Key highlights of the new Canada Dental Benefit program are that families with a household income under $90,000 may be eligible for direct payments from CRA, two payments per eligible child are available, and applications are being accepted as of December 1, 2022.

The government has announced new proposed regulatory changes to temporarily expand eligibility for wage and commercial rent support for businesses and other organizations under the Local Lockdown Program.

The CRA adopted certain positions on employer-provided benefits pertaining to commuting costs and parking, as well as computer and home office equipment.

The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting Canadian businesses and organizations in the face of the ongoing pandemic. These measures will ensure that the hardest-hit sectors and those who are most affected by the pandemic will continue to receive the support they need.

On December 22, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB) to better support Canadian workers. The expanded access to CWLB is now in effect and Canadians in designated regions affected by lockdowns or qualifying capacity restrictions can apply for the benefit.