COVID-19 is making a significant impact on our economy, businesses and jobs. This means that we are all looking for useful sources of information to help us navigate through all the new government programs and plans being announced on a daily basis.
Therefore, we are going to provide you with a list of these valuable and useful resources as they become available.
Due to the rapid changes that are occurring, we cannot guarantee that all links will work every day, nor that the content is current. Some announced measures do not yet have active links, but we will do our best to keep this page up-to-date for you.
Newest Updates:
February 17, 2023 - Government of Canada - One-Time Top-Up to the Canada Housing Benefit
February 15, 2023 - Canada Revenue Agency - What's New When Filing Your Taxes in Ontario This Year
February 8, 2023 - Government of Canada - Underused Housing Tax (UHT)
January 27, 2023 - Canada Revenue Agency - Labour Mobility Deduction (LMD)
January 26, 2023 - Canada Revenue Agency - Received a T4A Slip From Us? Here's What You Need to Know
January 21, 2023 – Government of Canada – Business Benefits Finder - Updated
January 19, 2023 - Canada Revenue Agency - Seniors: We've Got Tips to Help You This Tax Season
January 6, 2023 - Government of Canada - Canada Dental Benefit
January 3, 2023 – Government of Canada – CEBA Loan Application Status Website
December 15, 2022 - Canada Revenue Agency - Not Sure if it's the CRA Calling? Here's How to Find Out
November 21, 2022 - Ministry of Finance - Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
November 21, 2022 - CPA Canada - Tax-Free First Home Savings Account - Your Questions Answered
November 8, 2022 – Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Direct Deposit Enrollment
November 4, 2022 - Canada Revenue Agency - Six Month Doubling of GST Credit Payments Starts
November 3, 2022 - Advisor's Edge - Feds Extend Anti-Flipping Tax to Assignment Sales
July 27, 2022 – Government of Canada – Benefits Finder - Individuals
February 4, 2022 - Department of Finance Canada - Immediate Expensing of Up To $1.5 Million Per Year
December 21, 2021 – Canada Revenue Agency – How to Verify the CRA Has Contacted You
December 16, 2021 – Canada Revenue Agency – Home Office Expenses for Employees – to 2022
Government Resources:
Canada Epidemiological Summary of COVID-19 Cases
Town of Newmarket – Choose Local Businesses
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Main Page
Government of Ontario – Main Page
Financial Resources for Businesses:
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Cellular Phone and Internet Services for Employees
Ontario Ministry of Finance – Employer Health Tax Exemptions Increase Permanent
Government of Canada – Business Benefits Finder
Government of Canada – Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) – Status Updates
My Business Account (CRA) – Login or Register
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) – Work-Sharing Overview
Town of Newmarket - Business Assistance Concierge Program
Lay-off Guidelines and Employment Rights:
Wilson Vukelich LLP Lawyers - All Publications
Records of Employment (ROE) and EI Programs for Employers:
Wilson Vukelich LLP Lawyers - Annual Employment Law Update 2022
Access Record of Employment on the web (ROE Web)
How to complete the Record of Employment (ROE) form
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Program
Financial Resources for Individuals:
Canada Revenue Agency – Home Office Expenses for Employees
Government of Canada – Find Financial Help During Covid-19 - Individuals
Service Canada – eServiceCanada Online Service Request Form
My Account for Individuals (CRA) – Login or Register
Employment Insurance (EI) – Regular Benefits - Overview and Application
Employment Insurance (EI) – Sickness Benefits - Overview and Application
My Service Canada Account (MSCA) – Sign in or Register
Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) – Interest Extension to 2023
Ontario Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Jobs and Employment Opportunities:
Natural Resources Canada – Green Jobs in Natural Resources – Funding Available
