Saskatchewan Class 1 Truck Driver Training Rebate

The Saskatchewan Class 1 Truck Driver Training Rebate Program provides additional support to the trucking industry by increasing accessibility to Class 1 truck driver training and providing an incentive for trained drivers to stay and work in Saskatchewan upon receiving their Class 1 licence.

Applicants who meet program eligibility criteria as of October 1, 2024, may apply for the grant. The application process is outlined below.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:

• Successfully complete Class 1 MELT training provided by a Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) certified trainer between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2028;
• Hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 1 commercial driver’s licence, issued by Saskatchewan Government Insurance, on December 31 for each program year being applied for; and
• File a Saskatchewan income tax return and have an amount of income, or gross income from self-employment, reported on the return.

Important: Grant applications must be filed within three years of the taxation year being applied for. No applications will be accepted after December 31, 2033.

How the Grant is Issued:

• The first taxation year that all eligibility requirements are met is the initial year.
• It is possible to qualify for up to four additional payments of $1,000 per year, provided the applicant continues to meet eligibility requirements in each taxation year.
• If the eligibility requirements are not met in a taxation year, there is no grant payment for that year.
• If the applicant becomes eligible again in another taxation year within the four-year subsequent period, they may still qualify for the $1,000 grant for that year.
• Grant payments are limited to a maximum of five consecutive taxation years, including the initial year.

Note: The grant does not apply to employers or individuals applying on behalf of other individuals.

Applicants are required to apply for their first year of eligibility for the 2024 to 2028 taxation years. Applications will continue to be processed for up to four consecutive taxation years following the first year of eligibility, up to the December 31, 2032, taxation year. The final application deadline is December 31, 2033.

Apply for the initial year

• When all eligibility requirements are met, submit an application form for that taxation year.
• Provide the following documents with the application:
  1. Proof of MELT training completion;
  2. A copy of the Class 1 licence;
  3. A copy of the notice of assessment (NOA) from the Canada Revenue Agency; and
  4. A Direct Deposit Payment Request form.

Reapply for Each Subsequent Year

• Applicants must apply annually to receive the full $5,000 grant. The grant will pay out $1,000 for the initial year and an additional $1,000 is available for each of the next four consecutive years providing eligibility continues to be met.
• Each taxation year, submit the following documents to provide proof of eligibility:
  1. A copy of the Class 1 licence;
  2. A copy of the NOA from the Canada Revenue Agency; and
  3. A new Direct Deposit Request Form if your banking information has changed.
• If eligibility requirements are not met in a given year, the grant will not be received for that year and no application form is required.
• If eligibility requirements are met again in a later taxation year (within the four-year subsequent period), the applicant may reapply and qualify for that taxation year’s grant.

Things to Remember

• Ensure applications are submitted within three years of the taxation year being applied for and no later than December 31, 2033.
• Ensure the application form is properly completed and includes all necessary supporting documents.

Verification

The Ministry of Finance will verify the grant application process and provide:

• A grant of $1,000 for each qualifying taxation year to a maximum of $5,000; or
• A written notice indicating that you are not eligible for the grant and the reasons for the determination.

For more information about this program, contact the Ministry of Finance Inquiry Centre at 1-800-667-6102 (Toll Free) or 306-787-6645 (Regina local calling area); or email grantsincentives@gov.sk.ca.