PLEA gratefully acknowledges our primary core funder the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan for their continuing and generous support of our organization.
For complete information about supports and programs provided by the Government of Canada see Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. See Information for Businesses and Workers for information about the supports provided by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Many individuals and families are struggling financially because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Below is a summary of some assistance available to individuals and families generally. There are also supports for specific populations including people with disabilities, students, seniors and Indigenous peoples. Information about these supports can be found on both canada.ca and saskatchewan.ca.
CRCB provides $500 before taxes, per week, for up to 42 weeks to eligible workers who unable to work at least 50% of the week because they need to look after a child under 12 because for reasons related to Covid-19. Examples include people who need to care for their children because of school or daycare closures. This benefit is also available to workers who need to care for a child or family member who has Covid-19 or who needs to quarantine because of Covid-19.
Workers must not be eligible for other supports. This benefit is available until May 7, 2022.
CRSB provides $500 before taxes per week for up to 4 weeks, for workers who are sick or must self-isolate for reasons related to Covid-19.
This benefit is available until May 7, 2022.
Temporary changes were made to EI to assist Canadians during the Covid-19 pandemic. For claims starting between September 26, 2021 and November 20, 2022, the minimum benefit rate for EI clients is $300 per week before taxes in most cases.
CWLB provides $300 a week to eligible workers who are unable to work due to a temporary local lockdown anytime between October 24, 2021 and May 7, 2022.
The benefit is only available when a COVID-19 lockdown order is designated for your region.
Homeowners facing financial hardship may be eligible for a mortgage payment deferral of up to six months. This is based on an agreement between the homeowner and the lender. Deferred payments still need to be paid at a later date with interest.
Employees are entitled to unpaid public health emergency leave from their job if they are required to isolate or they need to care for their child who is in isolation.
The Saskatchewan Government has amended the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 to allow for paid time off from work for employees to get vaccinated for Covid-19. Special Vaccination Leave is similar to provisions allowing residents to vote during a general election. The special vaccination leave requires that during the pandemic:
Many businesses are struggling financially because of the Covid-19 pandemic. There is financial assistance available to businesses generally. There are also supports for specific types of businesses including Indigenous businesses, tourism businesses and businesses in the oil and gas sectors. Information about these supports can be found on both canada.ca and saskatchewan.ca.
PLEA can provide you with information to help you understand many legal matters you, a family member or friend may be facing.