November 29, 2021

I advised on November 1, 2021 that the federal government was planning to extend some COVID-19 related programs and introduce other measures and benefits to address the ongoing impact of the pandemic on targeted sectors, employers and workers.

Last Thursday, November 24, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Minister of Finance, introduced Bill C-2 in Parliament to implement these measures.

I have provided you with a top line summary. Click here »» for the full government announcement.

Extension of existing programs

• Canada Recovery Hiring Program:
  • until May 7, 2022, for eligible employers with current revenue losses above 10% and increase the subsidy rate to 50%.
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/recovery-hiring-program.html
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• Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit:
  • until May 7, 2022, and increase the maximum duration of caregiving benefits from 42 to 44 weeks and sickness benefits from 4 to 6 weeks.
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-sickness-benefit.html
• Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit:
  • $300 per week in income support to eligible workers who are directly impacted by a COVID-19-related public health lockdown in their region up until May 7, 2022. Eligible workers would be able to apply to receive this support retroactively from October 24, 2021.
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2021/10/the-canada-worker-lockdown-benefit.html

New programs

• Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program:
  • wage and rent subsidies to business such as hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, and restaurants
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2021/11/types-of-business-eligible-for-the-tourism-and-hospitality-recovery-program.html
• Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program:
  • wage and rent subsidies for other businesses that have faced deep losses
• Local Lockdown Program:
  • wage and rent subsidy programs for businesses that face temporary new local lockdowns

I hope you find this information helpful. Please contact me with any questions you may have or for assistance working through your employment and labour law matters.