Important COVID-19 Resources & Updates

Legislation to support new recovery benefits and extend funding for COVID-19 measures receives Royal Assent

The COVID-19 Response Measures Act (formerly Bill C-4) received Royal Assent. This legislation creates three new temporary recovery benefits to support Canadians who are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19. These benefits will be in place for one year beginning September 27, 2020.

Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to provide further support for businesses

The Government of Canada will provide an additional $600 million to support workers and businesses through RRRF. This additional investment brings the total RRRF support to over $1.5 billion, helping businesses and organizations weather the impact of COVID-19.

Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

The Emergency On-Farm Support Fund provides a 35 million investment to improve health and safety on farms and in employee living quarters to prevent and respond to the spread of COVID-19.  

Made-in-Calgary masks to help protect Albertans

A Calgary-based company will create up to 100 jobs and provide more than 40 million locally made medical masks to Alberta Health Services (AHS).
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Online Events
Harnessing Canada's Tax System for Inclusive Recovery & Growth

Thursday, October 15th

A Vision for a Thriving Canada in 2030, with Deloitte

Tuesday, October 20th

Small Business Week Workshops

Monday, October 19th & 20th - various workshops & times offered

Reigniting the Entrepreneur's Resilience

Thursday, October 22nd

Employee Mental Health During the Pandemic

Thursday, October 29

Western Canada Executive Summit Series

November 3 & 24

Ensuring you are "COVID Secure"

Tuesday, October 27th


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Digital marketing and transformation for business series

Fall 2020

Member Spotlight Video
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