The staff of District Realty understands that during these challenging times, it is not business as usual. Even though our office is closed to the public, we are still hard at work maintaining our properties and looking after the needs of our tenants.
We are currently showing apartments and commercial space in-person – following social distancing protocols, and are also offering video tours. We have converted our application process to a contactless system – doing our best to ensure the safety of our applicants and staff.
Our office and site staff have received additional training on how best to avoid contracting the virus, and we have increased the cleaning frequency of the common areas of all the buildings under our management to protect our tenants and the general public.
Please see below for information on the Federal Government’s economic response plan, and, as always, should you need to contact us, please call 613-759-8383 or email info@districtrealty.com.
Employment Insurance (EI) – The one week waiting period is being waived for those confirmed with COVID-19 and unable to work. Applicants will be required to meet the medical evidence requirements and complete an application with your provincial EI agency, before being considered eligible for sick benefits. More information is available by clicking here.
Emergency Care Benefit – This benefit will provide up to $900 every two weeks for up to 15 weeks for workers who are staying home because they are sick, quarantined, in isolation, or caring for someone who is sick. More information is still be released by the government on the CRA website.
Emergency Support Benefit – This benefit will help Canadians who lose their job and are not eligible for Employment Insurance, including those that are self-employed. More information is still be released by the government on the CRA website.
Canada Child Benefit: Those receiving the Canada Child Benefit will see a temporary boost in the coming months.
The following link has up-to-date information with respect to the Federal Government’s economic response plan, including support for small business owners. This includes a fund to assist businesses to retain their employees; deferred tax filing to August 31, 2020; and access to credit through the BDC & Export Development Canada.