The province announced the launch of a red tape reduction initiative to help alleviate some of the regulatory burden on the province’s business sector
The province has launched an online portal, a tool for all business stakeholders, community sector organizations and not-for-profit groups in the province to share their red tape reduction ideas arising from the challenges experienced in response to COVID-19
Visit engageNL to complete the online questionnaire. Written submissions are also being accepted and can be emailed to RTInitiative@gov.nl.ca
Anyone who is working at licensed public or private long-term care facilities, which are under public health orders restricting visitations
Workers at assisted living facilities which also are under public health orders, will now be eligible for the wage supplement if they earned a wage less than $24.00 per hour in the four-week period for which the worker has applied for the supplement
The moratorium on evictions applies to landlords that are eligible to apply for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program but choose not to
The government will continue to provide Alberta’s businesses and non-profits with additional supports as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
The province is committing up to $200 million in funding for eligible businesses and non-profits to access up to $5,000 to offset a portion of their relaunch costs
These funds can be used for implementing measures to minimize the risk of virus transmission, (such as physical barriers, personal protective equipment and disinfecting supplies), rent, employee wages or replacement of inventory
The program’s online application is expected to be available in the coming weeks. Program details, including eligibility, are being confirmed