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Since the beginning of the epidemic, we continue to report on the Canadian government ’s assistance to people from all walks of life to help the public cope with the impact of COVID-19. Articles include:

 

-[Proud of Canada] How much did the Prime Minister do for the people after the outbreak? ;

-The Canadian government is so good, so much for the people in the epidemic! ;

-Special report: 10 epidemic benefits granted to international students in Canada and Ontario;

 

Today, Canadian and American immigrants take a look at the Canadian government ’s various aid measures to the people so far, as well as its assistance to Canadians overseas.

 

May 12

Elderly get up to an additional $500 subsidy

 

Trudeau announced a series of additional measures on May 12 to help Canadian elders provide financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support measures include:

 

• Provide a one-off tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for Old Age Security (OAS), and an additional tax-free payment of $200 for seniors with Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). This measure will provide a total of $500 in subsidies to individuals eligible for both OAS and GIS.

 

• An additional investment of $20 million to expand the "New Horizons for Seniors Program" plan to support organizations that provide community projects. These projects can reduce the loneliness of the elderly, improve the quality of life of the elderly and help them maintain the social network of the community.

 

• If the elderly ’s income information for 2019 has not been evaluated, payment can be postponed. This will ensure that the elderly continue to receive subsidies when they need it most.

 

Currently, 6.7 million seniors in Canada are eligible for OAS pensions, and 2.2 million seniors are eligible for GIS. The government said it will continue to monitor and respond to the impact of COVID-19 on all Canadians, including the elderly, and stabilize the economy.

 

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May 11

Canadian federal government opens transit loans for large companies

 

The Canadian federal government will provide transitional loans for large companies hit by COVID-19, rather than "emergency assistance." The federal government is providing transitional financing loans to large Canadian companies from all walks of life to help them retain more employees, but it also comes with some conditions. One of the conditions is to require these large companies that receive government-funded loans to announce their environmental plans .

 

Trudeau said he wants oil and gas companies to share their environmental plans as part of their commitment to reduce emissions and respond to climate change.

 

The enterprises supported by The large employer emergency financing facility (LEEFF) are those large-scale enterprises whose annual income exceeds 300 million Canadian dollars but cannot meet the traditional credit requirements.

 

Trudeau said that the details are still being worked out, and he emphasized that the plan is a transitional loan plan, not a "rescue plan", and the government is the "last lender." He said: "Ideally, lenders in the private sector can meet the needs of large enterprises. But in extremely special circumstances, this is not enough, so we must take action to prevent the huge impact on Canadian workers and families and the Canadian economy. hurt."

 

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May 8

Wage subsidy program extended to after June

 

Trudeau said on May 8 that the federal government's emergency wage subsidy program (emergencywage subsidy program) will be extended until after June.

 

The plan covers 75% of workers with a maximum weekly salary of $ 847 to help employers face the sharp drop in income caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and keep employees working.

 

Trudeau said, “As the provinces and localities gradually reopen their economies in the coming months, and the need for emergency assistance funds (CERB) is decreasing, this subsidy will play a greater role.” (“As provinces and territories start to gradually reopen over the comingmonths, and the CERB becomes less and less needed, this subsidy will play aneven greater role. ")

 

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May 7

Worked with provinces to invest $4 billion to fund frontline staff

 

Trudeau said on May 7 that the federal government has reached an agreement with all provinces and territories to raise wages for front-line workers in important basic positions, including wages for workers in long-term care facilities where fatal outbreaks have occurred.

 

The total amount of this appropriation is $ 4 billion, the federal government bears $ 3 billion, or 75%, and the remaining $ 1 billion, or 25%, is funded by provinces and regions.

