03/24/2020
SUPPORT FOR TAXPAYERS DURING COVID-19
Faced with the unprecedented challenges in Canada resulting from the COVID-19 crisis
The Federal government has put in place support for those who may be suffering financial hardship related to job loss,
Here are some resources that may be helpful to you:
Employment Insurance
· Visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness/apply.html
Emergency Care Benefit
· Visit Canada Revenue Agency website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html
· Intended for those who don't qualify for EI, can't go to work, and don't have paid sick leave
· Provides up to $900 every two weeks for up to 15 weeks, to those affected by COVID-19
· Who can apply:
· Workers - including self-employed - who are quarantined or sick with COVID-19
· Those staying home to take care of a family member with COVID-19 who doesn't qualify
· Parents staying home to care for children because of school closures
The Emergency Support Benefit
· Visit Canada Revenue Agency website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html
· Intended to be a long-term income support
· More details to come from Federal Government.
Stay well and stay safe.
the “ original “ LYNN Freeland
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