COVID-19: Personal Finance

Bank of Canada – COVID-19: Actions to Support the Economy and Financial System

Information from the Bank of Canada.

BC COVID-19 Action Plan – Provincial Tax Changes

This page provides regularly updated information on the B.C. government’s tax and tax-related changes, incentives and benefits that are part of its COVID-19 Action Plan.

BC’s Financial Supports in Response to COVID-19

British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are able to access income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services, including the BC Recovery Benefit and BC Hydro and ICBC payment deferral.

Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Links to federal programs for families, people facing unemployment, people who are sick, quarantined, or in directed self-isolation, people who are unable to work, seniors, students, youth and businesses.

Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Newcomers, Temporary Residents and Refugees

If you live in Canada, even temporarily, and are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be support for you. Some of the information on this page is available in multiple languages.

Managing Financial Health in Challenging Times

Online resources to help navigate through a financial emergency from the Government of Canada.

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