Tag: Government of Canada
Feds Announce Canada’s First-Ever Black Entrepreneurship Program
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced investments of up to nearly $221 million, in partnership with Canadian financial institutions, to launch Canada’s...
Federal Government Announces CERB Extension, Temporary EI Changes
OTTAWA — Last week, the federal government announced an additional four-week extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to a maximum of 28...
Fish- and Seafood-Processing Businesses to Get Support from New Initiative
VANCOUVER — The Government of Canada has introduced the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF), a $62.5-million fund designed to help fish and seafood processors...
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...
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...
New Federal Support Announced to Protect Canadian Jobs
OTTAWA — Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new actions to protect Canadian jobs and provide more support to businesses and organizations dealing...
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,...
