If you are able to work, you must be actively looking for work to be eligible to receive the CESB. If you still cannot find work due to COVID-19, you can re-apply for each CESB eligibility period that you are eligible for. The benefit provides a payment of $1,250 for each 4-week period from May to August 2020. You […]
Throughout the experience of COVID-19, health-care workers have shouldered the responsibility of caring for us and our community. As a small sign of appreciation, I have partnered with a few local businesses – 3M Canada, General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada and Farhi Holdings Corporation – to help cover a portion of food costs over the next few weeks in support of […]
COVID-19 has altered the way we live our lives and, every day, Canadians are facing new challenges during this crisis. As more people worry about paying their bills and caring for their loved ones, the Government of Canada is continuing to take unprecedented action to help protect middle class jobs, and the health and safety […]
While many of us are being asked to stay home, millions of Canadians are being called on to go to work every day. These Canadians are providing us with essential services, so we can continue to keep our families safe and healthy. We are relying on them now more than ever, and that is why […]
No Canadian should have to choose between putting food on the table, filling their prescriptions, or paying their bills. Yet too many seniors are facing significant health, economic, and social challenges due to COVID-19. They helped shape this country, and now they need our help. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of […]
Small businesses across the country are the backbone of our communities, and they are now facing significant challenges. That is why the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial partners are taking strong, immediate, and effective action to protect Canadians and businesses from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are introducing significant measures to […]
Post-secondary students are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. Many students were preparing to start a summer job in May, and are now worried about how to pay rent and cover basic living expenses, while recent graduates are struggling to find meaningful work. This is a critical point in their lives, and we must do […]
A new update has been recently announced which would allow the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) to be used by small, medium and large businesses, not-for-profits and charities to assist with payroll costs. To determine the subsidy for your business or organization, please find the Wage Subsidy Calculator here. Starting April 27, 2020, eligible employers can […]
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and are vital for our families and communities across the country. They are facing economic hardship and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is working around the clock to give these businesses the support they need so they can continue to […]
The Government of Canada is taking significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the table, paying for their medication or caring for a family member. This is why the government […]
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