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How to apply for EI during COVID-19
Service Canada COVIC-19 Assistance Line
1-833-381-2725
General support for individuals |
ENHANCED CHILD TAX BENEFIT |
| $300/Child - Included in May CTB Payment |
| Who is eligible: Parents/Guardians of one or more children under the age of 18. |
| How to apply: Recipients of the Child Tax Benefit will receive the Enhanced Benefit, no application required |
CMHC: INSURED MORTGAGE PROTECTION PROGRAM |
| $50 Billion for mortgage payments, deferrals, and payment arrangements |
MORTGAGE DEFERRAL |
| Up to 6 months of deferral on mortgage payments, skip a payment, automobile loans, and credit cards |
| Who can apply: Case by case basis. Speak with your bank for more information |
Oilfields Food Bank |
| Who is eligible: Local residents of Black Diamond, Turner Valley and surrounding area. Contact Oilfields Food Bank for other criteria. |
| How to receive assistance: Call 403-612-1291 on Mondays between 9-6 pm or Tuesdays between 9-2 pm to make your hamper request, intake will be done over the phone. |
Support for people facing unemployment or unable to work |
Emergency Isolation Support |
| $1,146 one time payment available now |
| Who can apply: Eligible working Albertans can receive a one-time emergency isolation support payment of $1,146 if they are required to self-isolate or are the sole caregiver of someone in self-isolation and they have no other source of pay or compensation. This is a temporary program to bridge the gap until the Federal Emergency Care Benefit is available in April. |
| How to apply: Apply online through MyAlberta |
EMERGENCY CARE BENEFIT |
| $450/Week for up to 15 weeks - Available by early April |
| Who can apply: Self employed Canadians, contractors, freelancers, part time workers, in self isolation or taking care of their loved ones. |
| How to apply: Link will be posted when it becomes available |
EMERGENCY SUPPORT BENEFIT |
| Up to 14 weeks of support equivalent to EI - Available by early April |
| Who can apply: Anyone who has lost employment but doesn’t qualify for employment insurance. |
GST CREDIT |
| Average $400/Individual and $600/Couple - available by early May |
| Who is eligible: Low and moderate income families |
| How to apply: No application necessary |