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COVID-19 Resources
Government Financial Relief Programs
List all government programs and what they mean for credit union members.
Federal Programs:
- Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) CRSB gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19. The CRSB is administered by CRA.
- Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Businesses, eligible charities, and non-profits that experience a revenue drop would be eligible to claim a subsidy on eligible expenses.
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Business employers of all sizes who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their employee wages, retroactive to March 15. Subsidy can be used to re-hire workers, help prevent further job losses, and ease businesses back into normal operations.