While the CCPA's work is focused on progressive policies that will help protect workers and their families during this difficult time, we have received many requests from workers and renters looking for resources to help them navigate uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The selection of resources which appear on this page are for informational purposes. They do not constitute legal or financial advice, and their inclusion does not imply the CCPA's endorsement or approval.
Nation-wide Resources
- COVID-19: Your Rights at Work [2], April 9, 2020, Public Service Alliance of Canada
Alberta Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
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Alberta Supports [3], AB Government
- Retraining Services [4], AB Government
- Emergency Financial Assistance [5], AB Government
- Crisis Intervention Fund [6], CUPS Calgary
- Tax Clinic [7], CUPS Calgary
- Your Rights [8], Alberta Federation of Labour
- Getting Help [9], Alberta Workers’ Health Centre
Renter Resources
- Graduated Rent Subsidy Program [10], CUPS Calgary
- CHC Housing Supports and Info [11], Calgary Housing Company
- Covid-19 Update: Inn from the Cold’s operations [12], May 14, 2020, Inn from the Cold
- Good Neighbour Fund [13] (Edmonton)
- COVID-19: Information for Alberta Landlords and Tenants [14], July 13, 2020, Laws for Landlords and tenants in Alberta
Additional Resources
- Disability: Watson Family Foundation Fund [15], Burns Memorial Foundation Fund
British Columbia Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- COVID-19 Supports for People and Businesses [16], updated regularly, Bowinn Ma, MLA North Vancouver - Lonsdale
- Resources to support working in B.C. during COVID-19 [17], WorkBC
- COVID-19: Financial Resources Available for Businesses and Individuals in British Columbia [18], July 22, 2020, MLT AIKINS
- COVID-19 Support Resources [19], BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
- Resources for workers during COVID-19 [20], March 20, 2020, BC Federation of Labour
Renter Resources
- BCNPHA, COVID-19 Update [21], BC Non-Profit Housing Association
- COVID-19 Special Resources [22], July 14, 2020, Pov Net
- COVID-19 BC Rent Crisis Resources [23], June 24, 2020, Vancouver Tenants Union
- COVID-19 Renter Toolkit [24], March 31, 2020, Vancouver Tenants Union
Manitoba Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- COVID-19 Tools & Resource for Individuals/Employees [25], Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
- COVID-19 Resource List for Winnipeggers [26], April 9, 2020, United Way Winnipeg
- COVID-19 Financial Resources for Businesses and Individuals in Manitoba [27], May 29, 2020, MTL AIKINS
- COVID-19 Information and Resources [28], Social Planning Council of Winnipeg
- COVID-19 and the Human Rights Code [29], Manitoba Human Rights Commission
- COVID-19 Resources [30], Safe Work Manitoba
Renter Resources
- Manitoba Housing Update [31], Manitoba Government
New Brunswick Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- Financial Resources [32], University of New Brunswick
- COVID-19: A roundup of economic relief measures for New Brunswickers [33], April 28, 2020, MD
- Workplace health and safety, and the coronavirus [34], Work Safe NB
- COVID-19 and the New Brunswick Human Rights Act [35], New Brunswick Human Rights Coalition
Renter Resources
- Rent Supplement Assistance Program [36], New Brunswick Government
Newfoundland and Labrador Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- COVID-19 AESL Programs and Services [37], June 8, 2020, Newfoundland and Labrador Government
- Information on Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis [38], June 18, 2020, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour
- COVID-19 Resources [39], Noia
- Financial Help [40], Canadian Cancer Society
- COVID-19 Latest Information [41], July 30, 2020 (updated regularly), SeniorsNL
- COVID-19 Update [42], March 18, 2020, CUPE
- Human Rights and COVID-19 - Best Practices [43], Human Rights Commission Newfoundland and Labrador
Renter Resources
- COVID-19 and the Law [44], Public legal Information Association of NL
Northwest Territories Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- Northwest Territories COVID-19 Economic Relief [45], Northwest Territories Government
- Northwest Territories’ COVID-19 Economic Relief Measures [46], March 27, 2020, Crowe MacKay LLP
Renter Resources
- Housing + Rent Supports [47], July 8, 2020, Northwest Territories Government
Nova Scotia Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- COVID-19: support for Nova Scotians and businesses [48], Nova Scotia Government
- Supports for Nova Scotians [49], CUA
Renter Resources
- Tenant’s Resources: Rent & Eviction During COVID-19 [50], Autism Nova Scotia
- Landlords and Tenants in Nova Scotia - Changes due to COVID-19 [51], April 24, 2020, Boyne Clarke LLP
Additional Resources
- Health, Mental Health, LGBTQ Resources: COVID-19 Resources [52], Nova Scotia Health
Nunavut Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19 [53], United Steel Workers
Additional Resources
- Student Support: Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students [54], Nunavut Department of Education
Ontario Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- About social assistance in Ontario [55], Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- COVID-19: Support for workers [56], Ontario Government
- Help for Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic [57], April 16, 2020, Toronto & York Region Labour Council
- COVID-19 Financial & Social Support [58], City of Toronto
- COVID-19: Income Support [59], City of Toronto
- What COVID-19 income support do I qualify for in Ontario? [60] GoldBlatt Partners
- Find support during COVID-19 [61], Ontario Community Support Finder
- Housing and Employment Law [62], Steps to Justice, CLEO
- Support for workers in the GTA [63], Workers' Action Centre
Renter Resources
- Renting: Changes during COVID-19 [64], Ontario Government
- COVID-19 Updates on Landlord and Tenant Board Operations [65], August 10, 2020, Tribunals Ontario
- COVID-19: Tenants & Property Owners [66], July 31, 2020, City of Toronto
- About evictions restarting [62], Steps to Justice, CLEO
Prince Edward Island Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- COVID-19 Income Support Fund [67], PEI Government
- Canada - PEI financial help in response to COVID-19 [68], Employment Journey PEI
- Resources [69], Skills PEI
Renter Resources
- COVID-19 Supports for Renters and Landlords [70], PEI Government
- COVID-19 and Renting [71], Tenant Support Centre
Quebec Resources
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- Questions and answers pertaining to employers and workers [72], Quebec Government
- Financial Assistance (COVID-19) [73], Quebec Government
- COVID-19: Employment Resources [74], Stikeman Elliot
- COVID-19: Summary of Quebec and Federal Tax Measures and Financial Assistance [75], Lavery Lawyers
Renter Resources
- Your Rights [76], RCLALQ
- Rights and Obligations of the Lessee [77], Regie du Logement Québec
Saskatchewan
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- Saskatchewan Assistance Program [78], Saskatchewan Government
- Support for Workers [79], Saskatchewan Government
- COVID-19 Support Resource List [80], July 27, 2020, SREDA
Renter Resources
- COVID-19 & Renters’ Rights in Saskatchewan [81], Law Society of Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory
Employment & Unemployment Resources
- Economic and social supports: COVID-19 [82], Yukon Government
- On-reserve Income Assistance Program [83], Government of Canada
Renter Resources
- Paying rent, loans or mortgage during COVID-19 [84], Yukon Government
Additional Resources
- Resources for Students: COVID-19 response information [85], Yukon University
Survivors of Domestic Violence
From Draw the Line [86]: Many survivors of violence are most at-risk in their own homes.
It is a complicated and unprecedented situation, when “Self-Isolating at Home” is both the primary advice for our health crisis, yet the most common location of harassment, violence and lethality for women and children experiencing and or at risk of gender-based violence.
Learn more at www.oaith.ca [87]
Shelters and sexual assault centres may require support from their community over the coming weeks through donations of essential items and funds to assist in their day to day operations; please visit www.sheltersafe.ca [88] to find the contact information for the shelter in or nearest to your community to find out how you can support them.
Are you experiencing violence? There are supports:
Find a shelter: www.sheltersafe.ca [89]
Find a sexual assault centre: www.sexualassaultsupport.ca [90]
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511
Talk4Healing: 1-855-554 HEAL
Fem’aide: 1-877-336-2433
Thank you to Heather Lawson for her assistance compiling this list of resources for our communities.