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May 12, 2020 —

To complement the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, a credit on employers contribution to the Health Services Fund will be established for employers that can benefit from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and that maintain an establishment in Québec. The credit on employers contribution to the Health Services Fund will be granted for a period of […]

May 07, 2020 —

It’s said that a crisis brings out the best in people and, in most cases, that’s true. But there is a dark side to tough times, as fraudsters prey on people who are uncertain and looking for easy answers. Some fraudsters are using COVID-19 as a cover to launch new underhanded schemes to separate Canadians […]

April 28, 2020 —

On April 24, 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) posted a list of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) regarding the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) on their website. These FAQs address many common questions about the CEWS received by the CRA. We understand there are other questions to which the CRA is still developing […]

April 23, 2020 —

On April 21, 2020, the federal government has released the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator to support employers as they prepare to apply for the CEWS. The CEWS calculator and other information can be found on the CRA’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy page. [https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy.html]. The web page outlines who can apply for the subsidy, how […]

April 16, 2020 —

Over the past month, the federal and provincial governments of Canada have announced various relief measures with respect to the filing and payment of indirect taxes. These measures were then subject to modifications and clarifications. Their objective is to help companies facing liquidity problems given the current crisis. We summarize these measures below. Goods and […]

April 15, 2020 —

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) provides up to a 75-per-cent wage subsidy to eligible employers for up to 12 weeks, retroactive to March 15, 2020.  The parameters of the program are outlined below. Eligible Employers Eligible employers include: individuals taxable corporations partnerships consisting of eligible employers, non‑profit organizations and registered […]

April 12, 2020 —

On April 11, 2020 new legislation relating to the 75 per cent Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS” or “75% labour grant”) was introduced and passed by the House of Commons. In addition to the legislation, the government has also released a revised backgrounder which can be found at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/04/government-introduces-covid-19-emergency-response-act-no-2-to-help-businesses-keep-canadians-in-their-jobs.html The legislation is […]

April 08, 2020 —

What It Means for Canadian Employers The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy on March 27, 2020. This would provide a 75-per-cent wage subsidy to eligible employers for up to 12 weeks, retroactive to March 15, 2020. Eligible Employers Eligible employers would include individuals, taxable corporations, partnerships consisting of eligible […]

April 03, 2020 —

The Québec government has announced a new financial assistance program for individuals working essential jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance amount will make up the difference between the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and an eligible individual’s wages. Eligible workers can apply for the program online beginning on May 19. The program provides $100 […]

April 01, 2020 —

The Government is proposing to introduce a wage subsidy of 75 per cent wage for qualifying businesses, for up to 3 months, retroactive to March 15, 2020. Eligibility Requirements Employers of all sizes and across all sectors of the economy would be eligible, with the exception of public sector entities. Eligible employers would include individuals, […]