The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing $500 for employed and self-employed residents of Labrador City and Wabush whose income has been affected by wildfires in the region.
This assistance is available for individuals who cannot access income through employment or Employment Insurance (EI). It follows the $1,000 in one-time emergency financial assistance to households that had been ordered to evacuate their primary residence in Labrador City as a result of the wildfires.
To access this assistance individuals must:
- Be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Live and work inside Labrador City or Wabush and their employer’s business was interrupted by the wildfires and they could not attend work.
The Wildfire Emergency Employment Response is eligible for individuals who:
- Are not currently receiving emergency payments/salary continuance directly from their employer.
- Are not currently receiving EI.
How to apply: Please click here to apply.
Eligible members in a household should each apply separately. Applicants will be notified by the Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills if they are approved to receive this benefit.
To access this assistance, individuals must be registered with the Canadian Red Cross.
Those who have not yet registered with the Canadian Red Cross can do so:
- by telephone at 1-800-863-6582
- online at redcross.ca
Registration for this financial assistance will close on Monday, August 12.
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