On December 21, 2021, the government of Canada announced that Bill C-2, which included extensions and updates to COVID-19 business subsidies, received Royal Assent.
Numerous CRA webpages and resources have been updated to reflect these legislated changes. Applications for period 22 (Oct 24 – Nov 20, 2021) are now open for the following programs:
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (replaced CEWS and CERS as of Oct 24, 2021); and
Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program (replaced CEWS and CERS as of Oct 24, 2021).
Once an applicant has determined that they are eligible for a subsidy pursuant to one of the aforementioned program criteria, applications for the wage and rent subsidies must be made separately.
Useful links: