Financial help for Canadians affected by COVID-19

A hub of benefits the federal government, provinces and territories are offering to people financially affected by the coronavirus.

CBC News • Apr 08, 2020

Find the benefits relevant to you
Get information on what’s available to: those who have lost income; renters and homeowners; families; seniors; students; businesses; Canadians abroad. There’s also a personal finance section with information on tax and utility bill deferrals. This guide provides the basic benefit information you need to apply for subsidies.

This includes:

Who can apply
Date available
How to apply
Links or phone number to make a claim

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