Prime Minister announces opening of program to protect jobs and help businesses
Canadians are focused on keeping their jobs and paying their bills, as they continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19. That’s why the Government of Canada has put jobs and workers first, in our approach to support businesses during this challenging time. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that application documents and updated […]
Farmers to directly benefit from changes to Canada Emergency Business Account
“Today’s announced expansion of the eligibility to the Canada Emergency Business Account is a big deal for farmers across the country. We heard from many farmers that the Canada Emergency Business Account did not work for them, because many did not meet the payroll criteria. We listened to their concerns, and changed the eligibility to […]
Prime Minister announces expansion of support for workers and small businesses
Throughout the pandemic, the Government of Canada has focused on keeping Canadians safe and healthy and helping families pay their bills. That’s why we have introduced strong measures to protect middle class jobs and support businesses, so they can keep Canadians on the payroll during this challenging time. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced […]
Support for Community Organizations Helping Canadians
Canadian charities and non-profit organizations are on the frontlines. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for their services is now greater than ever before and they are doing more with fewer donations and fewer volunteers. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that charities and non-profit organizations requiring […]
Minister Ng announces more support for women entrepreneurs amid COVID-19
Canadian women entrepreneurs are key to our economic success as a country, and they make invaluable contributions to our communities. However, women still face unique and systemic barriers to starting and growing a business, and they remain underrepresented in our economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women entrepreneurs. It has severely affected sectors such […]
Government extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to support Canadians and protect jobs during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) helps businesses keep employees on the payroll and encourages employers to re-hire workers previously laid off, and better positions businesses to […]
Farm Credit Canada-backed fund offers innovative and flexible solutions for uncertain times
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of Farm Credit Canada (FCC), today announced the launch of a $100-million Agriculture and Food Business Solutions Fund to support proven, viable companies through unexpected business disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in partnership with Forage Capital Inc. – a Calgary-based venture capital […]
Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen
Additional seasonal, retail and household businesses must follow public health guidelines Today, the Ontario government announced the retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to open or expand their services on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve […]
Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Further Protect Farm Workers
Funding will help enhance health and safety measures during COVID-19 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $2.25 million to help farmers better protect employees and ensure the continued supply of healthy food products for consumers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), the federal and provincial governments […]
COVID-19: $962 million additional support fund now available to businesses and communities affected by the pandemic
Government of Canada will support more small businesses and communities with targeted assistance delivered by regional development agencies. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainty and anxiety for small businesses and their employees in all regions of Canada. These businesses are at the heart of communities nationwide and are a source of local jobs and […]