COVID 19

Daily COVID-19 Update: April 1, 2020 Supports for Business Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Additional details for the proposed Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy were announced today to encourage employers to re-hire workers previously laid off. The program includes individuals, taxable corporations, partnerships, not for profit organizations and registered charities. Public bodies would…

Daily COVID-19 Update: March 31, 2020 Supports for Business Prime Minister announces new partnerships with Canadian industries to fight COVID-19 The Government of Canada has signed new procurement agreements with Canadian companies to purchase and boost capacity to manufacture equipment and supplies including portable ventilators, surgical masks, and rapid testing kits. The government has ordered…

Daily COVID-19 Update: March 30, 2020 Supports for Business City Assessments Notices Delayed Due to the challenges of the recent COVID-19 crisis and the impact on department operations, the City of Medicine Hat is extending the notice of assessment date. For Single Family Residential and Farmland, the mail date was February 28th with a notice…

Daily COVID 19 Update: March 27, 2020 Supports for Business Wage Subsidy for Employers A major change was announced today by the Prime Minister in his daily press conference. The previously announced 10% wage subsidy has been increased to 75% to help small businesses keep operating and retain their employees.  This 75 per cent wage…

Daily COVID-19 Update: March 26, 2020 Supports for Business Export Development Canada and Business Development Bank of Canada The Business Credit Availability Program (BBCAP) through EDC and BDC allows both of these crown corporations to expand their programming to collaborate with private lenders for delivery of this program.  The program provides: Working capital loans of…