There 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

• BC Rental Supplement Programs
• COVID-19 and Tenancies
• Support for renters, landlords during COVID-19

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

• NWT Housing & Rent Supports

Nova Scotia

• COVID-19 Support for Nova Scotians and Businesses

Nunavut

• Government of Nunavut

Ontario

• Renting: changes during COVID-19
• COVID-19: Support for People

Prince Edward Island

• COVID-19 Supports for Renters and Landlords

Quebec

• Quebec Temporary Aid for Workers
• Renters Financial Assistance Program

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement (SRHS)
• Office of Residential Tenancies

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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