COVID-19: Government Programs offering Financial Assistance
As we all work together to reduce the spread and flatten the curve, the Covid-19 pandemic has left many Canadians facing uncertain times and even economic hardship. There are various government programs that may be able to assist residents financially. Below are links to various federal and provincial programs.
- Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update.html#cerb
- Canada Economic Response: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
- Canada Economic Response Plan and Support for Canadian Businesses: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html
- Canada COVID-19 Income Sources (EI, CPP, and OAS, Child Benefits & Student Loans): https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
- Ontario: https://budget.ontario.ca/2020/marchupdate/
- BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
- Quebec: https://www.quebec.ca/sante/problemes-de-sante/a-z/coronavirus-2019/situation-coronavirus-quebec/ (or in English: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/situation-coronavirus-in-quebec/#c47907)
- Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
- Saskatchewan: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-for-businesses-and-workers/support-for-workers
- Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/#support
These and other programs will help to offset the financial strain that some residents may be facing. If these measures are not sufficient and you are struggling financially due to the economic impact of COVID-19, please contact your Resident Manager.
Lets all do our part. If you haven’t experienced significant financial hardship directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, you should pay your rent. This will help ensure assistance is available to those residents who really need it.