COVID-19 Financial Relief
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0083 | Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2020 |
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| Public Comments | If you have an Emergency, please call 9-1-1 (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Non-Emergency Halton Regional Police Service: 905-825-4777 (non-emergency) Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline: 905-825-4722 Halton Region Public Health, toll free 1-866-442-5866 or 905 825-6000 or 3-1-1 Telehealth Ontario, toll free 1-866-797-0000 Health Canada's Novel Coronavirus Information Line, toll-free 1-833-784-4397 Other COVID-19 support for residents of Halton * COVID-19 Information Sources * COVID-19 Community Support * COVID-19 Emergency Food Programs * COVID-19 Where to Donate * COVID-19 Mental Health & Well-being Resources * COVID-19 Support for Front Line Workers The COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly * information will be added to this listing as it becomes available |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | FEDERAL PROGRAMS Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan * see website for details All in-person Service Canada Centres are closed until further notice * access programs and services online Support for Individuals Find financial help during COVID-19 here Individuals and families: * temporary wage top-up for low-income essential workers * increasing the Canada Child Benefit: up to an extra $300 per child delivered as part of the scheduled CCB payment in May (those receiving the CCB do not need to re-apply * to apply, see here * special Goods and Services Tax credit payment: one-time payment for low- and modest-income families (for more information see here) * extra time to file income tax returns: due date for 2019 returns has been deferred until Jun 1 (see here for more income tax filing and payment dates) * mortgage payment deferral (see here for more information) People facing loss of income: * Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB): taxable benefit of $2,000 every 4 weeks for up to 16 weeks to eligible workers (for more information on eligibility and how to apply see here or call toll free 1‑800‑959‑2019 or 1‑800‑959‑2041) * Employment Insurance (EI): for up-to-date information, including information about EI Sickness Benefits and EI Sickness Benefits Due to Quarantine, visit Service Canada's website Seniors: * reduced minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (see here for more information on RRIFs) * one-time tax free payment: $300 for seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Students and recent graduates: * Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB): provides $1,250 per month for eligible students or $2,000 per month for eligible students with dependents or disabilities who are not eligible for the CERB or EI (for more information on eligibility and how to apply, see here) * suspending repayment and interest on student and apprentice loans until Sep 30 (for more information see the National Student Loans Service Centre website) Support for Businesses Find financial help during COVID-19 here * see Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for more details Support for Sectors See Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for more details PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS COVID-19 Emergency Assistance: * short-term financial support for those in a crisis or an emergency situation to assist with rent and food, for example * for eligibility and how to apply, see here * if you require assistance for a month or longer, apply for Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS): * for seniors receiving payment * payments will be doubled automatically for the next 6 months, beginning with the Apr 24 payment Ontario Energy Board: * COVID-19 Recovery Rate: fixed rate of 12.8 cents per kilowatt hour Mon-Sun 24 hrs, Jun 1- Oct 31 (rate will be automatically applied * time-of-use rates remain suspended) * electricity disconnection ban extended: disconnection for non-payment has been banned for residential and low-volume, small business customers until Jul 31 * bill assistance programs for low-income consumers including the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP - application available by May 15), Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP - monthly on-bill credit for electricity), and Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP - one-time emergency grant for electricity or natural gas bill) * for more information see here Support for Families: * funding to offset the cost of buying materials to support children’s learning * eligible parents receive a one-time per child payment of $200 for children aged 0-12 or $250 for children or youth aged 0-21 with special needs * for eligibility and how to apply, see here Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP): * three-month waiting period for OHIP coverage has been waived * those who do not met OHIP coverage criteria and are uninsured will have the cost of COVID-19 services funded by the province * currently expired or soon-to-be expired health cards do not need to be renewed to receive access to health services * for more information see here OTHER ASSISTANCE Legal Information: Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO): * practical answers to questions about the law relating to the COVID-19 situation, including employment and work, family law, housing law, and income assistance * updates about changes to government programs and court services * for more, see the Steps to Justice website Halton Community Legal Services, 905-875-2069 Legal Aid Ontario, 1-800-668-8258 Utilities Relief: For more information on gas companies' responses to COVID-19, see Union/Enbridge Gas For more information on hydro companies' responses to COVID-19, see: Burlington Hydro * Halton Hills Hydro * Milton Hydro * Oakville Hydro * Hydro One For more information on telecommunication companies' responses to COVID-19, see: Bell * Cogeco * Rogers * Shaw * Telus |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies by program, contact for details |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
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| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Employment / Training ; Income Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs ; Employer Staffing Assistance ; Information & Referral Resources ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship ; Social Assistance ; Supports for Business ; Supports for Families ; Supports for Older Adults |
| Service Categories | Business Financing ~ COVID-19 ; Canada Emergency Response Benefit ; Disaster Related Cash Grants ~ COVID-19 ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ~ COVID-19 ; Utility Assistance ~ COVID-19 ; Wage Subsidy Funds ~ COVID-19 |
