Information about the Government of British Columbia’s COVID-19 financial supports.
The COVID-19 pandemic created immediate impacts for businesses and individuals across British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia's COVID-19 Action Plan details the supports available to individuals and businesses throughout B.C.
The B.C. Government's economic recovery plan, StrongerBC, outlines how the government intends to help people, businesses, and communities recover and emerge from COVID-19 stronger and better prepared for the next stage of recovery.
- The government's COVID-19 supports for businesses page has a full list of the economic supports available.
- You can also download this regularly updated B.C. government PDF, which provides a helpful summary of its support for businesses and individuals in B.C. during COVID-19.
Programs for Businesses
- B.C. Increased Employment Incentive
- B.C. PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment
- Employer Health Tax (EHT) deferrals
- Alacracity Canada Digital Marketing Bootcamp
- COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
- WorkSafeBC premium payments for employers using CEWS
- BC Hydro flexible payment plans
- ICBC payment deferral
View all Government of B.C. programs for businesses, including industry-specific supports
Programs for Individuals
- B.C. Student Loans
- B.C. Student Access Grant
- ICBC payment deferral
- Senior’s Supplement
- Rent Increase Freeze
View all Government of B.C. programs for individuals and families
