COVID-19 Financial Relief
There are a number of initiatives being taken by levels of government and various organizations to offset the financial impact on residents, small- and large-scale businesses, and non-profit organizations caused by COVID-19. We will do our best to post them all on this page.
Provincial Government Initiatives
For individuals
- The Province of Nova Scotia's Support for individuals and families
- Home Energy Assistance Top-Up (HEAT): $400 rebate for emergency home heating or power bills.
- Nova Scotia Covid Relief Fund (NSCR): $400 rebate to help households impacted by the Covid 19 with their home heating or power bills.
For businesses
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Visit the Province's Business Support webpage for information on assistance available for NS businesses
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Sector Impact Support Program is the latest assistance program for NS businesses
Federal Government Initiatives
For individuals
- Visit the Government of Canada's website for all of the up-to-date information about Canada's Economic Response Plan for Individuals
For businesses
- The Government of Canada is offering programs to help manage your business through COVID-19
- Canada's Economic Response Plan for Businesses
Third Party Initiatives
For businesses
- The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers free business continuity resources and other supports for entrepreneurs
- Support for Tourism Businesses: https://tourismstrong.ca/