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CERB Extended by Eight Weeks

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OTTAWA — On June 16, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks...

Feds Hint at CERB Extension

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking at extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and is promising an...

Federal Government Launches Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

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OTTAWA — Delivering on targeted measures announced on April 17, the federal government launched the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) on May 13. The...

Supportive Measures: a Look at Federal Support Offerings

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Many changes and additions have been made to the federal government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan since it was originally announced in mid-March.“We’re going to...

Federal Government Announces Additional Support for Small Businesses

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new measures to support businesses on April 16, including the introduction of a rent-assistance program. The federal government...

Government Expanding Access to CERB and Support for Essential Workers

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OTTAWA — The federal government has announced plans to expand eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). These changes are intended to better...

Legislation Passed for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

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OTTAWA — The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) was passed and received Royal Assent on April 11. This legislation includes the additional flexibilities announced on April 8,...

Federal Government Making Changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program

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OTTAWA — The federal government has announced temporary changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program to help employers hire summer staff and provide young...

Webinar Provides Lawyer’s Perspective on CERB and Wage Subsidies

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TORONTO — Restaurants Canada recently hosted a webinar focused on navigating the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program. Roberto Sarjoo, director, Marketing &...

Industry Reacts to Proposed Plastics Ban

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TORONTO — A proposed ban on single-use plastics is drawing a mixed reaction from members of the foodservice industry and other business groups. Tony Elenis, president and...