COVID-19

COVID-19 update: Summary of federal measures for Canadians

13 May 2020

Over the past several weeks, the federal government has announced measures to help employers and employees cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist you in processing this ever-evolving information, this summary provides all the significant federal government announcements up to May 13, 2020.

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Programs for Canadian businesses

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
Temporary Wage Subsidy
Work-Sharing Program
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF)
Canada Summer Jobs Program
Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
Agriculture, agri-food, aquaculture, fisheries
Small Businesses and Community support
Entrepreneurs, Innovators, pre-revenue firms
Indigenous businesses
Energy Sector
Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations
Mortgage deferrals
Interest rates

Programs for workers, students, seniors, individuals and families

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Temporary wage boost for essential workers
Employment Insurance change
Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
Student funding
Student loans
Seniors
Canada Child Benefit
GST credit
Mortgage deferrals
Interest rates

Tax filing, payment deadlines and obligations

Tax filing deadlines
Changes for GST/HST registrants
Other relief measures

We are here to help

We understand that you want to be agile and responsive as the situation unfolds. Having access to experts, insights and accurate information as quickly as possible is critical—but your resources may be stretched at this time.

We’re here to support you as you navigate through the impacts of coronavirus on your business and your investments.