 

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May 5

Provide emergency relief of CAD 252 million to agriculture and food industry

 

Trudeau announced a new $ 77 million fund for food processors of all sizes, including meat packers, to help companies renovate factories and improve their ability to handle the backlog of livestock in parts of the county. The money can be used to purchase workers ’personal protective equipment, adapt to health agreements and support other social isolation measures. This money can be used to provide safer conditions for workers on the production line. For other commodities, Trudeau promised to buy at least 50 million Canadian dollars of surplus food. This kind of plan can help the French fries industry, and the sales of coastal restaurants have fallen sharply. Since the Coronavirus disease, restaurants in coastal areas have been closed.

 

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May 3

Trudeau announced that from May, each child's benefit will be $300 more

 

Prime Minister Trudeau announced on May 3 that families who are receiving Canada Child Benefit will receive an additional $ 300 per child in May to help them cope with the pressure caused by COVID-19.

 

Eligible families will automatically receive this one-time benefit in accordance with the planned CCB payment in May. This benefit will provide nearly $2 billion in additional support nationwide to reduce the family ’s extra spending on child care during this period.

 

In addition to the one-time increase of CCB, the Canadian government provides benefits for low- and middle-income individuals and families through the GST credit. This measure brought on average nearly $400 for singles and nearly $600 for couples.

 

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April 24

Provide emergency business rent assistance for small businesses

 

Trudeau announced on April 24 that the federal government has reached an agreement in principle with all provinces and territories to implement Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. For small businesses affected by COVID-19, the plan will reduce rents by 75%.

 

The plan will provide loans to eligible commercial real estate owners to pay 50% of the rent in March, which is April, May and June.

 

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April 22

Relax the working hours restrictions for international students

 

On April 22, the Canadian Immigration Bureau announced that under the current epidemic, the restrictions on working hours for international students will be relaxed on the same day, allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week during class, provided that their work is an essential service or function (essential service or function) ), Such as health care, important infrastructure, or related to the supply of food or other important items. This temporary change will be implemented until August 31.

 

Under normal circumstances, the working rules for international students are that they can only work no more than 20 hours during a professional course, and can work full-time during winter and summer vacations. Now this special measure is equivalent to that students can work full-time during their professional courses, but the limitation is that they must serve functional enterprises.

 

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April 22

Provide $9 billion aid to students

 

At his briefing on April 22nd, Trudeau promised to provide new emergency benefits to students who were forced to interrupt education and work due to coronavirus. The measures included:

 

• Canada Emergency Student Benefit will provide support for Canada Emergency Response Benefit and new graduates who are not eligible for Canada Emergency Response Benefit. This benefit will provide $ 1,250 per month for eligible students and $ 1,750 per month for eligible students with dependents or disabilities. This allowance will be introduced from May 2020 to August 2020.

 

• The establishment of a new Canada Student Service Grant (Canada Student Service Grant) that will help students gain work experience and skills during the COVID-19 epidemic and help their communities. For students who choose to provide national services and serve the community, the maximum grant is $5,000. The grant is provided in the fall.

 

To help students continue studying in the fall, the Canadian government will also make the following measures:

 

• In 2020-21, double the Canadian student grant for all qualified full-time students, up to $6,000, and part-time students up to $3,600. Student grants for permanently disabled students and dependent students in Canada will also double.

 

• By increasing the maximum weekly amount available to students in 2020-21 from $210 to 350.

 

• Increase support for Aboriginal, Inuit, and Metis ethnic students pursuing higher education by providing additional funding of $75.2 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year.

 

• Extend the soon-to-be-expired federal graduate research scholarship and postdoctoral fellowship by providing $291.6 million to the Federal Funding Council.

 

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April 18

Provide $300 million to help small and medium-sized indigenous enterprises

 

Trudeau announced on April 18 that it would provide up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized aboriginal enterprises and support aboriginal financial institutions that provide financing for these enterprises.

 

The funds will provide financing and business support services through Aboriginal financial institutions to provide short-term interest-free loans and subsidies to Aboriginal FirstNations, Inuit and Métis businesses. These measures will help 6,000 aboriginal companies to overcome difficulties. The key points are as follows:

 

• The financial support of Aboriginal companies will be provided through Aboriginal financial institutions and will be managed by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association and Metis Capital Corporation in cooperation with the Canadian Indigenous Services Agency.

