ACC COVID-19 daily update
May 4, 2020
What's new
Weekly chamber call

The ACC will host our weekly update call with chambers tomorrow, May 5, at 10 a.m. Going forward, we will be using Zoom rather than 8x8 video conferencing.
 
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ACC's comment on Alberta relaunch strategy

Hear ACC President and CEO Ken Kobly's remarks to CTV news (5 minute mark) on Alberta's COVID-19 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.
In an effort to keep these bulletins focused on new daily developments, we have moved key COVID-19 resources to our website . This list is updated daily as new information becomes available.

If you have permission to share experiences from your members on navigating the new federal support programs, especially challenges or gaps businesses have found, please email hclifford@abchamber.ca. The ACC will use these stories to inform our feedback and advocacy on behalf of Alberta's business community.

On behalf of all of the ACC executive and staff, we thank you for all that you do. Please know we are here for you and wish you and yours good health and a timely end to the current situation. Please contact office@abchamber.ca with any questions or concerns.
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a federation of 124 community-based chambers of commerce representing more than 25,000 job creators.

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