Sole proprietors and family-owned corporations now qualify for CEBA

Independent retailers are critical in creating strong communities and a healthy retail ecosystem. As of Friday, June 19, 2020, retailers who have yet to qualify for the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) will now be able to do so under the expanded qualification requirements, which include retailers that are sole proprietors and family-owned corporations that pay employees through dividends rather than payroll. Retailers can apply through their financial institution.