Business Updates
Daily Update: June 25, 2020
Daily Update: June 25, 2020 Supports for Business Fall Funding for Startups and SMEs now available through Venture for Canada Employer and student applications are now for our Fall 2020 hiring period! Work-from-home internships are welcome, and employers can identify an eligible from their own network or hire from our pre-vetted candidate pool. The Program…
Read MoreDaily Update: June 24, 2020
Daily Update: June 24, 2020 Supports for Business The Big Spend On July 25, make a purchase from a local small business, add your name to the big spend list, and share on social using #TheBigSpend. Find out more information about this initiative and promotional materials. Investing in Net-Zero Energy Residential Buildings Canada’s Minister of…
Read MoreDaily Update: June 23, 2020
Daily Update: June 23, 2020 Supports for Business Federal Government Extends Time Periods Given To Employers To Recall Employees Laid Off Due To COVID-19 The government announced today an extension on a temporary layoff. Prior to these changes, employers could temporarily layoff their employees for up to three months if no notice with a recall…
Read MoreDaily Update: June 22, 2020
Daily Update: June 22, 2020 Supports for Business Travel Alberta announces $17 million investment to help restart Alberta’s tourism industry Three new federal and provincial funding programs for Alberta destination management organizations and tourism businesses are addressing key areas of need, as identified in a recent Travel Alberta industry COVID-19 impact survey: $4 million –…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 19, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 19, 2020 Supports for Business Applications For Expanded Canada Emergency Business Accounts (CEBA) Are NOT Available Today Please note that the applications for the CEBA expansion, which the government had indicated would become available today, are in fact not available. The Finance Minister tweeted the news late Thursday, indicating the government…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 18, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 18, 2020 Supports for Business Helping Overnight Camps Prepare for 2021 These camps have been affected in a unique way due to the COVID-19 pandemic, losing revenue while incurring ongoing overhead costs such as insurance, security systems and utilities to maintain facilities and prevent damage. Under the Overnight Camps (for Children…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 17, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 17, 2020 Supports for Business Minister of Finance to present an Economic and Fiscal Snapshot Finance Minister Bill Morneau will present an Economic and Fiscal Snapshot on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. The snapshot will provide information on the current state of the economy and the Government of Canada’s response to support…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 16, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 16, 2020 Supports for Business More Protection for Commercial Tenants Bill 23, the Commercial Tenancies Protection Act, would protect eligible commercial tenants from having their leases terminated due to non-payment of rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If passed, the act would also prevent landlords from raising rent and…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 15, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 15, 2020 Supports for Business Applications For Expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Available Starting Friday Today the government announced that beginning on Friday, businesses will be able to apply for the CEBA under the expanded criteria to allow more businesses to qualify. The CEBA is available through your primary financial…
Read MoreDaily COVID-19 Update: June 12, 2020
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 12, 2020 Supports for Business Maintaining and Strengthening Canada’s Food Production and Processing Sector The government today announced the $77.5 million Emergency Processing Fund (EPF) as part of the Government of Canada’s action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of COVID-19. The program will prioritize projects based…
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