 

• The funds will be used for interest-free loans and donations to help Aboriginal companies that cannot take advantage of the government ’s existing COVID-19 support measures. The additional funds will help Aboriginal financial institutions to pay for operating expenses and help the National Association of Aboriginal Capital Companies improve their operating capabilities.

 

• The National Association of Indigenous Capital Companies is a network of 59 Indigenous financial institutions that provides comprehensive financial services, loans, and grants to Indigenous entrepreneurs to develop new businesses and expand existing businesses.

 

• On March 18, 2020, the Canadian government announced that it would provide $305 million for the new Indigenous Community Support Fund to address the urgent needs of the Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis communities.

 

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April 17

Grants to people in troubled energy and cultural undertakings

 

Trudeau announced $ 1.7 billion in funding to clean up isolated wells in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, and provide assistance to rural businesses and people engaged in cultural and artistic undertakings.

 

Trudeau said: "Our goal is to create direct job opportunities in these provinces, while helping companies avoid bankruptcy and support our environmental goals." ("Our goal is to create immediate jobs in these provinces whilehelping companies avoid bankruptcy, and supporting our environmentaltargets ")

 

At the press conference on April 17, Trudeau also announced that the government will establish a $750 million emission reduction fund, with a focus on methane to reduce polluting jobs. The fund includes $75 million to help the offshore industry reduce emissions from Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

He also announced $962 million for regional development agencies to help smaller employers in rural areas, where traditional financial institutions, such as banks and credit cooperatives, cannot be used.

 

He also announced $270 million for entrepreneurs and industrial research programs, and another $500 million to support Canadians working in the arts, culture and sports fields.

 

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April 11

New Regulations of the Canadian Immigration Bureau: International students who start classes in May and June can use online courses overseas

 

Affected by the epidemic, many international students cannot go to Canada to study as scheduled, and there are also many people who are worried about whether online courses will affect their graduation work visa application. The Canadian Immigration Service (IRCC) released a message to further clarify your concerns:

 

1) Students who currently hold a valid student visa or whose student visa was approved before March 18, 2020 can enter Canada, but they must be compulsoryly quarantined for 14 days, even if there are no symptoms;

 

2) Affected by the epidemic, online courses will not affect the applicant's qualification to apply for graduation work permit;

 

3) If the applicant will start classes in May and June this year but cannot return to Canada, they can take online courses in their own country, and can complete no more than 50% of the courses online. The new rules also apply to students who get their school visa for the first time and will start classes in May or June.

 

The Canadian Immigration Agency (IRCC) has also released information to allow international students to continue their studies, and can still apply for a post-graduation work permit after switching to online courses.

 

The immigration office announced on the official website that if students are still in isolation or unable to attend classes at the start of the semester, students can take classes online. This will not affect students applying for a work permit (PGWP) after graduation.


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April 8

The summer work plan will provide 70,000 jobs

 

Due to the influence of COVID-19, young people are currently facing serious challenges in finding work. The Canadian government announced a temporary change to the Canada Summer Jobs Program, which will help employers hire summer jobs and provide young Canadians with the job opportunities they need. The program will help young people aged 15 to 30 to create up to 70,000 jobs.

 

This year's temporary changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program include:

 

• Increase wage subsidies, employers can receive up to 100% subsidies for each employee ’s minimum hourly wage

• Extend work deadline to February 28, 2021

• Allow employers to adjust work activities to support necessary services

• Allow employers to hire part-time employees

 

These changes will help young people find jobs, save for the future, and find jobs in a safe and healthy work environment.

 

Other measures to help young people include a six-month interest-free suspension of Canadian student loans and a 75% wage subsidy to businesses, which will help more employers retain part-time employees and workers in the coming months.

