Weekly Update
Weekly Update: September 25 – October 1, 2020
Supports for Business Canada’s Premiers Reiterate Priorities Canada’s Premiers held their annual meeting by teleconference to discuss their consensus priorities and the federal Throne Speech, along with their responses to COVID-19 and actions to support economic recovery in every province and territory. September extension for CECRA is now available This is the final extension of…
Read MoreWeekly Update: September 18 – 24, 2020
Supports for Business Governor General Delivers Speech from the Throne On September 23, 2020, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the second session of the 43rd Parliament and outline the government’s agenda. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce responded with their statement: Throne…
Read MoreWeekly Update: September 11 – 17, 2020
Supports for Business Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy (IGS)Â A government-wide strategy will create jobs and drive investment and diversification in Alberta, while a new consultation will modernize intellectual property in the province. Alberta’s Investment and Growth Strategy (IGS) is a $75-million initiative led by the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. Â In addition a…
Read MoreWeekly Update: September 4 – 10, 2020
Supports for Business Government Announces Extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses Today the Government of Canada announced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program will be extended for the month of September. The government also announced this will be the final extension for the CECRA program. More information. Advancing the growth of food…
Read MoreWeekly Update: August 28-September 3, 2020
Supports for Business Applications now open – Canada United Small Business Relief Fund The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund is now accepting applications. SMEs across Canada* can apply to receive a relief grant of up to $5,000 to help with their COVID-19 recovery efforts. Businesses can learn more and apply by visiting https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/ Changes…
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