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COVID-19: Support for students and recent graduates announced
On April 22, 2020, the Federal government announced new support programs for students and recent graduates facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhancing student financial assistance for Fall 2020 The Canada Student Loan Program eligibility requirements in 2020-21 are being changed to allow more students to qualify for support and to be
... Read MoreCOVID-19: Applying for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
On April 21, 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released details on how eligible employers can apply for the CEWS. Applications for CEWS will open on April 27. Employers registered with the CRA can use their My Business Account to apply for the subsidy. Employers with a registered representative can have their representative file the
... Read MoreCOVID-19: Federal government expands access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
On April 15, 2020, the Federal government announced changes to the CERB eligibility rules so that more Canadians qualify. The following individuals can now apply for the $2,000 monthly CERB: Individuals that are earning up to $1,000 per month; Seasonal workers who have exhausted their employment insurance (EI) benefits and whose regular seasonal work
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