The Federal Government proposed new targeted, direct supports
for businesses, non-profits and charities facing ongoing economic
challenges amidst the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. For
organizations that are subject to a lockdown and must shut their
doors or significantly limit their activities under a public health
order issued under the laws of Canada, a province or territory
(including orders made by a municipality or regional health
authority under one of those laws), a top-up under the new Canada
Emergency Rent Subsidy is available to provide additional
support.
The Lockdown Support would be available retroactive to September
27, 2020, until June 2021, during periods when businesses are
facing eligible public health restrictions. The government is
providing the proposed details for the first 12 weeks of the
program, until December 19, 2020. The proposed program would align
with many aspects of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.
