Tag: federal government
CERB Extended by Eight Weeks
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...