COVID Update

The Canadian Cosmetic Cluster is committed to helping you with any questions or issues during this hard time for many businesses. 

Information For Canadian Residence 

Emergency Funds for COVID-19:  

1.  GST credit - $400 single adults - $600 for couples  

2. Child Tax benefit Top up - $300 per child added on top of what you receive already.  

3. Student loan payments deferred      -6 month timeframe       -no payments       -no interest accrual  

4. Indigenous community based support fund  -$305 million  

5. $200 million provided for community resources  -Shelters/homeless needs  -Sexual assault/transition homes  

6. 10% wage subsidy for small-medium sized businesses for employees.  -$25,000 per employer  

7. Ensured Mortgage Protection Program -50 billion provided -payment deferrals -special payment arrangements  

8.  Bank Supports -auto loans - deferral of payments possible -contact bank directly  -speak to your institutions  

9. Personal Income Tax -payment before September. 1st/2020 - extended deadline for income tax payments owed  -Filing deadline for Income Tax - June.1st/2020      

10. Emergency Care Benefit -Quarantined or caring for sick family member -Providing $900 bi weekly -Payment via direct deposit -Will not require medical documentation -Starting early April  

11. Emergency support fund - $5 Billion    -more info to come   *Supply chains from groceries will maintain fair prices for Canadians  

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR PROGRAMS: CLICK HERE

List of Essential Businesses That Will Remain OPEN

After the Storms Pass The Rainbows Come Out and Fill the Skies with Joy

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Stay Home When Possible and Stay Safe