 

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April 3

Trudeau announced a grant of $100 million to the Food Bank

 

Food banks and local food organizations have been providing assistance to Canadians across the country, especially those most vulnerable to economic uncertainty and communities. Under the scourge of the COVID-19 epidemic, these organizations are facing increasing demand for their services, as well as the pressure of declining donated materials and fewer volunteers.

 

In view of this, at a press conference on April 3, Trudeau announced a grant of $100 million to provide funds to cities, regional and local organizations across Canada that can help people and communities facing food shortages. These organizations include, but are not limited to: Food Banks Canada, Salvation Army, Second Harvest, Community Food Centres Canada and Breakfast Club of Canada ). Together with their partners, they will meet the emergency food needs of Canadians, including indigenous people and the northern population.

 

The funds will be used to purchase food and other basic necessities, help these organizations find ways to satisfy people in need, and allow them to continue important work while maintaining the principle of social distance. They can use the funds to purchase or rent equipment and other materials to help solve the unique needs of the communities they serve and meet the challenges of COVID-19.

 

The distribution of $100 million is as follows:

 

• $50 million to Food Banks Canada;

• $20 million is evenly distributed to the Salvation Army, Second Harvest, Community Food Centres Canada and Breakfast Club of Canada;

• $30 million for local organizations that provide services to people suffering from food shortages.

 

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March 30

Announcement of Wage Subsidy Program

 

On March 30, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau held a press conference and announced the details of the Wage Subsidy Program during the epidemic. The government expanded the support target during the epidemic from "small and medium-sized enterprises" to "all large, medium and small "Enterprise", including non-profit organizations and charities. That is, all companies in Canada, regardless of the size of the company, regardless of the number of employees, including non-profit organizations and charities, as long as the new crown epidemic caused a decline in income of more than 30%, are eligible to receive 75% wage subsidies from the government!

 

Qualified employers will include individuals, taxable companies, and partnerships composed of qualified employers as well as non-profit organizations and registered charities. Public institutions will not be eligible for this subsidy. Public institutions include municipalities and local governments, Crown Corporation, public universities, colleges, schools and hospitals.

 

This subsidy will be provided to qualified employers whose income has fallen by at least 30. When applying for subsidies, employers will be required to prove that income has fallen. The amount of subsidy paid for the qualified remuneration of a given employee between March 15 and June 6, 2020, whichever is higher:

-Pay 75% of the total salary, with a maximum weekly payment of $ 847; and

-The amount of remuneration paid is up to $ 847 per week, or 75% of the employee ’s weekly remuneration before the crisis (whichever is lower).

 

Eligible remuneration may include salary, wages and other remuneration. These amounts are usually the amounts that the employer requires the employer to withhold or deduct from the employee ’s income tax obligations. However, it does not include severance payments or items such as share option benefits or personal use of company vehicles.

 

Employers must do their best to maintain the wages of employees so that they can reach the pre-epidemic level.

  

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March 30

Canadian government provides funding for broadcasting sector

 

Canadians rely on radio and television stations for the latest information about COVID-19. They have been providing news and information programs around the clock, while facing operational challenges and a substantial decline in advertising revenue. In view of this, after discussions with the Canadian government, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will not issue a letter asking broadcasters to pay the first part of the license fee in the 2020-21 fiscal year. This move can immediately reduce the financial burden on the broadcasting industry and release more than $30 million in cash.

 

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March 30

Canadian government provides funding for airport

 

In order to help the airport reduce the financial pressure caused by COVID-19 on the cost, the government will waive the national airport's rent from March 2020 to December 2020, involving an amount of about $331.4 million (based on the payment in the same period of 2018).

 

The 21 national airports covered by this measure are non-profit, non-shareholding capital companies, and they pay rent to operate Canadian airports based on long-term leases with Transport Canada. The rent is based on government-owned income from operating airports and related land.

