Hello everyone, dear friends, colleagues and customers.

Several announcements have been made in recent weeks regarding the support that would be offered to taxpayers during these difficult times by our federal government. We have had several requests from you in this regard, but since Bill C-13 of the Trudeau government’s emergency plan was to be granted Royal Assent by Governor General Julie Payette, the purpose of the details was unknown until now.

Here is what was formalized today:

The emergency care benefit and the emergency support benefit have been replaced by the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the details of which are as follows:

WHO :

  • Employees, contractual or self employed workers who are deprived of income
  • Parents who have to stay home due to the closure of schools and daycare
  • Workers who became sick
  • Workers who are confined to their homes
  • Workers who have to take time off to care for someone infected with COVID-19

WHAT : Taxable allowance of 2000$ per month

WHEN : Retroactive from March 15 and until October 3, for a maximum of 4 months

HOW : By filling out the form which will be available online in April. No need to re-apply if the application has already been completed with Employment Insurance.

ELIGIBILITY : To be deprived of income due to the pandemic and to have earned at least $ 5,000 last year

GST and CCB

For the additional assistance measures for families who are entitled to the GST credits as well as the Canada child benefit, increases are scheduled but no action is necessary. The government will make adjustments according to the current files.

Let us maintain our collective “war” efforts to overcome this pandemic.

Eric and your entire team of professionals at Porter Hétu International (QC) Inc.


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Thank you for doing business with us,
The team of Porter Hétu International (QC) Inc.