Provincial and Federal Supports for Businesses and Employers

May 4, 2020

Provincial and Federal Supports for Businesses and Employers

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant, and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.

As businesses struggle with revenue loss, the provincial and federal governments have stepped up with relief efforts.

Here are some links that may be able to provide support for your business:

Provincial:

Small Business BC

BC Chamber of Commerce

Restaurants - Sale and Delivery of Packaged Liquor

Child Care providers Temporary Emergency Funding

BC Hydro Relief Fund for small businesses

Fortis Billing support during COVID-19

Federal:

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)

Canada Emergency Business Account

Business Credit Availability Program

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance

Small Business Help Centre

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses