Across the country, April 1 will mark the first rent due date since the COVID-19 pandemic hit home in Canada. As the pandemic ravages the economy, leaving more than a million Canadians suddenly unemployed, provincial governments have rolled out emergency measures for both tenants and landlords.
So far, all provinces have to some degree suspended evictions, which represent a health concern as Canadians are told to practice social distancing.
Many jurisdictions also offer financial help for utility bills or the option to postpone payments. However, the degree of emergency assistance for tenants varies significantly across jurisdictions.