Trudeau announced Ottawa had come to an agreement with the provinces and territories on a national commercial rent subsidy plan. The update on the Canada emergency commercial rent assistance (CECRA) program was also welcomed by landlords and small business advocates. Save Small Business, t he Canadian Federation of Independent Business , Restaurants Canada and others have lobbied for rent relief since March. In that sector, Ottawa's rent relief program "could be a game changer for the next three months," said the group's vice-president, David Lefebvre. Jon Shell of Save Small Business believes Ottawa’s rent relief program should have included a national moratorium on commercial evictions, like plans in other countries.

Source: CBC News April 26, 2020 07:52 UTC