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COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides historical guidance on COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies for businesses, including CEWS, CERS, THRP, HHBRP, and CRHP. It covers the eligibility rules, revenue drop requirements, and specific conditions for wage and rent support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- COVID-19 wage subsidy claims.
- COVID-19 hiring subsidy claims.
- COVID-19 rent subsidy claims.
- Tourism and hospitality recovery support.
- Hardest-hit business recovery support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals and sole proprietors.
- Corporations and trusts that are not tax-exempt.
- Non-profit organizations and registered charities.
- Eligible partnerships and prescribed organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Public institutions, including municipalities, local governments, public universities, colleges, schools, and hospitals.
- Publicly traded companies that paid taxable dividends in certain claim periods.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible wages for wage or hiring subsidy claims.
- Eligible rent or property expenses for rent subsidy claims.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Amounts that do not meet the program’s eligible employee or eligible rent/property rules.
- Claims made for periods that do not meet the required revenue-drop conditions.
- Applications for more than one wage or hiring subsidy, or more than one rent subsidy, in the same claim period.
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA reviews the claim and confirms the information submitted.
- If an error is found, the CRA works with the applicant to correct it.
- Applicants can request a change to a previous claim if they made a mistake.
Additional information
- These subsidies are closed.
- You could only apply for one wage or hiring subsidy and one rent subsidy per claim period.
- For some programs, past revenue-drop calculation rules continued to apply.
- Applications were reviewed by the CRA to confirm the information submitted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)?
This program provides historical guidance on COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies for businesses, including CEWS, CERS, THRP, HHBRP, and CRHP. It covers the eligibility rules, revenue drop requirements, and specific conditions for wage and rent support.
Who is eligible for the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) program?
To be eligible for the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) program, you must:
Must meet general account conditions.
Must meet entity-type rules.
Must meet subsidy-specific revenue tests.
What expenses are eligible under COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)?
COVID-19 wage subsidy claims.
COVID-19 hiring subsidy claims.
COVID-19 rent subsidy claims.
Tourism and hospitality recovery support.
Hardest-hit business recovery support.
Who can I contact for more information about the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) available?
The COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) program is available across Canada.
Is the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)?
COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS) is funded by Municipality of West Elgin