Further to our May 7, 2020 blog post, on May 15 WorkSafeBC released industry-specific guidelines and resources on its website for the following sectors: Restaurants, cafes, pubs Salons and personal services Real estate Arts and cultural facilities (Museums, art galleries, and libraries) Retail Education K-12 Parks and outdoor spaces Health services In-person counselling Office space WorksafeBC ...
The Federal government has announced approximately $9 billion in aid for post-secondary students impacted by COVID 19. This aid signals recognition by the government of the potential significant negative impacts of COVID19 on post-secondary students. Students may have their ability to continue their studies impacted by COVID-19, they may be unable to secure and retain ...
Employers can begin applying the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy beginning April 27. The wage subsidy has been put in place to enable employers to rehire workers who were previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, to help prevent further job losses and to put employers in a better position to resume normal operations after the ...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more measures to help Canadian businesses survive the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased measures include expanding eligibility for the previously announced loan program for small businesses and assistance with commercial rent. The loan program provides businesses with access to a loan of up to $40,000, backed ...
In the recent weeks, a number of Provincial and Federal benefits have been announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the sheer volume of information that has been released about these benefits, Rose Keith, QC thought it would be helpful to create an easy to navigate Chart to help simplify decisions for individuals ...
Further details were provided today by Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Morneau with respect to the 75% wage subsidy announced on Friday (the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)). The wage subsidy provides government funding for eligible businesses for a period of up to three months, retroactive to March 15. The wage subsidy is equivalent ...
The government this morning announced major support for Canada medium and small businesses. There are limited details available today with Prime Minister Trudeau indicating that the details will be rolled out by Monday, March 30. The PM indicated that the plan is being put in place to ensure that businesses are able to continue to ...
As part of the Federal Government’s relief plan, the government announced a wage subsidy equivalent to 10% of wages. The subsidy is not a direct payment to businesses but rather is a reduction in the amount of remittances that the employer must make to revenue Canada. To be eligible for the subsidy the Company must: ...
The Senate has approved the Coronavirus support package and the spending bill has received Royal Assent. The Bill, titled Covid-19 Emergency Response Act (the “Act”) includes broad new measures to support workers and businesses dealing with the impact of the pandemic. $52 billion of the package will be to provide direct support to Canadian workers ...
