Federal Government: 

• Applications for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit are now open 

Newfoundland:

• An amendment has been made to the Shops’ Closing Regulations to allow select stores to open for business on Good Friday (April 10) 
• Stores that are not exempt under the Regulations, but are deemed by order of the Chief Medical Officer of Health as services essential to the life, health or personal safety of individuals and animals, will be provided the option to open for business on Good Friday 
• These stores are not required to open on Good Friday, but will have the option to do so 

New Brunswick:

• A pandemic task force has been established by the provincial government to help combat COVID-19 
• The task force will be vested with decision-making authority about the pandemic response for all aspects of the health-care system, including the regional health authorities, Extra-Mural and Ambulance New Brunswick, primary care, and the long-term care system 

Quebec:

• The government announced the allocation of $100 million for the Concerted Actions for Job Retention Program
• Companies can receive grants to help them cover the costs of training activities 

Ontario:

• The Ontario government is offering direct financial support to parents 
• The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those 0 to 21 years of age with special needs 
• Families can complete a simple online application at Ontario’s Support for Families web page to access this financial support 
• During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario government is deferring $15 million in property taxes for people and businesses in parts of Northern Ontario located outside of municipal boundaries 
• Taxpayers will have 90 extra days to pay without incurring interest or penalties 

Alberta: 

• Bits and Pieces program – More than 1,700 offers of support have poured into the government’s Bits and Pieces program from private and non-profit organizations 
• Offers include commercial vehicles, hotel rooms and mobile trailers, food and water services, hospital gowns, face masks, ventilators and other personal protective equipment