In pursuing its support for the economy, the federal government has released new measures in 2022 to continue to support employed and self-employed individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations including charities.
Our work at RSW, especially during difficult times, is to keep you informed of all of the important measures that will likely affect you, your business, employees and how you will manage it all in the coming weeks.
Federal Government New COVID Measures for 2022
In pursuing its support for the economy, the federal government has released new measures to continue to support employed and self-employed individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations including charities. Support measures for Businesses You may recall that...
The Canadian Government Extends COVID-19 Benefits until October 23, 2021
The Government of Canada extends COVID-19 benefits and business support The federal government has announced that it will extend the following programs through to October 23, 2021. Extending the eligibility period for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the...
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Deadline Updated- June 30, 2021
The deadline to apply for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) has been updated. If you have not applied, you need to do so before June 30, 2021. The CEBA is an interest free loan of up to $40,000 ($10,000 of which is forgivable) for small businesses and...
IPREW – Incentive Program to Retain Essential Workers
Click below for more information on IPREW - Incentive Program to Retain Essential Workers. https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/press-room/news/details/167331/2020-04-03/
THE CANADA EMERGENCY COMMERCIAL RENT ASSISTANCE (CECRA) PROGRAM
The federal government announced new rent relief measures, the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program. It will be rolled out and be operational by May 15, 2020. The Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) is the federal organization that has...
THE CANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFITS (CERB)
On August 20, 2020, the New Minister of Finance, the Honorable Chrystia Freeland in cooperation with the Minister of Employment Carla Qualtrough, announced some changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program and new income support benefits that will better support...
CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT (CEBA)
Update May 21, 2020 In addition to what has been announced for the Canada Emergency Business Account, (CEBA), the government of Canada has recently announced an expansion to the current eligibility criteria to the program to help small businesses protect the jobs that...
CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY (CEWS)
Last week we wrote to you about the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that was announced on March 27, to help businesses retain and hopefully rehire some of the laid-off workers due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The point of this wage subsidy is not...
UPDATE OF THE RULES REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY
The following is an update of the rules regarding eligibility for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. The changes to the previously announced programs are highlighted by underlying the respective provisions. On April 11, 2020, the Finance Minister introduced new...