Covid-19 Emergency Supports

Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 16:20

WORKERS, SELF-EMPLOYED EXPERIENCING INCOME LOSS: CANADIAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT:
$2000 per month for workers who have experienced income loss as a result of COVID-19 measures
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb...

CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY * - To help EMPLOYERS avoid layoffs and rehire
75% WAGE SUBSIDY – Covers period from March 15 to June 6
www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-busin...

STUDENTS & EMPLOYERS: SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES and WAGE SUBSIDIES
Jobs for Youth – Deadline extended to April 30th: Provides wage support to create job opportunities for PEI students; non-profit organizations, municipalities, private businesses, and some public sector organizations are eligible to apply.

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/2020-jobs-for-youth-program

Canada Summer Jobs – wage subsidy for small business and public sector employers increased to 100% of the provincial minimum wage; applies to part-time work; and employment period extended to Feb 28, 2021.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

COVID-19 BUSINESS ADAPTATION ADVICE PROGRAM - Up to $2500 grant  To hire a professional to help businesses adapt to or recover from COVID-19. All businesses impacted by COVID-19 are eligible

www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/covid-19-business-adaptation-advice...

CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT - Small Businesses, Non-Profits
Interest-free loans up to $40,000 from commercial banks and credit unions; $10,000 forgivable if paid before Dec 31, 2022:

www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#businesses

FOR ALL UP-TO-DATE Provincial BUSINESS SUPPORTS: www.princeedwardisland.ca/covidforbusiness

CANADA’S COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN:
www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html