ARTICLE · 25 MAY 2020

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Duration Extended, New Groups Eligible, And Legislative Amendments Proposed

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On May 15, 2020, the Canadian federal government announced several actions relating to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program.

CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)

Rhonda B. Levy

Monty Verlint

On May 15, 2020, the Canadian federal government announced several actions relating to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program. As previously discussed, CEWS is a 75% wage subsidy program to encourage employers to retain their employees during the COVID-19 crisis.

Extension to August 29, 2020

The duration of the CEWS will be extended by an additional 12 weeks to August 29, 2020. This is a welcome extension of the CEWS for many employers in Canada that originally planned on the CEWS ending on June 6, 2020, as originally announced.

Regulatory Changes

Regulations have been approved to extend eligibility for the CEWS to several groups that may now begin applying for the CEWS, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.

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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Duration Extended, New Groups Eligible, And Legislative Amendments Proposed

Extension to August 29, 2020

Regulatory Changes

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