by Dave Acheson | Mar 25, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog
$2,000/month for 4 months – Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businessesTo support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This...
by Dave Acheson | Mar 20, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog
What are EI benefits for those quarantined with COVID-19?Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits provide up to 15 weeks of income replacement and is available to eligible claimants who are unable to work because of illness, injury or quarantine, to allow them time...
by Dave Acheson | Mar 19, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog
We know that clients have questions about the Federal government’s economic response plan, we have included a summary of the information below for business owners, employees and other support that’s available. Please don’t hesitate to contact us....
by Dave Acheson | Mar 18, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Investment
On March 18th, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced a further $82 billion in support including $27 billion in direct support for Canadian workers and businesses. This is in addition to the $20 billion announced days earlier which includes $10 billion...
by Dave Acheson | Mar 16, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Investment
On March 13th, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, outlined Canada’s response to COVID-19 including new investments to help protect Canadians and businesses. The total value of the aid package could be up to $20 billion across the country which includes $10...
by Dave Acheson | Feb 19, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog
BC’s Finance Minister Carole James delivered the province’s 2020 budget onFebruary 18, 2020. The budget projects:For 2020, a surplus of $227 millionFor 2021, a surplus of $179 millionFor 2022, a surplus of $374 millionPersonal Tax ChangesPersonal income tax...