Listed below are some resources for individuals available to help you through these tough times. This list will be updated and new information added as it becomes available. The federal government just released some additional programs to support small business. I will have the links for these up as soon as I can.

Information for Individuals

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: How To Apply For EI

EMERGENCY SUPPORT BENEFIT: Have You Been Laid Off Or Your Hours Reduced? Click Here

EMERGENCY INSURANCE SICKNESS BENEFIT: No Paid Sick Leave, Are You Quarantined, Sick? Click Here

EMERGENCY CARE BENEFIT: If You’re Unable To Claim E-I But Are Sick Or Quarantined and/or Are Taking Care Of Family Members: Click Here

NEED MORTGAGE HELP? Mortgage Support For Canadians

CHILD CARE BENEFITS: Increased Child Care Benefit Information

TAX DEADLINE: Filing Deadline For Individuals Pushed Back Until June 1st

Dedicated EI Phone Line: 1-833-381-2725

Information for Businesses

1. The federal government is increasing its wage subsidy to small and medium-sized businesses from 10% to 75%, and will provide loans of $ 40,000 to businesses hard hit by COVID-19. The $ 40,000 loans will be offered through Canadian banks, but are guaranteed by the government. These amounts will be interest free for one year. More details will follow shortly.