Through Bill C-2 and the expansion of the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit, we are supporting Canadian workers through targeted income support as regions implement public health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. “From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has put Canadians first, providing them with the support they need to stay safe and healthy. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue We are monitoring the evolving situation closely and will continue to work with our partners to implement COVID-19 support measures as quickly as possible in order to address the financial hardship still being felt by Canadians.” These changes will ensure Canadians have the support they need to deal with the economic impacts of the Omicron variant, while also supporting a strong economic recovery. “Through these measures, the Government of Canada is making sure that Canadian workers impacted by regional health measures and lockdowns have the support they need. The CRA will also continue to monitor for fraud and suspicious activity and implement necessary controls to protect the integrity of the programs and help ensure that only eligible Canadians are receiving benefit payments. The CRA’s top priority is to continue to ensure that access to COVID-19 benefits are simple and clear, and that benefit payments get into the hands of those who need it, as quickly as possible. Individuals who tried to apply for the CWLB prior to noon of December 30 th in regions not yet designated as eligible by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have been asked to call the CRA at 1-80 to speak to an agent to finalize their application.

These updated regulations will apply from December 19, 2021, to February 12, 2022.you are employed or self-employed but had a reduction of at least 50% in your average weekly income as compared to the previous year.you are self-employed but unable to continue your work.

A designated COVID-19 lockdown in your region resulted in one of the following during the application period:.

A region where you work or provide a service is designated as a COVID-19 lockdown region during the application period.

You earned at least $5,000 in 2020, 2021, or in the 12 months leading up to the day you apply for the benefit.

To be eligible for the CWLB, you must meet the eligibility criteria which includes, but is not limited to: Payments will be retroactive to December 19, 2021. Affected Canadian workers in newly designated lockdown regions can apply for the benefit today. This benefit will provide $300 a week in income support to eligible workers who are directly affected by a COVID-19-related public health lockdown, and who have lost 50% or more of their income as a result.

Expand the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit to include workers in regions where provincial or territorial governments have introduced or acknowledged capacity restrictions of 50% or more.

Building on measures included in Bill C-2, the government has approved new regulations that: The government will continue to ensure Canadians have the support needed to deal with the impacts related to the evolving Omicron variant, while also supporting a strong economic recovery.

This list will be updated as provincial or territorial governments introduce changes to public health restrictions. Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that the expanded access to CWLB is now in effect and Canadians in designated regions affected by lockdowns or qualifying capacity restrictions can apply for the benefit.Ĭurrently, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut are included in the list of designated lockdown regions. On December 22, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) to better support Canadian workers. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian workers, businesses and service providers through the COVID-19 pandemic. DecemOttawa, Ontario Canada Revenue Agency

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