Challenging Times:
Navigating your way through the COVID-19 outbreak…
We have developed this resource link library to keep our clients up-to-date on the latest resources and information that might be of assistance during the strains of the pandemic. Updates and additions will be added ASAP when they happen.
Kelly Melanson, CPA, CMA
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
This is your one-stop resource to view the latest news regarding the initiatives by the Canadian government to to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
RESOURCES
BUSINESS/EMPLOYER SUPPORTS
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CEWS (Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy) Summary | Application | Application guide | FAQ | Subsidy calculator | Backgrounder – 1 | Backgrounder – 2 | Backgrounder – 3 | Backgrounder – 4 | Bill C-14 | Bill C-20 | Bill C-9 | Period 8-10 rates | Statistics | CEWS 2.0 Estimator
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CERS (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy) Application | Calculator | Eligible Expenses | Technical Guidance | Bill C-9 | Press Release | RC 665 Attestation form | Backgrounder -1 | Backgrounder – 2 (Lockdowns) | Backgrounder – 3 (Process)
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CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account) Landing Page | Canadian Bankers Association | FAQ on document upload | Upload instruction guide | Document upload website | Pre-Screen Tool | Pre-Screen Tool instructions
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Scotiabank | CIBC | TD Canada Trust | RBC
| BDC | BMO
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CECRA (Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance) Landing Page | Announcement | CMHC comments | Terms and Conditions |
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Canada Research Continuing Emergency Fund Landing Page | FAQ on Wage Support
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RRRF (Regional Relief and Recovery Fund) Main Landing Page | Atlantic | Northern | Quebec | Southern Ontario | Northern Ontario | Western
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Work-sharing (an EI program) Landing Page | COVID adjustments
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Tourism and Hospitality Support – Landing page NEW!
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Seafood Seafood Stabilization Fund
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Deadlines Filing and Payment Due Dates Extension
- Business Resilience Hotline Service 1-866-989-1080
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS
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The New EI system Main landing page | FAQ
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CRB (Canada Recovery Benefit) Main landing page | FAQ | Statistics | Bill C-4
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CRCB (Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit) Main landing page | FAQ | Statistics | Bill C-4
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CRSB (Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit) Main landing page | FAQ | Statistics | Bill C-4
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CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) Main landing page | FAQ | Bill C-13 | Regulations | Transition to EI Backgrounder
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Students | Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) | Bill C-15 | Application Process
CRA
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Collections, audits, objections and appeals
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
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Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
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Fall Economic Statement NEW! | VTN Summary NEW! | ITA draft legislation NEW! | ETA Draft Legislation NEW! Tax measures NEW!
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Extension to normal reassessment period and SR & ED applications
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA (ESDC)
GOVERNMENT – OTHER SUPPORTS
- Resources for Canadian Businesses
- Risk mitigation tool for events/gatherings
- Managing your business during COVID Hub
- COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
- IRS COVID-19 Update page
- Hub for organizations buying and selling PPE
- Culture, Heritage, and Sport Support Announcement | FAQ
- Information for Employers (Gov of Canada)
BUSINESS TOOLS
- CEWS 2.0 Estimator
- BDC – Free webinars | Business continuity tools
- CBC – Tool to determine which benefits one can get
- CFIB – Small Business Help Centre
- CPA Canada – Business continuity in a crisis: COVID-19 challenges
- COVID Calculator – Estimates COVID-19 related benefits for individuals
- COVIDcontinuity.com – Collection of resources for business leaders
- Ceridian – COVID-19 Central
- Dentons – COVID-19 Hub
- Osler – COVID-19: What employers need to know to be prepared
- Payroll.ca – Payroll and COVID-19
- Taxtemplates.ca – Free 10% wage subsidy worksheet | Free 75% wage subsidy worksheet