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ARTICLE · 06 JUNE 2020

CMHC Updates On The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – May 19

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On May 19, Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) provided additional information on the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program.

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On May 19, Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) provided additional information on the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program. The recent update provides clarification on the program and the application process. We have summarized CMHC's update.

Timing of Application

CMHC announced that the application portal for CECRA will open starting on Monday, May 25. In anticipation of a large volume of applicants, the portal will open for certain provinces through staggered access as shown in the Application Schedule listed below.

Application Schedule

  • Monday, May 25 - Property Owners in Atlantic Canada, BC, Alberta, and Quebec, with up to 10 tenants who are eligible for the program.

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