Canadian Chamber AGM
Due to COVID-19, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has cancelled its in-person AGM and will hold a
virtual event on October 26 and 27, 2020.
COVID-19: Western Economic Diversification Canada launches Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support local economy
Today, the Government of Canada
announced
that businesses in Western Canada that are unable to access other existing measures can now apply for Regional Relief and Recovery Fund support through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD). As the regional development agency for western Canada, WD will work with key partners, like the
Community Futures Network of Canada'
s offices across the region to help western Canadian businesses get through these difficult times. A total of $304 million will be available for western Canadian businesses.
Canada Emergency Student Benefit application period to launch on May 15, 2020
Today, the Government of Canada
announced
that the application period for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) will begin on Friday, May 15, 2020. The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency, will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.
Varcoe: Calgary and Edmonton to lead Canadian cities down, but head rebound after 2020 (
Calgary Herald
)
A survey of Alberta business operators released this week found 90 per cent say the pandemic is affecting their business, while three-quarters say the oil price drop is hurting their bottom line.
“The restart is the No. 1 critical issue at this point in time. It needs to go smoothly,” said Alberta chambers CEO Ken Kobly.
Medicine Hat And District Chamber Of Commerce Business Guides
The Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce has produced two guides that will be useful for businesses in Alberta, geared towards both managing operations during COVID-19 and preparing to relaunch.
University Of Calgary webinar: Canada’s Energy Transition
What does Canada’s energy sector look like in the era of cheap oil? How can it continue to compete, and what is the role of universities in fostering innovation for Canada’s energy future? Join the University of Calgary on May 14 at 3 p.m. MT as it hosts a conversation with Peter Tertzakian, economist, investment strategist and best-selling author, about Canada’s energy transition.
Register
Postmedia business directory
Postmedia community newspapers are launching a free featured business directory for businesses that are open or that are reopening.
You are invited to submit specific information through Postmedia's
online form
if you are:
- offering gift cards, or services such as curbside pickup, takeout, or delivery;
- changing your capacity, hours of operation, or other aspects of your business;
- offering special hours to accommodate seniors’ needs;
- providing an essential service to the community.
