COVID-19: Government of Canada Initiatives for Avoiding Layoffs & Retaining the Workforce | Practical Law
This Practice Note summarizes the Government of Canada programs available for Canadian employers who are seeking to retain their workforce and avoid layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Temporary Wage Subsidy, Work-Sharing and Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan programs. This document is updated as new information is made available.