Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers

How much is the subsidy?

The subsidy is equal to 10% of the remuneration you pay from March 18, 2020 to June 19, 2020, up to $1,375 for each eligible employee and to a maximum of $25,000 total per employer.

Note: Associated CCPCs will not be required to share the maximum subsidy of $25,000 per employer.

Which employers are eligible?

You are an eligible employer if you:

  • are a(n):
    • individual (excluding trusts),
    • partnership (see note below),
    • non-profit organization,
    • registered charity, or
    • Canadian-controlled private corporation (including a cooperative corporation) eligible for the small business deduction.
  • have an existing business number and payroll program account with the CRA on March 18, 2020; and
  • pay salary, wages, bonuses, or other remuneration to an eligible employee.

An eligible employee is an individual who is employed in Canada.

Note: Partnerships are only eligible for the subsidy if their members consist exclusively of individuals (excluding trusts), registered charities, or Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) eligible for the small business deduction.

For more information on whether your corporation is a CCPC, see Type of Corporation.

Please contact us if you have any questions on this program

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