Standing Up For You

On May 15th, we announced that after listening to Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs, we extended the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) by an additional 12 weeks to August 29,…

The Government of Canada recognizes the important role of researchers in developing innovative solutions to health and societal issues. We also recognize the impact that COVID-19 has had on these…

Today, the Government of Canada announced $469 million in support to fish and seafood harvesters through the Fish Harvester Benefit and the Fish Harvester Grant. This is the largest amount…

COVID-19 has revealed some uncomfortable truths about our society, as our prime minister pointed out today.  We have seen the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities. Each group comes…

We have seen the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities. Each group comes with its own set of unique circumstances and barriers to basic health, social, and financial help.…

Eligible organizations must attest to the following in order to receive financial support: They are in need of funding to ensure a continuity of operations and to safeguard jobs They…

I have been hearing from small businesses in my riding that a major concern is payment of rent and property taxes. I sent this concern to the relevant federal Ministers.…

Many students rely on work to get them through school and are counting on jobs after they graduate. COVID-19 has halted many of these plans. The Government of Canada is…

Businesses, please update your CRA accounts in advance of the CEWS portal opening at 6 AM ET on Monday, April 27th. Once you apply, direct deposits will come into your…

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) application process opens on Monday, April 6. In preparation, many of you are registering for CRA's My Account. Canadians are experiencing difficulties involving the…