 

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March 29

Announced additional anti-epidemic funds to help vulnerable people

 

Trudeau announced measures to support vulnerable Canadians on March 29 to help them respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. These measures will help provide mental health support for young people and provide services for Canadian elders. Trudeau stated that the Canadian government will:

 

• Provide assistance for children and youth counseling services. Due to school suspensions, demand for consulting services for the Kids Help Phone is increasing 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Canada. In view of this, the government will provide $7.5 million to KidsHelp Phone to provide young people with the necessary mental health counseling. KidsHelp Phone is a community service for children and teenagers, providing professional consultation, information and referrals to young people across the country in English and French.

 

• The Canadian government will donate $9 million to local organizations through United WayCanada to support the actual service to the elderly. These services may include delivery of groceries, medicines or other required items, or personal outreach activities. UnitedWay Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to improving people's lives and building strong communities across Canada. They provide services to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, the disabled, and homeless Canadians.

 

• As announced on March 18, the government will provide another $57.5 billion to meet the needs of the homeless in Canada. The government will also provide up to $50 million to female shelters and sexual assault centers (including facilities in indigenous communities) to help them face or prevent outbreaks.

 

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March 27

Announce Canada Emergency Business Account and Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Loan and Guarantee program

 

Trudeau announced on March 27 other new measures to support small businesses affected by COVID-19. This is part of the government's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which has promised to provide Canadians with $107 billion of support so that they can purchase food, pay rent, and take care of loved ones. Enterprises provide support.

 

To further support small businesses, the Canadian government will:

 

• The wage subsidy for eligible companies is increased to 75% and goes back to March 15.

 

• Extend GST / HST payment deadline to June. The extension also applies to customs duties, service tax and profits tax imposed on imported products.

 

• The newly established Canada Emergency Business Account will provide funds to eligible financial institutions so that they can provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to businesses with less than $1 million in credit. The loan is guaranteed by the federal government, and if the company can meet certain conditions, it can be exempted from $10,000.

 

• The new Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Loan and Guarantee program (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Loan and Guarantee program) will operate as follows: Export Development Canada will provide guarantees to financial institutions so that they can provide small and medium-sized enterprises , Issuing up to $6.25 million of new operating credit and cash flow term loans. These loans will be guaranteed by Canada Export Development Agency 80%.

 

SMEs can also get help through the new Co-Lending Program. The plan will provide these companies with fixed-term loans to meet their operating cash flow needs. Qualified enterprises can obtain a maximum credit line of $6.25 million through the plan. 80% of risk will be shared between the Canadian Commercial Development Bank and financial institutions.

 

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March 25

Announce Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

 

The Canadian government launched the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to give workers who lost their monthly income due to COVID-19 $ 2,000 every four weeks for up to four months. CERB applies to workers who meet all of the following conditions:

 

• Live in Canada and be over 15 years old;

• Stop working due to COVID-19, or be eligible for EI regular or sickness allowance;

• No voluntary resignation;

• At least $5,000 in income in 2019 or 12 months before the application date;

 

On April 15, the government announced the relaxation of eligibility:

 

• People who are $1,000 or less per month;

• Seasonal workers who are unable to perform regular seasonal work due to exhaustion of regular EI contributions but are unable to perform regular seasonal work due to COVID-19;

• Workers who are unable to find a job or return to work because of exhaustion of EI regular contributions but because of COVID-19;

 

CERB covers Canadians who have lost their jobs, become ill, isolate or care for people with COVID-19, and working parents who must take care of children who are sick or at home. CERB also applies to workers and people who are not eligible for employment insurance (EI) due to COVID-19. In addition, workers who are still working but have not received income due to work interruption due to COVID-19 are also eligible for CERB assistance. International students can also apply if they lose their jobs.

 

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March 20

Announced amendments to mortgage insurance eligibility criteria and continued to provide loans to businesses and individuals

 

On March 20, 2020, the Canadian Ministry of Finance announced that due to the economic impact of the global COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian government is taking major actions to support Canadian consumers and businesses facing financial difficulties.

