Introduction
All levels of government in Canada are responding swiftly to
uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing
measures to support individuals and businesses across the
country.
The following is a list of government initiatives and related
announcements. The list is current through April 3, 2020 and will
be updated frequently. Please visit this page regularly to keep up
to date.
Contents:
Financial Support Measures For Businesses
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
(Federal): Eligible employers can receive a temporary
wage subsidy retroactive to March 15, 2020 and
to extend to June 6, 2020, equal to 75% of an employee's first
$58,700 in wages. The subsidy is available to corporations,
partnerships, individuals, non-profit organizations, and charities
of any size. Businesses must
