Government Supports

FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF BC WEBSITE:
For the most up-to-date information please access the site HERE

Access economic recovery and financial benefits for yourself, your business, industry, non-profit organization or community group from the provincial and federal governments.

Last updated: May 6, 2022

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Loans and grants

Loans, grants and flexible financing solutions are available to businesses affected by COVID-19.

Provincial

BC Indigenous Tourism Recovery Fund 2022

Federal

Jobs and Growth Fund

Tourism Relief Fund

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative

Support for workers and self-employed individuals

Provincial and federal income supports are available to help workers and self-employed individuals affected by COVID-19.

Provincial

COVID-19 Paid Vaccination Leave

Federal

Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

Wage and rent support

Federal programs are available to help employers avoid layoffs, rehire employees and temporarily reduce rent.

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Canada Recovery Hiring Program

Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program

Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program

Supports for business sectors and community groups

Programs are available to help various organizations and sectors navigate the challenges of COVID-19.

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Agriculture and farmers

Essential service organizations

Tourism

Restaurants

Useful Links

Be cautious of the information you read on the internet and rely on these official sources when in doubt.

  • If you are not feeling well: 
  • If you require financial or social support:
  • If you need help or would like to give help to others:
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  • Travel Advisories:
  • Urgent Care Wait Times:
    • Medical facilities may be under increased burden during these times. Visit Emergency Department Wait Times to see the wait times for emergency and urgent facilities in Vancouver, Richmond, and North Shore.

Social Media

British Columbia’s response to the pandemic continuously evolves. Social media is often the fastest way to get new information direct from official sources. Follow these accounts to receive reliable information:

Last Updated: May 17, 2022