Emergency Commercial Rental Assistance Canada (ECRA) will open for applications on May 25
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that application materials and updated criteria for Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rental Assistance (ECCRA) for small businesses are available, and that the program will be open to receive applications as of May 25. The Government of Canada is working hard to protect workers’ jobs as the fight against the pandemic […]
Broader support for workers and small businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the expansion of eligibility criteria for the Canadian Business Emergency Account to include the many small businesses and their owners. This expansion will help them protect the jobs Canadians depend on. Changes to the Canadian Business Emergency Account will give more small Canadian businesses access to interest-free loans to […]
Pandemic checklist
Our advisory services department has drawn up a series of questions in connection with the upcoming gradual decommissioning. As you know, the next few months are going to be all about recovery. But recovery also means preparation. To help you rebuild, or perhaps improve, your financial plan, our team of financial analysts is here to […]
An additional $962 million to help businesses and communities affected by the pandemic
The federal government has issued a press release announcing the addition of the new Regional Recovery and Assistance Fund (RRAG), with an envelope of almost $962 million to help more businesses and organizations in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, tourism and others on which regional economies depend. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development […]
Government assistance reference document
Link to all federal programs here. Payroll program Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Enables you to receive a subsidy of 75% of payroll between March 15 and June 6. The company must justify the request by a drop in revenue according to the following criteria: 15% in March; To apply and see other application conditions. According […]
Retention of essential workers – Revenu Québec announces a birth-month calendar for applications to the Essential Worker Retention Incentive Program
Revenu Québec invites workers eligible for the Programme incitatif pour la rétention des travailleurs essentiels (PIRTE) to apply according to a schedule determined by their month of birth. Customer service hours will also be extended to enable agents to provide applicants with the best possible support. The PIRTE provides financial assistance of $100 per week […]
More than $252 million for farmers, food companies and food processors
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced important measures for agricultural programs. He also announced an investment of more than $252 million to support farmers, food companies and food processors who provide essential services to Canadians every day, ensuring a safe and reliable food supply. In addition, he announced that the government intends to propose the […]
Canada’s emergency assistance for commercial rent
Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (ECCRA) for small businesses provides much-needed support to small businesses experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. The program provides forgivable loans to eligible commercial property owners to reduce the rent payable by their affected small business tenants by at least 75% for the months of April, May and […]
Minister Jean Boulet confirms reopening of all construction sectors as of May 11
Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, confirms that the construction industry will be fully reopened as of May 11, 2020. This decision, supported by Quebec’s public health authorities, is subject to change as the health situation in Quebec evolves. It is important to note that […]
Retention of essential workers: register now!
Revenu Québec is inviting employees in essential services sectors to start registering for the Essential Worker Retention Incentive Program (PIRTE ) today, by logging on to My Account. By doing so, the organization hopes to avoid overloading its customer service when registration for the program officially opens on May 19. PIRTE provides financial assistance of […]