IBAS will consider requests made by participating brokerages on a case-by-case basis. For example, an exception may be granted should a new Indigenous employee require parental or medical leave.

Computer equipment and other office equipment that is deemed essential for a newly hired Indigenous employee to complete licensing education and/or carry out their daily responsibilities within the brokerage is considered an eligible expense — to a maximum of $2,500 per eligible employee.

No. The administrative work to fulfill a brokerage's obligations under the Program Funding Agreement may be completed by staff located outside Saskatchewan (i.e. in the case of a head office). In certain situations (i.e. virtual training), out-of-province brokerage employees may benefit from certain Program activities, so long as the primary benefit is recognized in Saskatchewan.

No. The funding allotment (i.e. $25,000) can be applied to multiple employees. Existing Indigenous employees already within the business may also be eligible for training supports under the Licensing category of eligibility.

Yes, in most circumstances. That said, IBAS is willing to give special consideration to Saskatchewan branch offices that may be located near a provincial border.