We’ve compiled the resources provided by governments and gig platforms created to help ease the burden created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check each resource directly for the most up to…
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Instacart has promised to pay shoppers up to 14 days of pay if diagnosed or placed in mandatory quarantine due to COVID-19.
Skip the Dishes said it has shared health resources with drivers and that it’s monitoring the situation.
COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program for eligible Dashers in United States (including Puerto Rico), Australia, and Canada.
Any driver or delivery person who is diagnosed with COVID‑19 or is individually asked to self‑isolate by a public health authority will receive financial assistance for up to 14 days…
Relief for those directly affected: We’ll provide funds to drivers — based on their previous activity on the Lyft platform — if they’re diagnosed with COVID-19 or put under individual…
Apply online for a deferral
Grant program for up to $600
One-time tax free $1,000 payment to British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected by the outbreak.
Administered through Ontario Works (OW) for any Ontarians not covered by federal programs
The minimum amount seniors can withdraw from their RRIFs has been decreased by 25% easing allowing them to keep more of their investments intact.
6-month payment deferrals for mortgages, relief on other credit products.
Anyone with a Canadian student loan will receive a 6-month interest free grace period.
This will provide an additional $300 per child for families with children (approximately 3.5 million Canadians to benefit) on their May CCB payment.
This will simplify the process of receiving EI benefits and extend how long you can receive benefits for to 76 weeks.
This tax-free benefit would provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
