Hi folks, the details on the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) are posted online. We recognize the urgency of the COVID-19 situation, and that’s why our government has taken action to support workers and their families with the CERB. This benefit will mean that workers, including the self-employed, who are now unable to [...]
Are you planning on applying for the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit when it launches in April? One of the ways you'll be able to apply for this Benefit is through the CRA MyAccount secure portal. Get a head-start and make sure your account is up to date. https://www.canada.ca/…/e-services…/account-individuals.html The Canada Emergency Response Benefit [...]
We know that physical distancing from friends and loved ones is making life harder for many, and it's worse for some of the most vulnerable. Over the weekend, the Prime Minister announced: Supports for seniors through the New Horizons Program to United Way, to help with everything from delivering medications to groceries. Investments in [...]
We've been speaking with small business owners across Canada, and I want you to know that we are listening. From your feedback, as a next step in our COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, our Government is helping Canadian businesses protect jobs, and pay their bills by: - Providing an up to 75% wage subsidy for [...]
I’m wearing purple today in recognition of Purple Day! A day to raise awareness for folks living with epilepsy. Learn more at www.purpleday.ca. PURPLE DAY for EPILEPSY
Newly unemployed due to COVID-19? The PM just announced a new streamlined Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help support you. Provides $500 per week for up to four months, to Canadians who lose income due to COVID-19 Simpler streamlined benefit that absorbs the care and support streams we originally announced on March 18th The [...]
We're all in this together, please #StayHome! Learn more: www.Canada.ca/Coronavirus
From Canada's gig economy workers to the traditionally self-employed, to those who just don't have enough hours- we know that many of you are newly unemployed due to COVID-19, and you're slipping through the cracks. We're working as fast as possible to help you through this. You can learn more by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/…/…/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html [...]
We’re assisting Canadians who are stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Under extraordinary circumstances, our Government is working 24/7 with Canadian airlines and foreign governments to provide access to commercial flights for Canadian travellers who want to return home. In the mean-time we’re doing everything we can to ensure your safety abroad. [...]
Arriving home from a trip outside of Canada? Don't stop for groceries! Don't run errands! That's not self-isolating. Please have them delivered, or have someone else drop them off on your doorstep. And then self-isolate for 14 days. Read more: https://www.canada.ca/…/d…/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
