The agriculture and agri-food sector plays a critical role in distributing safe, high-quality food to Canadians. Maintaining the integrity of the agri-food supply chain during an emergency is essential for all Canadians.
Continue readingAvoiding layoffs and rehiring employees Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Temporary 10% Wage Subsidy Extending the Work-Sharing program Access to credit Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Rural businesses and communities Assisting innovative and early-stage businesses Young entrepreneurs Businesses in the territories Small and medium-sized businesses unable to access other …
Continue readingReduced minimum withdrawals for Registered Retirement Income Funds reduced the required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25 per cent for 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/registered-retirement-income-fund-rrif.html Supporting the delivery of items and personal outreach $9 million through United Way Canada for local organizations to support practical services to Canadian seniors. These services could include the delivery of groceries, medications, or …
Continue readingNew travel advisories were announced March 16, 2020, March 18, 2020 and March 25, 2020 U.S. – Canada joint initiative: Temporary restriction of travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border for non-essential purposes https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/pm-covid19-eng.html https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/entering-canada Financial Assistance for Canadians outside Canada https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-info/financial-assistance/covid-19-financial-help Eligible Canadians currently outside Canada who need financial assistance can contact the nearest Government of Canada office or Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency …
Continue readingWhat measures has the federal government introduced to help businesses as it relates to tax filings? https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-businesses.html#more_time_to_pay_their_income_taxes What measures has the federal government introduced to help individuals as it relates to tax filings? https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html#extra_time_income_taxes
Continue readingWhat should I do if I think I have symptoms or think I may have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19? Federal self assessment tool: https://ca.thrive.health/covid19/en https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms.html Where can I get the most up to date information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and actions being taken to protect the health of Canadians? Information can be found on the Government of …
Continue readingIf you are a Canadian manufacturer or business that can assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies, your help is needed. If you can say yes to the following, we want to hear from you: You manufacture in Canada and/or have ready access to necessary inputs through your supply chain. You have equipment or facilities that can be …
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