Hello everyone,
Yesterday was a great day, as we were able to return safely to in-person events with Local Biz Night at the Grand River Raceway. What a fun night, and how great to be able to see people! Photo album coming soon to Facebook!
This year, for the first time, Sept. 30 will be observed as a statutory holiday to commemorate the horrific legacy of residential schools in Canada. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will operate the same way as other federal statutory holidays in the country: a mandatory paid day off for those who work in federally regulated jobs (with accommodations made for those in continuous operations - more on that here). We've received a number of questions on this, and did put out an email summarizing the information that's available on this yesterday. If you are an employer that is electing to close to recognize this day, please let us know in the poll below so that we may share that as well at a later date.
We are pleased to be participating as a Spotlight Sponsor on the new EloraFergusToday.com. Our goal through this program is to not only communicate with the community what's new at CWCC, but to also highlight all of YOU! Check out our first profile here featuring Diane Cook of 7Seas2See Travel. If you'd like to be included in an upcoming spotlight, all you have to do is complete this profile form.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, ideas, etc, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Stay safe everyone.
Sally
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SAVE THE DATE
September 1, 2021
September 16, 2021
September 23, 2021
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Are you electing to close on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
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Yes (we will reach out to you to confirm if we can publish this info to members)
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Government & COVID19 Related Updates |
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Government extends COVID-19 benefits and business supports to support stronger economic recovery
The Federal Government will extend crucial COVID-19 support measures for Canadians and Canadian businesses in recognition that uneven economic reopening across regions and sectors means workers and businesses continue to need support. These extensions include:
- Extending the eligibility period for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support until October 23, 2021, and increasing the rate of support employers and organizations can receive during the period between August 29 and September 25, 2021.
- Extending the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) until October 23, 2021.
- Increasing the maximum number of weeks available for the CRB, by an additional 4 weeks, to a total of 54 weeks, at a rate of $300 per week, and ensuring it is available to those who have exhausted their employment insurance (EI) benefits.
For more details, click here.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election this fall and voters will cast their ballots on Sept. 20
Here’s a look at the local candidates thus far, in Wellington-Halton Hills, which includes Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph/Eramosa and Puslinch, the candidates to date are:
- Conservative Michael Chong (incumbent);
- Green’s Ran Zhu;
- Liberal Melanie Lang; and
- People’s Party’s Sylvain Carle.
The NDP have not yet announced its candidate for this riding. Read more here
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Province Launches New Modern Ontario Business Registry
Online registry will provide simpler, faster, and better government services beginning in October
Ontario is launching a new Ontario Business Registry on October 19, making it easier, simpler, and more affordable for millions of businesses and not-for-profit corporations to interact with the government. The new online registry will replace out-dated technology, providing people across the province with direct access to government services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the first time ever. Read more here
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Ontario pauses reopening, issues vaccine policy for some workers as Delta spreads
Ontario will pause further reopening, start offering third COVID-19 shots to vulnerable populations, and require many health and education workers to get vaccinated against the virus or take regular tests, the government announced Tuesday. Read more here
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Digital Service Squad (DSS) provides trained digital specialists to local small businesses to help them adopt online technologies and digitally transform their sales, marketing and back-office operations. The programme is available to small businesses in Wellington County looking to improve their online presence through Business Centre Guelph-Wellington starting Sept 1.
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Donate Blood in Fergus
The monthly blood donation event in Fergus is coming up on Thursday, August 26th at the Fergus Legion 1:30 - 7:30pm. Nationally we are seeing a steady increase in the demand for blood as medical procedures pick up again and folks resume their active lives. To support the increase in demand locally, we have increased our collection target at many of our events, and we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word about the need for blood donors in Fergus! For more info click here
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Fergus, Harriston COVID-19 assessment centres to offer vaccines
The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is partnering with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) to offer COVID-19 vaccines at assessment centres in Fergus and Harriston. Read more here
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Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
400 Tower St. S., Fergus | 519.843.5140| www.cwchamber.ca
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