Employers with an establishment in Québec that qualify for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for a qualifying period can also claim the credit for contributions to the health services fund for the same period.

The CEWS was initially granted for a 12-week period (March 15 to June 6, 2020). On May 15, 2020, it was extended until August 29, 2020. The credit for contributions to the health services fund was also extended through August 29, 2020.

On July 17, 2020, the CEWS was extended again, this time until November 21, 2020. As a result, the credit for contributions to the health services fund has also been extended until November 21, 2020. The qualifying periods for the credit for contributions to the health services fund are the same as those for the CEWS.

For more information about the extension, see information bulletin 2020-11, published by the Ministère des Finances.

For information about the credit for contributions to the health services fund, click Credit for Contributions to the Health Services Fund in Respect of Employees on Paid Leave Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic or consult the FAQ for businesses.