Apply now for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)

Applications are now open for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS). We are able to provide the following update on our original communication from November 12, 2020.    If you are an eligible renter, your eligible expenses are:  Rent (including rent based on a percentage of sales, profit or similar criteria)  Amounts required to be paid or payable by…

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Update

The federal government recently introduced more information on the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS).    Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)  The CERS will be available retroactive to September 27, 2020, and runs until June 2021. The government has released details for the first 12 weeks of the program, until December 19, 2020.   HGA will update you…

New business supports announced

The federal government recently new and expanded COVID-19 government aid measures that will assist small businesses: 1) Canada Emergency Rent Support (CERS)  The CERS replaces the previous rent subsidy program (CECRA) and will run until June 2021. In a major improvement from CECRA, CERS will provide rent relief directly to tenants. We are still waiting…

Urgent reminder! Taxes are due September 30

CRA extended the payment due date for income tax returns and instalment payments to September 30, 2020. This deadline is in effect for individuals (your personal tax return), corporations, and trusts.    Penalties and interest will not be charged if payments are made and returns are filed by the extended deadline of September 30, 2020.    If you or…