Dear Members, Partners and NOTL Community,
As we slowly come out of the outbreak, there is plenty to do. The Chamber and Tourism NOTL Team continues to monitor and provide updates and curated information on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Information is always available and if you need any of the past newsletters please send an email to Nicole Cripps at
chamberevents@niagaraonthelake.com
Inclusivity and working together is a priority at the Chamber of Commerce,
Happy International Pride month!
June is Pride month and it’s time to celebrate the positive impact the LGTB+ community has had in Canada and its contribution to the community at large. In coordination with the Canadian Chamber of commerce over the month of June we’ll be sharing content, member stories and other material to help bring inclusivity to the forefront. (#PrideMonth)
We are going to get out of this and our destination will prevail but a “New Normal” is awaiting us and we all need to collaborate.
Be safe,
Eduardo R. Lafforgue and The Team at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce and Tourism NOTL
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Government Of Canada To Provide Rent Relief For Eligible Business Tenants In All National Parks, National Historic Sites And National Marine Conservation Areas
The Government of Canada is taking further action to support businesses operating in Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government will waive up to 75% of eligible commercial rents for the months of April, May and June 2020 or equivalent amounts of annual rents. This relief is additional to measures announced March 27 allowing commercial operators to defer payments normally due on or after April 2, 2020 to as late as September 1, 2020.
- Parks Canada will be contacting all holders of commercial leases and licences of occupation in national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas to provide details on this additional relief. Information will also be made available soon on the Parks Canada website.
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Planning for recovery: How to restart your business in the wake of COVID-19
As the Canadian economy is gradually reopening, business owners need to adapt their operations, ensure supply chains and manage their finances.
Join us June 2 for a live webinar. We will be joined by BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux who will give an economic update and speak about the main business trends that will reshape the way we do business, and BDC Advisory Services Executive Vice President Peter Lawler who will discuss what business owners should be doing now as they ramp up operations and also give an overview of financing support programs and resources available.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with our experts.
BDC is the Business Development Bank of Canada and the only institution in the country exclusively devoted to entrepreneurs. It provides financing, capital and advisory services to help Canadian businesses succeed.
Call-In Details
Call-in details will be provided to registrants in a separate email.
Date And Time
Tuesday, June 2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
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Now Accepting Applications: CBRN Small Business Relief Fund
Applications are now open for the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund! We are offering grants to Canadian small businesses that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to help them recover and support their resilience. These grants are made possible through the generosity of Salesforce and will be offered as a one-time payment of $10,000 to 62 businesses across the country. Applications are being accepted until Friday, June 12, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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New Regulation will protect employees from permanent layoffs and businesses from potential closures
Today the government announced that it is enacting a new regulatory amendment that will put non-unionized employees who have been temporarily laid off because of COVID-19 on
Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
during the outbreak. This will ensure businesses aren’t forced to terminate employees after their 13 weeks of temporary layoffs have expired.
Learn more
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RCC continues to fight for rent relief for all retailers
- Karl Littler, SVP Public Affairs, Retail Council of Canada talks about ongoing pressures on retailers to be able to make rent payments. (BNN Bloomberg)
- Karl Littler, SVP Public Affairs, Retail Council of Canada discusses how retailers are adapting and the rent relief program. (Global News Radio 640)
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Government Of Canada To Accelerate Federal Gas Tax Fund Payments To Communities
In past years, payments to communities through the federal Gas Tax Fund have typically been made in two installments, in summer and later in the year. Today the Government of Canada announced that this year’s $2.2 billion transfer to communities will be made in one payment in early June.
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2020 Digital LGBT+ Business Summit
In spite of ongoing uncertainty and the immediate impact of the current economic reality, LGBT+ business leaders are forging ahead – breaking new ground, innovating, expanding businesses and strengthening our communities.
This year, through the power of connection, Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce will be bringing together diverse business owners, corporate leaders, professionals, young entrepreneurs, government and academia for a free five-day live digital experience starting June 8.
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The TD Niagara Jazz Festival presents the
Niagara's Summer MARDI GRAS Sessions
Join us on Wednesday evening, June 03, 2020 at 6:00 pm for another edition of Niagara's Summer MARDI GRAS Sessions.
We will continue the countdown to Niagara's Summer Mardi Gras with this interactive, live-streamed presentation hosted by our very special guest host, Dr. Brice Miller, to chat about funky fashion for Mardi Gras.
More about Dr. Brice Miller:
More about Niagara's Summer Mardi Gras:
Enjoy this live streamed performance with our compliments.
Donations in support of our Festival and our artists are gratefully accepted.
Niagara's Summer Mardi Gras Sessions Promo with Dr. Brice Miller
Facebook Live:
YouTube Live:
Due to recent events please join us as we take an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.
The Niagara Jazz Festival stands together in solidarity with the Black Community against all forms of racism, violence, and hate. We are committed to fighting against racism, both individual and systemic, and send love to those fighting for a better future.
As gatekeepers of the culture, it is our responsibility to not only come together to celebrate wins, but also hold each other up during a loss. Join us on Tuesday, June 02 as a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with our community.
#TheShowMustBePaused
#BlakcoutTuesday
#BlackLivesMatter
#AllLivesMatter
#LiveLoveLives
#LiveLoveJazz
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Commentary: Collapse In Sentiment Across The OECD As 95% Of Surveyed Businesses Report Weak Business Climate
This year’s survey came as a stark wake-up call to the deep economic pain being felt across the globe due to COVID-19. The headline number that stood out was the precipitous decline in perceptions of the current business climate. Whereas in 2019 only 16% of the Business at OECD global network felt a weak business climate, this number was 95% in 2020. Concerning too is the squeeze being felt on both the demand side (i.e. consumers and businesses asking for goods and services) and the supply side (i.e. businesses’ ability to produce and supply those goods and services).
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A New Support Program From Canada Post
As part of Canada Post’s Think Small support program, from now until August 31, 2020, you can benefit from a quick, easy and cost-effective way to promote your business to your local community.
If you have a promotion you’d like to share, or if you just want to remind your neighbours that you’re open for business and ready to serve them, Canada Post is offering two direct mail promotional offers to help you do just that.
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Municipalities to receive federal funding earlier
To assist with COVID-19 related liquidity issues, the federal government will accelerate the transfer of $2.2 billion six months earlier to ensure essential services and other work can continue. The government is working with the provinces to see what other investments may need to be made to help municipalities get through the crisis.
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New Federal advice for essential retailers
RCC was successful in ensuring the advice was workable, the products that can be used when pre-approved disinfectants are in short supply specified, and how to safely handle cash and reusable consumer bags explained.
RCC is working with all levels of government on consistent public health requirements for retailers; currently there are a variety of approaches that differ from one province to another.
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Please join us at
10 am Tuesday
for a conference call style chat with fellow members of our Niagara-on-the-lake business community.
This will give you an opportunity to speak with others and share your stories and experiences during this challenging time.
If you would like to join the Tuesday morning chat please email Nicole at chamberevents@niagaraonthelake.com by 9am on Tuesday Morning.
We look forward to chatting with you!
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