COVID-19 wage and hiring support for businesses
Recent updates for business subsidies
- There are no claim periods for the wage and rent subsidies after period 28 (April 10 to May 7, 2022)
Find all periods you can apply for - New examples of activities that qualify and do not qualify for the THRP have been added
Updated list of activities that qualify for the THRP - The deadline to apply or increase the amount of your claim for period 22 (October 24 to November 20, 2021) is May 19, 2022
You may now change your THRP or HHBRP claim online
As an employer in Canada who has seen a drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of the wages you pay employees. This subsidy will enable you to re-hire workers, help prevent further job losses, and ease your business back into normal operations.
For each applicable claim period, eligible employers can claim one of the following, whichever gives the highest amount:
- Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) – Wage
Effective: October 24, 2021, to May 7, 2022 - Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program (HHBRP) – Wage
Effective: October 24, 2021, to May 7, 2022 - Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP)
Effective: June 6, 2021, to May 7, 2022
Next deadline
- May 19, 2022: Last day to apply for period 22 (October 24 to November 20, 2021)
Current period
- Period 27 (March 13 to April 9, 2022) is the most recently opened period
Next period opens
- June 1, 2022: First day to apply for period 28 (April 10 to May 7, 2022)
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