Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
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Questions about the wage subsidy
Consult our list of frequently asked questions about CEWS before you call.
- Online:
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- Apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
- Update your business information, including your address and banking information
- Change a CEWS claim you submitted
- By phone:
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Call the CEWS automated information line for information about:
- CEWS eligibility requirements
- calculating the CEWS
- how to apply
- Telephone number:
- 1-833-966-2099
Call the CRA's business enquiries line for account-specific information such as:
- My Business Account access,
- payment requirements, or
- GST and corporate income tax filing information
- Before you call:
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To verify your identity, you'll need your:
- business number (BN)
- business name
- personal and business account open or an assessed return, reassessment, or other tax document
- business mailing address
- Telephone number:
- 1-800-959-5525
- Hours:
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CRA’s Business Enquiries line hours Day Hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm (local time) Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Closed on public holidays
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