Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are directly affected by COVID-19 and are not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The CRB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
COVID-19 Alert App
COVID Alert is Canada’s free COVID-19 exposure notification app. It can alert you to possible exposures before you have symptoms.
Symptoms and treatment
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
As a Canadian employer who has seen a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of your employee wages, retroactive to March 15, 2020. This subsidy will enable you to re-hire workers, help prevent further job losses, and ease your business back into normal operations.
Canada Emergency Business Account
This program provides interest-free loans of up to $60,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits.
Home office expenses
If you worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, you may be eligible to claim some expenses on your tax return.