Canadian Government proposes commercial relief that would cover up to 75% of rent payments for three months

Canadian Government is proposing to offer commercial rent relief in the form of loans for landlords of small and medium-sized businesses that would cover up to three-quarters of tenants’ payments for three months, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Financial Wellness for the Entertainment Community Amid Covid-19 – April 24 and May 8 & 15

Friday, Apr 24, 2020, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Friday, May 08, 2020, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Friday, May 15, 2020, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Resources, community, and support to help performing arts professionals maintain financial health and well-being during this challenging time. Presented by Financial Wellness Counselor Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., each single-session meeting will provide an overview of available federal and NY-based financial assistance and relief; discuss cash flow management strategies; and address as many of participants’ questions as possible.

CESB(Canadian Emergency Student Benefit) NOW AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS

$9B aid package aimed at students

$1250/month for months of May – August

$1750 if the student is taking care of someone or has a disability.

Working students earning less than $1,000 per month can apply

Payments will be made through CRA

“The benefit can be accessed by those in post-secondary school now, headed to post secondary school in September or anyone who graduated after December 2019.” – Toronto Star

Airline Cancellation Summary

Policies vary by carrier, so it’s always best to visit your airline’s COVID-19 resource pages directly for the most up-to-date information and guidance. Trip Advisor has aggregated links to those resources on their site, where you can find all of the most recent updates from your airline of choice.

To exchange information with other travelers like you, you can also visit Tripadvisor’s Air Travel forums.

Financial help for Canadians affected by COVID-19 from CBC

A comprehensive hub of benefits the federal government, provinces and territories are offering to people financially affected by the coronavirus.

Survey of Impacts of COVID-19

Please take five minutes to participate in our data collection on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians.

CERB EXPANSION UPDATE

Ottawa adds these people eligible for CERB now:

– People who Earn up to $1,000 a month.

– Seasonal Workers

– Those who have run out of EI (Employment Insurance)

New Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

The federal government launched the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) to help businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis keep and rehire their employees. Find out who qualifies for this relief.

Become Debt Free

Free Credit Counselling, Budgeting Help & Debt Consolidation Options.

The Credit Counselling Society is a registered, non profit service for consumers. Since opening over 23 years ago, we have helped over 700,000 Canadians:

Mental Health Toolkit for Individuals

The outbreak of COVID-19 can be stressful for people. We know that fear and anxiety can be overwhelming. Get tips for coping with the ever changing reality that we are facing

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