Below you will find many of the resources and support programs that are available from Federal, Provincial and private sources. These links have been categorized into the following (and can be located in the order they are listed):

BUSINESS RESOURCES
  • ACCESS TO CREDIT
  • AVOIDING LAYOFFS
  • SUPPORT FOR FARMERS​
  • TAX RELATED SUPPORTS
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​EMPLOYMENT / INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
  • SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE FACING UNEMPLOYMENT
  • SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK, QUARANTINED, OR IN DIRECTED SELF-ISOLATION
  • SUPPORT FOR SENIORS
  • SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS & RECENT GRADUATES
  • SUPPORT FOR YOUTH
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At the very bottom of the page we have also identified various Social Services groups within the County of Paintearth that are offering support as well.

- BUSINESS RESOURCES -

ACCESS TO CREDIT

BUSINESS CREDIT AVAILABILITY PROGRAM  

The Government of Canada is providing additional support through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada (EDC).
  • Canada Emergency Business Account – this program can provide interest-free loans to small businesses and not for profits.
  • Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises – EDC is working with various financial institutions to issue new operating credit and cash flow term loans.
  • Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises – BDC is working with various financial institutions to co-lend term loans for operational cash flow needs.

For more information, click here.

BDC

BDC has a variety of financial tools to support businesses through COVID-19.  For more information, click here.

ATB

Current clients can apply for loan deferrals, lines of credit, and more. Contact your branch for more information.  

AVOIDING LAYOFFS

WORK SHARING PROGRAM

A program to share working hours with co-workers to maintain employees.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing/eligibility.html

SMALL BUSINESS WAGE SUBSIDY

The Government of Canada can support up to 75% of your employees’ wages for up to 3-months (retroactive to March 15, 2020).
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ROE (RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT)

Information on your role as an employer and responsibilities for ROE’s.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html

TEMPORARY LAYOFFS

Information for if you’re an employer considering a temporary layoff of employees.
https://www.alberta.ca/temporary-layoffs.aspx

WCB

Most instances of COVID-19 are not work-related, however there are a few exceptions.
https://www.wcb.ab.ca/assets/pdfs/workers/WFS_COVID-19.pdf

SUPPORT FOR FARMERS

FARM CREDIT CANADA

The Government of Canada are supporting Farm Credit Canada by allowing an additional funding for lending capacity to producers, agribusinesses, and food processors.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

TAX RELATED SUPPORTS

CORPORATE INCOME TAX

Government of Canada is allowing businesses to defer income taxes.  Alberta Corporate income tax balances and installment payments can be deferred.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

SALES TAX AND DUTY PAYMENTS

The Government of Canada will allow businesses, including self-employed individuals, to defer payments of the Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST), as well as customs duties owing on imports.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

WCB PREMIUM PAYMENT DEFERRAL

Small, medium and large private sector employers can defer WCB premium payments.
https://www.wcb.ab.ca/insurance-and-premiums/

UTILITY PAYMENT DEFERRAL

Residential, farm and small commercial customers can defer electricity and natural gas bill payments.
https://www.alberta.ca/utility-payment-deferral.aspx

TOURISM LEVY DEFERRAL

Hotels and other lodging providers can delay paying the tourism levy.
https://www.alberta.ca/tourism-levy.aspx

- EMPLOYMENT / INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES -

SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

CHILD CARE BENEFITS

The Government of Canada is providing extra funds per child through the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for 2019-20.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

SPECIAL GOODS & SERVICES TAX CREDIT PAYMENT

Special one-time payment for low- and modest-income families.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

INCOME TAX

The Government of Canada is deferring the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

MORTGAGE SUPPORTS

Canadian banks have committed to work with their customers on a case-by-case basis.​

EMERGENCY ISOLATION SUPPORT

Eligible working Albertans can receive a one-time emergency isolation payment for support.
https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-isolation-support.aspx

EDUCATION PROPERTY TAX FREEZE

Residential education property tax rates will be frozen at last year’s (2019) level.

SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE FACING UNEMPLOYMENT

CANADIAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT

The Government of Canada will provide a taxable benefit per month for up to 4 months to support.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

If you’ve lost your job through no fault of your own and qualify for EI, you can submit your request immediately.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit/eligibility.html

JOB PROTECTED LEAVE

Changes to the Employment Standards Code allow full and part-time employees to take 14 days of job-protected leave if they qualify.

WCB

Most instances of COVID-19 are not work-related and do not need to be reported to WCB Alberta. However, there are a few exceptions.
https://www.wcb.ab.ca/assets/pdfs/workers/WFS_COVID-19.pdf

ATB

Personal banking customers can apply for a deferral on their ATB loans, lines of credit and mortgages for up to 6 months.

ALBERTA CREDIT UNION

Credit union members will have access to a variety of programs and solutions designed to ease difficulties with loan payments and short-term cash flow. Contact your credit union to work out a plan for your personal situation.

SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK, QUARANTINED, OR IN DIRECTED SELF-ISOLATION

CANADIAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT

The Government of Canada will provide a taxable benefit per month for up to 4 months to support.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SICKNESS BENEFITS

If you are sick, quarantined or have been directed to self-isolate, The Government of Canada will waive the requirement to provide a medical certificate to access EI sickness benefits.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness/apply.html

SUPPORT FOR SENIORS

REGISTERED RETIREMENT INCOME FUNDS

The Government of Canada is reducing the required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) for 2020.
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/registered-retirement-income-fund-rrif.html

PRACTICAL SERVICES

The Government of Canada is contributing $9 million through United Way Canada for local organizations to support practical services to Canadian seniors. These services could include the delivery of groceries, medications, or other needed items, or personal outreach to assess individuals’ needs and connect them to community supports.
http://www.unitedway.ca/how-we-help/find-your-uwc

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS & RECENT GRADUATES

CANADA STUDENT LOANS

Effective March 30, we are placing a six-month interest-free moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans for all student loan borrowers. No payment will be required, and interest will not accrue during this time. Students do not need to apply for the repayment pause.

​For more information on the Moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans click here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html

ALBERTA STUDENT LOANS REPAYMENT DEFERRAL

The Albertan government is implementing a six-month, interest free moratorium on Alberta student loan payments for all Albertans in the process of repaying these loans.
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html

EDUCATION PROPERTY TAX FREEZE

Residential education property tax rates will be frozen at last year’s (2019) level.​

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

The Government of Canada is providing funding to Kids Help Phone to provide young people with the mental health support they need during this difficult time.
https://kidshelpphone.ca/

- SOCIAL SERVICES WITHIN COUNTY OF PAINTEARTH -

ADULT LEARNING ... 403-578-3817
• Providing tutorials with video meetings
• Focusing their efforts on online learning 
• Working on mental health - coping with Covid 19, coping with isolation
• Magic Carpet Ride has ventured to the video meetings  
• Money Matters - via Zoom 
FCSS CASTOR ... 403-882-2115
• Assisting seniors via phone and online
• Building "Grooming Kits" to hand out 
• Building "Craft Kits" to hand out
• Assisting the Food Bank 
FCSS CORONATION ... 403-587-2727
• Volunteer tax program for low income
• EI applications 
• Income support
• Everything by appointment only
CASTOR FOOD BANK ... 403-882-4515
• By appointment only
• Deliveries if needed
CORONATION FOOD BANK ... 403-578-2727
• By appointment only
• Deliveries if needed
MENTAL HEALTH ... 403-743-2000
• Based out of Stettler
• Phone appointments only 
• Possibly virtual appointments in the near future
• 24-hr Mental Health Help Line @ 1-877-303-2642 
CORONATION CHOOSEWELL COMMITTEE 
• Applying for funding to hire someone part-time to help with COVID-19
• More details to be rolled out once available