Alberta Government introduces the Utility Payment Deferral Program Act
If passed, the
Utility Payment Deferral Program Act
will allow electricity and natural gas providers to apply for loans either from the Balancing Pool or from the Government of Alberta, ensuring they have the cash flow to support Albertans through the Utility Payment Deferral Program.
Continued monitoring of food processing plants
Public health officials, Occupational Health and Safety, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and others have all
worked together
to protect worker safety at the plants and help limit the spread of COVID-19.
CBRN webinar:
Ensuring the recovery and resilience of Canada’s food service sector
Join Molson Coors Canada President Frederic Landtmeters, Boston Pizza President and CEO Jim Treliving, Firkin Group of Pubs President Larry Issacs and Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Perrin Beatty on May 12, 2020 at 12:30pm MT for a special roundtable on ensuring the recovery and resilience of Canada's food service sector.
Register online
.
Canadian Chamber/StatsCan survey shows impact of COVID-19 on diverse business owners
ATB makes changes to crowdfunding platform to help support small businesses throughout COVID-19
From May 1 to July 1, 2020, Alberta businesses can launch a relief crowdfunding campaign with ATB BoostR at no cost.
Learn more
about the platform and how to get started.
Statement on joint commitment with WTO members to maintain predictable and rules-based trade
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, issued a
statement on maintaining predictable and rules-based trade at this critical time.