New Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Further Support for Charities and Non-profits
On April 21, 2020, the federal government announced new details on the implementation of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), as well as new measures to support Canadian charities and non-profits. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy The government announced that applications for the CEWS will open on April 27, 2020 on the Canada Revenue Agency’s […]
Increased Occupational Health and Safety Enforcement in Essential Workplaces in Ontario
Ontario recently announced that it is increasing health and safety enforcement to ensure that essential workplaces operating during the COVID-19 pandemic are complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the province’s emergency orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The Week in Review #4: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the fourth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap covers the week of April 13, 2020 and is current as of April 20, 2020.
The Federal Government Has Announced Additional Funding For the Arts, Culture and Sports Industries, Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and Rural Organizations
On April 17, 2020, the federal government announced new measures that are intended to aid businesses that may have “fallen through the cracks” and be ineligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Business Account. In particular, the government will provide $962 million to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies and the Communities Futures […]
Ontario Has Issued an Emergency Order Impacting LHINs, Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes and Their Employees
On April 17, 2020, Ontario issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (“EMCPA”). The government has indicated that the order is intended to protect vulnerable Ontarians in retirement homes and long-term care homes, and to provide municipalities and healthcare providers with greater flexibility to address local needs during the […]
Further Supports Announced for Businesses through the Canada Emergency Business Account and more
On April 16, the federal government announced that it will extend the Canada Emergency Business Account to ensure that more small and medium businesses can benefit from the loans of up to $40,000.
The Government has Temporarily Expanded the Canada Summer Jobs Program
The Canada Summer Jobs program (the “CSJ”) is a lesser known resource for employers being impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and that want to hire young workers. The CSJ has recently been expanded to help eligible employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit has been Expanded
On April 15, the federal government announced that it will extend the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) to ensure that more workers benefit, retroactive to March 15, 2020.
The Ontario Government has Extended the Declaration of Emergency Until May 12
On April 14, the Ontario government extended the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “Act”) for a further 28 days. The Declaration of Emergency will now be in effect until May 12, 2020. The Declaration of Emergency was passed during a special sitting of the Ontario legislature. As a […]
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Bill Becomes Law: Further Changes and Details Available
Of the many benefits provided by the federal government to assist employers, and employees, navigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is arguably one of the most significant.