COVID-19 Updates, Resources and News
This page lists resources and information for individuals and families regarding government programs, services and supports available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a difficult time for everyone. Please know we are committed to supporting your family through it. If you have questions that are not addressed by the sources below, please reach out to us. If you need to speak to us regarding your commercial taxes, please contact our Finance Department at 613-687-5536 and ask to speak to the Treasurer.
The municipal website has additional information regarding COVID-19, as does our social media pages, related to operations and supports for individuals.
Renfrew County District Health Unit is requesting the use of face masks when physical distancing is not possible (May 15).
Government Support
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Individuals
Individuals and families
- A new temporary salary top-up for low-income essential workers
- Increasing the Canada Child Benefit
- Special Goods and Services Tax credit payment
- Extra time to file income tax returns
- Mortgage support
People facing loss of income
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Backgrounder information Comparison of EI and CERB (Updated April 16)
Indigenous peoples
- Indigenous Community Support Fund
- Supporting preparedness in First Nations and Inuit communities
- Making personal hygiene products and nutritious food more affordable
- Providing support to Indigenous post-secondary students
In addition to the measures above, Indigenous peoples can also access benefits listed under Support for individuals and Support for businesses.
People who need it most
- Improving access to essential food support
- Enhancing the Reaching Home initiative
- Women's shelters and sexual assault centres
- Youth support: mental health
Seniors
- Reduced minimum withdrawals for Registered Retirement Income Funds
- Supporting the delivery of items and personal outreach
- Immediate and essential services through the New Horizons for Seniors Program
Students and recent graduates
- Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) (Open May 15) Seeking work? JOB BANK
- Creating new jobs and opportunities
- Launching a new national service initiative (more details to come) I Want to Help volunteer program with education grant
- Helping students continue their studies in the fall
- Supporting international students working in an essential service
- Suspend repayment and interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans
- Providing youth with mental health support
Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
Government News and Media Channels
Office of the Prime Minister
Government of Canada Newsroom
Ontario 2019 Novel Coronavirus (NEW site March 30)
Government of Ontario Newsroom Roadmap to Reopen the Economy (Announced April 27, 2020)
Ontario Business Information Toll Free Number 1-888-444-3659
Government of Ontario: COVID-19: Tackling the Barriers request temporary rule or regulation change (NEW site April 29)
General Health Resources
Renfrew County & District Health Unit Information
Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
Health Canada Federal Status and Information
The Conference Board of Canada Mental Health Checklist For Getting Through Quarantine
Public Health Ontario COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Canadian Mental Health Association Tips to Respond to Employee COVID-19 Anxiety
Provincial Mental Health Support Services
Ontario Community Support Association
Champlain Support Network
