This program is designed to compensate essential workers who earn less than the Canada Emergency Benefit (CEP).
Eligible workers will be entitled to a premium of $100 per week for a period of 16 weeks. This measure applies retroactively to March 15, 2020.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for the program, you must meet all of the following conditions:
- Work in an essential sector(refer to government list)
- Be at least 15 years old at the time of application
- Earn a gross salary of $550 a week or less (for a person working 40 hours a week, we’re talking about a maximum hourly rate of $13.75/hour).
- Have an annual working income of at least $5,000 (calculated before the benefit)
- Total annual income of $28,600 or less (calculated before the benefit)
- Reside in Quebec on December 31, 2019 and plan to remain there throughout 2020
A person cannot receive the WITP for a week if he or she has received the ECP, the Canada Student Emergency Benefit (CSEB) or an amount from the Temporary Worker’s Assistance Program (TWAP) for that week.
However, a person remains eligible for the WITP if his or her employer receives government assistance for wages paid by the employer (for example, the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy).
Make a request
Since May 19, it has been possible to apply online via the Mon dossier pour les citoyens portal on the Revenu Québec website. The deadline for applying for PIRTE is November 15, 2020. The first payment is due on May 27. Payments will be made every two weeks thereafter.
You can also sign up for direct deposit on the Revenu Québec portal to receive PIRTE payments more quickly.
