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CEBA extended to October 31st. Expanded to include more businesses.

September 1, 20202020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, DebtEric Lidemark

On August 31st, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to October 31st, 2020. This will give small businesses 2 additional months to apply for the $40,000 loan.

In addition, the Federal Government said it was working with financial institutions to make the CEBA program available to those with qualifying payroll or non-deferrable expenses that have so far been unable to apply due to not operating from a business banking account.

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Details of the EXPANDED Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

August 12, 20202020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Lidemark

On August 11th, the Government of Canada updated the calculator and Canada.ca with the changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).

If you’re a business owner who has suffered losses as a result of COVID-19 and did NOT qualify previously for CEWS, you may now qualify.

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CERB Extended | Business Owners who did not qualify previously – expanded CEBA starts June 19th

June 17, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students, corporate, individualsEric Lidemark

Great news for Canadians out of work and looking for work. The CERB will be extended another 8 weeks for a total of up to 24 weeks.

The expanded CEBA will begin June 19th.

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Small Businesses! Applications for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance starts May 25th

May 24, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporateEric Lidemark

The Application portal for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) opens at 8:00am EST on May 25th

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Expanded eligibility for CEBA $40,000 interest-free loan

May 19, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Lidemark

The Prime Minister outlined the expanded eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account and highlighted companies such as hair salon owners, independent gym owners with contracted trainers and local physio businesses will now be eligible.

“If you are the sole owner-operator of a business, if your business relies on contractors, or if you have a family-owned business and you pay employees through dividends, you will now qualify.” – PM Justin Trudeau

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Apply starting Friday for Canada Emergency Student Benefit! Help on the way for seniors.

May 13, 20202020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Students, RetirementEric Lidemark

The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides financial support to post-secondary students, and recent post-secondary and high school graduates who are unable to find work due to COVID-19.

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Extended! Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extended beyond June

May 8, 20202020 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Lidemark

On May 8th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that they will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) beyond June.

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75% Commercial Rent Assistance Program

April 24, 20202020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersEric Lidemark

On April 24th, the Federal Government in partnership with the provinces and territories unveiled the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance which provides rent relief to businesses.

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$1,000 BC Emergency Benefit for Workers applications start May 1st

April 23, 20202020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - StudentsEric Lidemark

On May 1st, the BC Government will start taking applications online for the BC Emergency Benefit for Workers. Telephone applications will start on May 4th but it is strongly recommended that you apply online as they anticipate high call volumes. This benefit provides a one time payment of $1,000 to residents of BC whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.

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Canada Emergency Student Benefit: Students will be eligible for $1,250 a month from May through August

April 22, 20202020 Only, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - StudentsEric Lidemark

Great news for students worried about financially making ends meet. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Canada Emergency Student Benefit which provides $1,250/month from May through August or $1,750/month for those taking care of someone else or have a disability.

For students looking to volunteer to help fight COVID-19, the Canada Student Service Grant provides $1,000 to $5,000

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