ACC COVID-19 weekly update
October 15, 2020
What's new
Canadian Chamber AGM – Proxy deadline and updates
 
If you are not going to be joining the CCC conference, please complete the proxy form by Monday, October 19 so that you can be represented by Alberta chambers able to attend. 

This week, the Canadian Chamber announced that both the Honourable Doug Ford and the Honourable Erin O'Toole will be featured keynote speakers at this year's AGM & Convention.

Municipal red tape and business supports survey two

The second survey in our municipal red tape and business supports series is live. The data from last year's survey on this topic has been incredibly effective for our network's advocacy, and we are hoping to keep this momentum going with municipal elections coming up next year.

If you haven't already, please ask your board members to complete the three-minute survey. To share, please copy and paste the link below—do not copy the URL from your web browser.
 

ABAD wrap up

Thank you to everyone who supported our first-ever virtual Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. A huge congratulations to all finalists and winners—it's a privilege to be able to feature such exemplary businesses and organizations in Alberta. If you missed the event, the recording is now available on Youtube.
Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic

The Government of Canada announced its intention to introduce new, targeted supports to help hard-hit businesses and other organizations experiencing a drop in revenue. The government plans to introduce legislation to provide support that would help these businesses safely get through the second wave of the virus and the winter, including:
  • The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, which would provide simple and easy-to-access rent and mortgage support until June 2021 for qualifying organizations affected by COVID-19.
  • A top-up Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy of 25 per cent for organizations temporarily shut down by a mandatory public health order issued by a qualifying public health authority, in addition to the 65 per cent subsidy.
  • The extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until June 2021.
  • An expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA).

The Government of Canada launches applications for the Canada Recovery Benefit 

This week, the Government of Canada opened the application process for the CRB. Applications for the CRSB and the CRCB opened on October 5, 2020.

Have your say about Budget 2021

Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to help set the direction of the upcoming budget. The online survey is now live until Dec. 4, and telephone town halls will take place on Nov. 30, Dec. 2, and Dec. 3. More information is available at alberta.ca/BudgetConsultation.

More STEAM opportunities for students

Alberta’s government is partnering with Shad Canada to create more opportunities for Grades 10 and 11 students to take part in a STEAM and entrepreneurship summer program. Through a four-year funding partnership, Shad Canada will expand recruiting to more high schools and provide bursaries to more female, Indigenous, and low-income students, as well as those who live in remote or rural areas.

GOA webinar: Grant Writing 101 (October 22)

This 2-hour webinar covers core proposal and grant writing skills, how to avoid common pitfalls, understanding what funders look for, and tips on how to maintain good relationships with your funders.


CCC webinar: A vision for a thriving Canada in 2030 (October 20)

Join Deloitte Canada’s Anthony Viel, Managing Partner and Chief Executive and Georgina Black, Managing Partner, Government and Public Sector to discuss the actions Canada must take to stop our economy from settling back into its pre-pandemic path and, instead, create a better Canadian society for all by 2030.


CCC webinar: Strengthening Trade And Transportation Networks For Long-Term Prosperity (October 22)

Please join for an exclusive discussion with Gordon McKenzie, President and CEO, Canpotex, Hon. Perrin Beatty PC OC, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Michael Keenan, Deputy Minister, Transport Canada (invited), as they discuss what Canada can do to rise above the challenges facing Canada’s competitiveness and identify ways to mitigate the economic impact of events like COVID-19 in the future. This session will be moderated by Ryan Greer, Senior Director, Transportation and Infrastructure, Canadian Chamber of Commerce.


CCC webinar: Executive Summit Series (November 24)

The Executive Summit Series brings together senior executives and thought leaders for a dialogue on top issues affecting Canadian business. 

The Western event, taking place on November 24 will feature the Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, and panel discussions surrounding Canadian transportation and trade. 


Webinar: Introducing Enterprise Europe Network Canada (October 19)

This webinar will provide an introduction to the Enterprise Europe Network Canada and its services available to SMEs in Canada.


Webinar: Interviewing Techniques in a COVID-19 Environment (October 21)

Learn about recruiting and hiring staff in an online environment. Hear tips on how to interview candidates using virtual platforms like Zoom, Skype or Teams, and how to combine an online and in-person interview to achieve success.

To keep these bulletins focused on new developments, we have moved key COVID-19 resources to our website. This list is updated as new information becomes available.

On behalf of all of the ACC executive and staff, thank you for all that you do. We wish you and yours good health.
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