To assist eligible tourism and hospitality based operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government today announced a $25 million support program for the industry
Under the Tourism and Hospitality Support Program, eligible small and medium-sized tourism operators will be able to apply for a one-time, non-repayable working capital contribution of either $5,000 or $10,000, dependent on gross sales
In the coming days, program details including eligibility criteria, will be posted on the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation website at www.gov.nl.ca/tcii/
Eligible operators will be able to apply starting Monday, June 8, 2020
Tenants and landlords can fill out a survey to help gauge any challenges they may be experiencing while working together to develop a payment schedule, paying their rent, or meeting other financial obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey results will give government further insight into the types of issues businesses and landlords are experiencing and whether they have been able to access available supports
These insights will aid in determining whether additional measures are needed to support businesses struggling to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program will provide low-income essential workers with a wage subsidy of up to $4.00 per hour to a maximum of $20.00 per hour for up to 16 weeks
Employers may choose when the 16 week benefit is applied between March 15, 2020, and October 3, 2020
The Government of Yukon is providing $750,000 to help Yukon employers create new summer employment for graduating and postsecondary students in critical and essential services
The Staffing Up labour market funding program together with the Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program will provide employers with up to $20 per hour for each new student position hired into critical and essential service positions, to a maximum of 40 hours per week and 16 weeks of employment
Yukon employers running critical and essential services and seeking to hire graduating and postsecondary students for summer employment can apply directly to the Postsecondary and Labour Market Unit at the Department of Education by email at edu-pslm@gov.yk.ca or by phone at 867-667-5906 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5906
