focused on accessing specialized incentives. This is what we do — nothing else.
No funding? No fee. We only get paid if you get paid. Our success is tied to yours.
Real people, real support — no bots or call centres. You'll always reach someone who knows your file.
Just like many of our clients, we're family-run and proud of it. Founded by Anthony & Betty Craig in 1988.
Every eligible claim we've filed has been approved. If there's no recovery, there's no fee — ever.
If your business is in construction, motive power, service, or industrial trades — and you train apprentices — we're your people!
Our clients include companies that employ electricians, HVAC techs, mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, hairstylists, and any other skilled trade. We also support businesses that hire co-op students and interns within these industries.
Whether you're mentoring apprentices, hiring co-op students, or giving interns hands-on experience, you're investing time and resources into developing Canada's future workforce.
The government recognizes that — and they're offering funding to help. The problem? Most employers don't know these programs exist or don't have time to deal with the paperwork and bureaucracy.
That's where we come in. We help you claim the funding you've earned for doing what you already do: building skills, creating opportunity, and shaping the next generation of talent.
"We have worked with the team at CTS for a number of years now and the work they do is second to none! Jason was extremely helpful and made it so that we didn't have to do any of the work at all!"
"Jason and his team have helped us claim rebates we didn't even know existed. We've saved thousands of dollars over the years without having to lift a finger."
"Year after year they have helped us get the much needed apprentice grants and other government grants suitable for our contracting business. Let them help you as well!"
"Your people worked diligently and efficiently with little help from our staff. In a very short time they were able to find decent savings from various areas. I would definitely recommend your services."
"I have recently hired the services of CTS & Associates for the purpose of reclaiming unknown taxes. I was slightly reluctant to proceed with the services offered based on previously not having experience with this type of service, but as it turns out I was fortunate to hire their services.
I have always used the services of a chartered accounting firm to oversee all accounting functions for my organization. I also have a full time in house bookkeeper, and with this "Control System" in place I was confident that I had solid financial control and therefore there would be no unknown finances owed to us.
CTS & Associates was successful in locating a substantial balance of tax money owing to my company which I was successful in receiving in the form of a refund. I am very impressed with their service and I am confident in what they deliver.
As a business owner conscious of the importance of solid financial control, I strongly recommend for any company to utilize the services offered by CTS & Associates. I conclude that these services will either reclaim money owing to a company or will, at the least, establish confidence that accounting functions within your company are sound."
"We are pleased to express our sincere gratitude to Jason Craig from CTS & Associates for their outstanding support in securing student trade grants that significantly benefited our firm.
Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in navigating the intricacies of the grant application process, specifically for skill trade workers such as Skill Trade apprentices. From our initial consultation, it was clear that CTS & Associates possessed a deep understanding of the funding landscape available for trade education.
They guided us every step of the way, providing detailed insights and tailored strategies that aligned perfectly with our goals. Their commitment to our success was evident, as they meticulously prepared the necessary documentation and presented our case compellingly to the relevant government agencies.
Thanks to the diligent efforts of CTS & Associates, we successfully obtained the government grant, which has opened new opportunities for our apprentices and enhanced our training programs.
We wholeheartedly recommend CTS & Associates to any organization seeking expertise in government grants and funding for vocational training. Their professionalism and results-driven approach truly make them an invaluable partner in the realm of skill development and workforce training."
Any Canadian employer who has hired and paid wages to a registered apprentice in an eligible Red Seal or provincial trade within the last 4 years may qualify.
Co-op student training incentives apply to businesses in Ontario that have hosted eligible post-secondary co-op placements.
In most cases, CTS can recover training incentives going back up to 4 years through T1 or T2 adjustments, depending on the program and the type of filing. Our specialists will assess your full potential retroactive recovery during the free assessment. In some cases, we can go back 10 years.
CTS operates on a pure contingency basis — you pay only a percentage of what is actually recovered. There are zero upfront costs. If no training incentives are recovered, you owe nothing.
No. These are legitimate government programs that CRA fully supports. CTS files all claims in full compliance with CRA guidelines. Claiming training incentives you are legally entitled to does not trigger audits or affect your standing.
Typically 8–16 weeks from submission to receipt of training incentives, depending on CRA processing times. CTS monitors every file and proactively follows up with CRA to ensure the fastest possible turnaround.
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