Area of Law: Coronavirus COVID-19
Answer # 7215
Provincial relief programs for renters
Region: Ontario Answer # 7215There are various provincial relief programs available for residents during the Coronavirus pandemic. In some cases, there are programs specifically aimed at helping renters. Visit the following links for the most up-to-date information, including on current eviction procedures:
Alberta
- Alberta’s Recovery Plan
- Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta, Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta
- Alberta Rental Evictions
British Columbia
Manitoba
- Residential Tenancies Branch COVID-19 Info for Renters
- Manitoba Housing
New Brunswick
- Resources for Residents
- Rent Supplement Assistance Program
- Residential Tenancies Tribunal – FAQS COVID-19 & Evictions
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Service NL, Landlord & Tenant
- Public Legal Education Association of NL – COVID-19 and Landlord Tenant Relations
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
- Government of Yukon: Paying rent, loans for mortgage during COVID-19
- Rent Assist Program
More info
For information on available federal supports for individuals and businesses, visit the Government of Canada Economic Response Plan website.
For up-to-date information on Coronavirus COVID-19, visit Health Canada, the World Health Organization, and our related links.
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