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Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

September 6, 2021 11:36 am No Comments

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). Depending on when you start applying for the CRB, you can either receive $1,000 ($900 after taxes withheld) or $600 ($540 after taxes withheld) for a 2-week period. If your situation continues, you will need to apply again. You may apply

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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)

September 3, 2021 6:48 pm No Comments

Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until October 23, 2021. This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords. If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order

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COVID-19 grant: Up to $10,000 available to B.C. businesses impacted by recent public health measures

April 16, 2021 11:36 am No Comments

B.C. businesses impacted by the latest COVID-19 health orders will soon be able to apply for funding of up to $10,000 from the provincial government. In a news release Thursday, B.C.’s minister of jobs and economic recovery announced the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant. A total of $50 million is expected to be handed out to 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres, Ravi Kahlon said. Those grants could be up to $10,000

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