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ACC's comment on Alberta relaunch strategy
Reopening Canada's economy
The COVID-19 pandemic curve is starting to flatten; provinces and territories are allowing businesses to reopen, and Canada needs a plan to restart the economy. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has identified
five key areas
that need to be part of the country’s strategy to reopen the economy quickly and safely. The CCC is also looking to hear from you.
CCC webinar: The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Explained
Join the Canadian Chamber on Thursday, May 7, 9 a.m. MT, to tackle common questions that have surfaced and discuss CEWS with tax partner John Di Liso at
Grant Thornton LLP.
Register online.
Government of Canada creates COVID-19 supply council
The Government of Canada
announced
the creation of the COVID-19 Supply Council which will bring together a diverse group of leaders to provide the government with advice on the procurement of critical goods and services required as part of Canada’s COVID-19 response and recovery.
Statement on joint action plan to facilitate flow of goods, services and personnel amid COVID-19
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, issued a
statement
on the joint action plan to maintain global supply chains.
Prime Minister announces virtual care and mental health tools for Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
announced
an investment of $240.5 million to develop, expand, and launch virtual care and mental health tools to support Canadians.
Increased access to fibre helps protect jobs
The
Forest Jobs Action Plan
supports forest businesses by increasing the annual allowable cut by up to 13 per cent, while ensuring continued sustainable forest management principles.