Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Now Accepting Applications
28 April, 2020
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) is now accepting applications.
As a Canadian employer whose business has been affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for a subsidy of 75% of employee wages for up to 12 weeks, retroactive from March 15, 2020, to June 6, 2020. This wage subsidy will enable you to re-hire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, help prevent further job losses, and better position you to resume normal operations following the crisis.
Businesses can apply online using one of the following methods:
- CRA My Business Account (preferred method)
- Business representatives may apply using “Represent a Client” method
- Web Form
Before applying for the CEWS, businesses need to calculate their estimated subsidy.