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Archived News: Covid-19 Federal Government
NEWS & UPDATES:
February 08, 2021: Applications now open to be a listed hotel for the COVID-19 mandatory 3-night hotel stays. Submissions must be received by Feb 10, 2021, at 23:59 Pacific time.
February 03, 2021: Mandatory Hotel Stay for All Air Travellers Arriving in Canada
Additional Information on Mandatory Hotel Stay for All air Travellers Arriving to Canada
December 09, 2020: Health Canada Authorizes First COVID-19 Vaccine
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS:
FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT 2020: SUPPORTING CANADIANS AND FIGHTING COVID-19:
November 30, 2020: Government of Canada Releases Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020
Fall Economic Statement 2020 PDF
New Support for Tourism and Hospitality
October 09, 2020: Government Announces New, Targeted Support to Help Businesses Through Pandemic
CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY:
July 17, 2020: Supporting Canadian Workers and Businesses with a redesigned Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
June 16, 2020: Prime Minister announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
May 15, 2020: Government extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
April 14, 2020: Important Details for Employers — Canada’s 75% Wage Subsidy Now Enacted - This provides businesses with detailed information on eligibility of employers, calculating revenues, amount of subsidy, refund for certain payroll contributions, eligible periods, eligible employees, interaction with 10% wage subsidy and work-sharing program.
April 8, 2020: Government provides further flexibility for employers to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
April 1, 2020: Government Announces Details of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to Help Businesses Keep Canadians in their jobs
CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT (CEBA):
April 17, 2020: Prime Minister announces additional support for small businesses - Prime Minister’s announcement regarding additional support for small businesses which includes the expansion of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to businesses that paid between $20,000 and $1.5 million in total payroll in 2019. This new range will replace the previous one of between $50,000 and $1 million.
ECONOMIC MEASURES:
March 20, 2020: U.S.-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border for Non-Essential Purposes
March 20, 2020: Canada Plans 'Additional Measures' to Help Ailing Sectors
March 18, 2020: Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES:
April 8, 2020: Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19
March 27, 2020: Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE:
September 23, 2020: A Stronger and More Resilient Canada
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:
February 12, 2021: Government of Canada Expands Restrictions to International Travel by Land and Air
February 08, 2021: Applications now open to be a listed hotel for the COVID-19 mandatory 3-night hotel stays. Submissions must be received by Feb 10, 2021, at 23:59 Pacific time.
February 03, 2021: Mandatory Hotel Stay for All Air Travellers Arriving in Canada
Additional Information on Mandatory Hotel Stay for All air Travellers Arriving to Canada
January 29, 2021: Government of Canada Introduces Further Restrictions on International Travel
November 02, 2020: Government of Canada Announces New Mandatory Requirements for Travellers to Canada
ArriveCAN Digital Engagement Kit
January 12, 2021: Canada-U.S. Border to Remain Closed Until at Least Feb. 21
Travel Restrictions, Exemptions and Advice