Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
As a Canadian employer who has seen a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of your employee wages. This subsidy will enable you to re-hire workers, help prevent further job losses, and ease your business back into normal operations.
Next deadline
April 22, 2021:
Last day to apply for claim period 8
Next period opens
May 9, 2021:
First day you can apply for claim period 15
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