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Canada – PEI financial help in response to COVID-19

List of Common Benefits and Credits


Financial Relief Navigator

Learn about the help you can get to raise your income or lower your expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic, click here


Are you a PEI business with questions about COVID-19? Call 1-866-222-1751 or email [email protected] for all business inquiries.

Government of PEI: More funding for Island businesses - increases to the programs will be in effect until March 31, 2021

More funding for Island businesses news release – October 22, 2020

Capital Acquisition November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 

Small Business Investment Grant – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Information Technology Planning – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Information Technology Implementation – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Human Resources Planning – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Human Resources Implementation – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Marketing Assistance – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Web Presence Assistance – November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy - as of March 3, 2021

Government Announces Wage Subsidy Amounts to Remain Unchanged Through to June – March 3, 2021

Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension – as of November 5, 2020 

Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic – October 9, 2020

Government legislation to support Canadian workers: extension of the CEWS until December 19, 2020 (July 27, 2020 news release)  

Supporting Canadian workers and businesses with a redesigned Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – July 17, 2020 

Adapting the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to protect jobs and promote growth – July 17, 2020 

Statement by Premier King on extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – July 15, 2020

Extending eligibility for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – May 15, 2020

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as of April 21, 2020

Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers – April 21, 2020

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy - as of March 3, 2021

Government Announces Rent Subsidy Amounts to Remain Unchanged Through to June – March 3, 2021

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy backgrounder – as of November 23, 2020

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy backgrounder – as of November 5, 2020

Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic – October 9, 2020

PEI Emergency Payment for Workers – March 1, 2021
PEI Employee Gift Card Program – March 1, 2021
2020 Fall Economic Statement Supporting Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19 – March 1, 2021
Urban Main Street Loan Initiative (UMSLI) – February 24, 2021
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee – January 28, 2021
COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls – December 22, 2020 
Government of Canada: Additional supports for children and families through the Canada Child Benefit and investments in child care – December 7, 2020

Government of Canada - Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - as of December 4, 2020

Government expands Canada Emergency Business Account loans – December 4, 2020 

Canada Emergency Business Account now open to businesses using personal banking accounts – October 26, 2020

Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic – October 9, 2020

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Call Centre 1-888-324-4201

Government announces greater flexibility and extension of Canada Emergency Business Account – August 31, 2020

Extension of Rent Relief Program for Small Businesses – June 30, 2020

More small businesses can soon access the Canada Emergency Business Account – June 15, 2020 

Farmers to directly benefit from changes to Canada Emergency Business Account – May 19, 2020

Expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) – May 19, 2020 

New Support for Tourism and Hospitality – Government of Canada – November 30, 2020

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - as of November 30, 2020

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund additional $500 million proposed through the Fall Economic Statement – November 30, 2020

Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support more Atlantic Canadian businesses – October 2, 2020

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund support for Atlantic Canadian businesses tops $63 million – September 30, 2020 

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – May 13, 2020

Prince Edward Island Virtual Adviser Program – CBDC Western PEI/ BoomersPlus.com – November 27, 2020

Canada Safe Restart Agreement - as of November 27, 2020

The Government of Canada announces supplemental top-up Safe Restart funding to Prince Edward Island – November 27, 2020

Safe Restart Agreement – the next steps – September 16, 2020

Safe Restart Agreement Response Letter: Premier of Prince Edward Island – September 16, 2020

The Government of Canada is investing to safely restart the economy, while protecting the health of Canadians – July 27, 2020

Backgrounder:

Priorities to safely restart Canada’s economy

More support for Canadians through the Safe Restart Agreement – July 16, 2020 

Government of PEI COVID-19 Workforce Integration Fund – as of November 10, 2020
Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund – as of November 10, 2020 
PEI Seed Potato Recovery Program – as of November 9, 2020
PEI COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Sport Organizations – as of October 30, 2020 
PEI Emergency On Farm Support Fund – as of October 29, 2020

Supports for Canadians with disabilities to address challenges related to COVID-19 - as of October 23, 2020

Government of Canada extends deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit to receive the COVID-19 one-time payment for persons with disabilities – October 23, 2020

Government legislation to support Canadians with disabilities: delivery of a one-time payment a non-taxable and non-reportable payment of up to $600 – July 27, 2020 

New details on proposed financial support for persons with disabilities during COVID-19 – July 17, 2020 

Federal Disability Relief during COVID-19 – CBC Interview with Krista Carr, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Association of Community Living – June 18, 2020

New supports for Canadians with disabilities to address challenges related to COVID-19 – June 5, 2020 

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) - as of October 12, 2020

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) – as of October 12, 2020

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) – as of October 2, 2020

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) – as of September 24, 2020

