Benefits are available for you and your family

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provides emergency support of  $2000 a month for Canadians affected by the COVID-19 emergency. 

You can apply here. 

You can contact the department of Finance by email at [email protected] or phone 613-369-3710. 

Employment Insurance

Employment Insurance (EI) remains available for Canadians. 

If you are sick or your employment has been affected by COVID-19 and you qualify for EI you can apply here. 

• Waived the one-week waiting period for EI benefits. 
• Waived doctor’s note requirement to access EI sick benefits.

For more information visit their website or contact EI’s COVID-19 phone line at (833) 381-2725.

Tax and benefit changes to help Canadians

• An increased Goods and Services Tax credit (GSTC) payment. 
  Average additional benefit will be near $400 for individuals and near $600 for couples. No need to apply eligible individuals will receive the benefit automatically. 
• Increase to the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment amounts, by $300 per child.
• Tax return date is deferred until June 1.
• Payment for taxes owed is deferred till August 31.
• Interest-free moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans until September 30, 2020. 

Learn more here.