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Covid-19: Federal Government
NEWS & UPDATES:
February 15, 2022: Government of Canada lightens border measures as part of transition of the pandemic response
December 17, 2021: Federal Government Passes Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program Legislation (Bill C-2)
December 1, 2021: Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern
October 22, 2021: Government announces targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth
September 21, 2021: Canada announces extension of flight ban from India as it prepares for the return of direct flights
September 2, 2021: Travel Advisory: REMINDER – On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force
August 13, 2021: Government of Canada negotiates additional agreement with Moderna for vaccine supply beyond 2021
August 13, 2021: Government of Canada supporting Canada’s major airports with funding for COVID-19 testing and screening infrastructure
August 12, 2021: Canada announces new contribution to global vaccination efforts
July 19, 2021: Government of Canada announces easing of border measures for fully vaccinated travellers
April 20, 2021: 2021 Federal Budget
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS:
CANADA'S COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN
HIGHLY AFFECTED SECTORS CREDIT AVAILABILITY PROGRAM (HASCAP):
January 26, 2021: Minister Ng Announces launch of Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program
CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT (CEBA):
December 04, 2020: Government Expands Canada Emergency Business Account Loans
August 31, 2020: Government announces greater flexibility and extension of Canada Emergency Business Account
CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY:
November 05, 2020: Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension (Proposed Extension Until June 2021)
November 05, 2020: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support
April 22, 2020: Canada Employment Wage Subsidy Calculator
CANADA EMERGENCY RENT SUBSIDY:
November 23, 2020: Canada Revenue Agency Opens Applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
November 05, 2020: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (Available Retroactive to September 27, 2020, Until June 2021)
November 05, 2020: Lockdown Support for Businesses Facing Significant Public Health Restrictions (Available Retroactive to September 27, 2020, Until June 2021)
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:
Use ArriveCAN to submit your travel plans (mandatory)
All travellers, with limited exceptions, whether entering Canada by air, land or marine vessel, must use ArriveCAN.
You'll need to submit your information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada.
Available for iOS, Android and online. The mobile app is free and is available in English, French and Spanish (displayed in the language of your device). It can save your contact and travel document information for travel at a later date.