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) –  as of August 20, 2020

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) - as of October 5, 2020

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) – as of October 5, 2020

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) – as of October 2, 2020

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) – as of September 24, 2020

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) –  as of August 20, 2020

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) - as of October 5, 2020

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRSB) – as of October 5, 2020

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRSB) – as of October 2, 2020

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRSB) – as of September 24, 2020

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) –  as of August 20, 2020

Government of Canada Emergency Community Support Fund - as of October 5, 2020

A second call for applications for the Government of Canada’s $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) will be available from October 5 to October 30th

Government of Canada accelerates investments in shelters, transition housing and other organizations providing gender-based violence supports and services – October 2, 2020

United Way of PEI and Community Foundation of PEI to deliver Emergency Community Support Fund to Island charities, May 19, 2020

Emergency Community Support Fund – funding to charities and non-profit organizations, including United Way Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and the Community Foundations of Canada, April 21, 2020

Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund - as of October 2, 2020

Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant application deadline extended to October 19 – October 2 news release

COVID-19: Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund launches on June 22, 2020

Government of Canada announces new Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund to help Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector – April 25, 2020

Prime Minister announces infrastructure plan to create jobs and grow the economy – October 1, 2020
Urban Main Street Loan Initiative (UMSLI) – as of September 30, 2020
Prime Minister announces support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners – September 9, 2020

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - as of September 8, 2020

Government announces extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses – September 8, 2020

 New Extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses – July 31, 2020 

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications – May 25, 2020

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. This program will lower rent by 75 per cent for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19. – April 24, 2020

#CanadaUnited Small Business Relief Fund — August 31, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Fund for Tourism Not-For-Profit Organizations (NGOs) — as of August 28, 2020 
Community Capacity Fund — Central Development Corporation – as of August 28, 2020 

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - as of August 20, 2020

Government of Canada announces plan to help support Canadians through the next phase of the recovery – CERB extended will be extended by an additional four weeks  – August 20, 2020

Prime Minister announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit – June 16, 2020 

Support to Canadians and businesses affected by COVID-19: CERB as of May 8, 2020

Expanding access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit proposing a new wage boost for essential workers – April 17, 2020

Updates to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit – April 15, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit – now available April 6, 2020

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative – August 13, 2020
Surplus Food Rescue Program – August 13, 2020
Government of Canada temporarily sets a minimum unemployment rate for the Employment Insurance program – August 10, 2020
Infrastructure Canada program expands to support COVID-19 community resilience – August 5, 2020
The Canada Revenue Agency announces an extension to the payment deadline and offers interest relief on outstanding tax debts during the COVID-19 pandemic – July 27, 2020 

Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations - as of June 18, 2020

The Government of Canada Maintains Its Efforts to Support Cultural and Heritage Organizations – June 18, 2020

Government of Canada Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations – May 8, 2020

Government of Canada supporting Canada’s farmers, food businesses, and food supply - as of June 15, 2020

Surplus Food Rescue Program – June 15, 2020

Emergency Processing Fund: Supporting Canada’s food processing and production sectors – June 12, 2020 

Government of Canada supporting Canada’s farmers, food businesses, and food supply – May 5, 2020

Small Business Relief Fund – Canadian Business Resilience Network / Canadian Chamber of Commerce – May 26, 2020
Government of Canada announces online tool, “Find financial help during COVID-19” to assist Canadians in accessing financial support – May 22, 2020

Government of Canada - Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) - as of May 20, 2020

Government announces support program for large employers is open for applications – May 20, 2020

Government of Canada Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility/ Business Credit Availability Program & Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy expansion – May 11, 2020


Prince Edward Island Fish Emergency Loan Program – May 7, 2020
Government of PEI Interest Relief Program – will support fish harvesters with up to 12 months of interest relief and service debt costs on a maximum of $250 million at an average interest rate of 5 per cent. – May 7, 2020
Government of PEI Small Business Investment Grant – ongoing 
Government of PEI Capital Acquisition Support – apply for equipment purchase and/or renovations assistance – ongoing

Government of Canada announces agreements to boost wages for essential workers – May 7, 2020

CBDC PEI/ Government of PEI Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program – April 24, 2020

Province supports agriculture and trucking industries- April 9, 2020

Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19 – April 8, 2020

Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce – COVID-19 Resources for Island Businesses – April 7, 2020
Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce  – Overview of Federal, Provincial & Municipal Economic Response – April 5, 2020
Government of PEI Broadband Fund for Businesses – April 2, 2020
Government of PEI Emergency Working Capital Financing – March 24, 2020

If you are self-employed, a worker or a business, there are supports available from the PEI government for emergency relief – one-stop listings
Government of Canada response to COVID- financial help updates – one-stop listings

VIDEO: Ask an Economist – Can we afford the Federal and Provincial subsidies? Conference Board of Canada 

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