November 23, 2020
There have been a number of announcements from the governments of Ontario and Canada over the past few days, some of which may have gone unnoticed as the news of lockdowns and restrictions was understandably top of mind.
In order for you to keep up to date with the new, existing and proposed programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought a brief summary of each of the announcements might be helpful.
I have provided the top line information for five (5) announcements with links to the full News Releases form each of the government.
I hope you find this information useful and that you, your fellow workers, family and loved ones are safe and healthy and will continue to observe and practice the protocols and guidance provided by our Public Health officials, as difficult as it may be in the coming weeks.
Top Line Summaries
Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy Applications Now Open
November 23, 2020
Applications for the new Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) are now open. Applications are made directly through your CRA business account and can be completed »» here.
Qualifying businesses can receive support of up to 65% of monthly rent and certain other expenses, based on a maximum rent amount of $75,000 per month, and depending on the total overall drop in revenue. Businesses facing an official public health lockdown or significant business restrictions are eligible for an additional 25% support for a total of up to 90% coverage.
Please note that the program is retroactive to September 27, 2020 and that the support will go directly to tenants.
Link to Full Release: Canadian Emergency Rent Subsidy Applications Now Open
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy
November 19, 2020
The CERS and additional Lockdown Support are part of Bill C-19, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy), which received Royal Assent November 19, 2020.
As the name of the Bill states, it also includes provisions for extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until June 2021. The wage subsidy will remain at the current rate of up to 65 per cent of eligible wages until December 19, 2020.
Link to Full Release: New, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic receives Royal Assent
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Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders to December 21, 2020
November 20, 2020
As I have outlined in previous emails, the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA), which came into force on July 24, 2020 requires periodic extension to ensure important measures remain in place after the provincial declared emergency came to an end.
This is largely a ‘housekeeping’ issue. Last week the Ontario government in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, extended all orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until December 21, 2020.
The list of orders under the ROA that have been extended can be found online on the Government of Ontario’s website
Link to Full Release: Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders
Ontario Launches Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaigns
November 19, 2020
The Ontario government is launching a series of education and enforcement campaigns to ensure businesses across the province are taking the necessary steps to keep employees, consumers and the public safe.
These campaigns will support the current efforts of police, municipal by-law officers, and public health inspectors to educate businesses and enforce the COVID-19 health and safety requirements. Officers will be asking employers to produce their workplace safety plans.
Employers required to submit plans are largely in the retail, entertainment and consumer services segments and include:Restaurants, bars, and food or drink establishments;Sports and recreational facilities;Meeting and event spaces;Malls;Personal care services;Casinos, bingo halls, and other gaming establishments;Cinemas; andPerforming arts facilities.
Link to Full Release: Ontario Launches Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaigns
Ontario Supporting Small Businesses with Financial Advice and Training
November 19, 2020
Ontario is providing $2,040,000 to support Ontario’s 47 Small Business Enterprise Centres (SBEC) led by the Business Advisory Centre Durham to create a new Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Network. This network will enhance the capacity of all SBECs across the province to expand their services, supporting businesses across the province.
Link to Full Release: Ontario Supporting Small Businesses with Financial Advice and Training