 

Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced an amendment to the mortgage insurance eligibility criteria, which is based on the National Housing Act and the Protection of Residential Mortgage or Hypothecary Insurance Act customized. These changes will help provide financial institutions and mortgage lenders with stable funding and liquidity, and support continued lending to Canadian businesses and consumers.

 

The announcement is to support the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 's $ 50 billion Mortgage and Mortgage Purchase Program (CMPP) launched on March 16, 2020, and the detailed plan issued by CMHC on March 20, 2020 information. The amendment allows mortgage lenders to include previously uninsured mortgages in the National Housing Law Mortgage Supported Securities (NHAMBS) so that CMHC can purchase these securities through IMPP. The impact of this measure will provide financial institutions with more liquidity. This, in turn, will enable financial institutions to continue to provide loans to businesses and individuals, while at the same time providing assistance to clients facing difficulties and requiring flexibility according to the situation.

 

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March 18

Announced $82 billion economic stimulus plan (Economics Response Plan)

 

On March 18, 2020, Trudeau announced a series of new economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period caused by COVID-19.

 

This bail-out plan totaling $82 billion includes $27 billion directly to Canadian companies and laborers, and a $55 billion tax delay program to help people through the difficulties.

 

Support for individuals and families

 

Emergency Care Benefit

 

The $10 billion Emergency Care Benefit will provide $450 per week for isolated or sick workers for a period of 15 weeks. It will also provide financial support to parents who are forced to stay at home to take care of their children due to school suspension. Applicable persons:

• Workers who are quarantined or have COVID-19 but are not eligible for EI sickness allowance, including self-employed.

• Workers (including self-employed persons) who are taking care of family members with COVID-19 (such as elderly parents), but are not eligible for EI sickness allowance.

• Parents with children need care or supervision due to the suspension of school, and no matter whether they are eligible for EI or not, they will not be able to earn work income.

 

The application for benefits will begin in April 2020, requiring Canadians to prove that they meet the eligibility requirements. They will need to re-certify every two weeks to reconfirm their qualifications.

 

Emergency Support Benefit

 

For Canadians who are unemployed or have reduced working hours due to COVID:

 

• Introduce Emergency Support Benefit through CRA to provide up to $5 billion in support for workers who are not eligible for EI and face unemployment

 

• Implementation of the EI Work Sharing Program (EI Work Sharing Program), which provides EI through workers who have agreed to reduce their normal working hours because they exceed the employer ’s control Announced on the day).

 

To ensure that certain groups likely to be affected by COVID-19 receive the support they need, the government has provided targeted assistance, including:

 

• Provide six-month interest-free moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans to all individuals currently repaying the loan for six months.

 

• Reduce the minimum required withdrawals for the Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) in 2020 by 25%.

 

• Provided $57.5 billion for the Reaching Home initiative to continue supporting people who were homeless during the COVID-19 outbreak

 

Increase Canada Child Benefit

 

Provide additional $300 for each child through Canadian Child Benefits (CCB) in 2019-20. For the average family, this means about $550 more. This benefit will be provided as part of the CCB payment planned for May.

 

Goods and Services Tax

 

From April 9, the government will provide one-off special payments for low- and middle-income families through the goods and services tax credit. The average additional income for singles will be close to $400, and the average additional income for couples will be close to $600.

 

Student loan repayment deferral

 

Starting from March 30, 2020, all student loan borrowers will automatically suspend repayment until September 30, 2020. During this period, the borrower does not need to repay and will not incur interest.

 

Mortgage Payment Deferral

 

Homeowners facing financial pressure may be eligible for up to 6 months of mortgage payments to help ease their financial burden. The COVID-19 mortgage payment extension plan will continue. You can apply at any time during the outbreak.

 

Mortgage payment extension is an agreement between the applicant and the lender. Usually, the agreement indicates that the applicant and the lender have agreed to suspend or suspend the mortgage payment for a certain period of time. After the agreement is terminated, the applicant's mortgage will return to normal, and the outstanding amount (including the principal and accumulated interest) will be repaid. The details of repayment will vary according to the specific lender and the situation.

 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website (CMHC) will assist applicants to apply for mortgage payment extensions and allow lenders to provide mortgage-backed payments.

 

Support for companies

 

The Canadian government also announced that it will provide employers with a three-month temporary wage subsidy (Wage Subsidy Program), effective immediately, allowing employees to pay remuneration (such as salary, wages or Qualified employers (non-profit organizations, charities, and certain Canadian-controlled private companies) through tax subsidies, reduce the taxes paid to the CRA through the amount of subsidies.

 

This allowance is equal to 10% of the remuneration paid by qualified employers between March 18, 2020 and June 20, 2020 (increased to 75% on March 30), up to $ 1,375 per employee, and up to $ 25,000 per employer . For example, if a qualified employer has 5 employees, even if the maximum limit for each employer is $ 25,000, the maximum subsidy that the qualified employer can receive is $ 6,875 ($ 1,375 x 5 employees).

Qualified employers include:

 

• Non-profit organizations, registered charities or private companies controlled by Canada (CCPC);

• Have an existing business number and payroll program account at CRA on March 18, 2020; and

• Pay salaries, wages, bonuses or other remuneration to employees.

 

Provides flexibility for taxpayers

 

In response to the epidemic situation, Canada Revenue Agency has changed the tax returns and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses in 2020, hoping to help individuals and businesses overcome difficulties.

 

Individual: The deadline for submitting income tax and benefit return will be postponed to June 1, 2020. The deadline to pay any payables for personal income tax and benefit returns for 2019 has been extended from April 30, 2020 to September 1, 2020.

 

Self-employed persons and their spouses or common-law partners: For self-employed persons or persons with self-employed spouses or common-law partners, the deadline for payment of any payables for personal income tax and benefit returns has also passed Extension to September 1, 2020.

 

Business: The deadline for companies to pay any income tax payable after March 18, 2020 and before September 1, 2020 has been extended to September 1, 2020.

 

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Advice and assistance to Canadians living overseas

 

For Canadians who are overseas, the USCIS recommends that they consider returning home as soon as possible. They should use their own funds to arrange return home. For Canadians who have no available funds to return to their country, under special circumstances, they can apply to the government for emergency repayable loans to help them return to Canada and meet their basic needs. Each application will be evaluated according to the specific circumstances and needs of the applicant. The emergency assistance is a loan that needs to be repaid.

 

Eligible Canadians currently in need of financial assistance outside Canada can contact the nearest government office in Canada at +1 613-996-8885, or the Ottawa Global Affairs 24/7 Emergency Monitoring and Response Center in Canada, or email CAN.finances .CV19 @ international.gc.ca.

 

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Arrange charter flights to pick up overseas Canadians to return home

 

As of April 20, 2020, the Canadian government and Air Canada have brought home thousands of people stranded in Canada. The program began on March 21 and has already received approximately 6,600 Canadians from Morocco, Spain, Ecuador, Peru, Algeria, Argentina and Colombia.

 

Air Canada operates a total of 21 special flights in close cooperation with Global Affairs Canada. To date, the plan includes:

 

• Seven flights from Lima

• Four flights from Quito

• Three flights from Casablanca

• Four flights from Algiers

• Departure from Barcelona

• Flights from Bogota

• Flights from Buenos Aires

 

In addition, despite its greatly reduced network, Air Canada has brought more than 300,000 passengers back to Canada from Asia, Europe, the Caribbean / South America, and the United States since March 15, including the London-Heathrow Airport air route Canadians repatriated from India, South Africa, Croatia, Serbia and the UAE.


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