New Brunswick:

• The provincial government is investing up to $500,000 to support outfitters through the NB Fish & Hunt Promotion. 
• Participating outfitters will receive a 20 per cent rebate on all hunting and fishing packages they sell to New Brunswick residents.
• All experiences must take place between April 15 and July 15 and include at least two nights of accommodations.
• Learn more about the NB Fish & Hunt Promotion.

Quebec:

• Businesses in regions on maximum COVID-19 alert that have been targeted by a closure order are eligible to obtain a loan pardon of up to $15,000 per month to cover eligible fixed costs.
• As of May 15, 2021, companies that submit an application may be eligible for loan forgiveness.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government plans to provide a $ 60 million bonus to support the broadcasting of Québecois shows.
• The funds are intended to ensure the continuity of activities for the creation and distribution of Québecois shows.
• Read the official release to learn more.

Ontario:

• The provincial government is launching a modernized cost-share intake as part of a $25.5 million program to increase the adoption of technological innovations within the agri-food sector to to guard against the spread of COVID-19 in agri-food workplaces, protect worker health and safety, and improve the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
• This intake will support implementation of sector-specific, unique and innovative technologies in the workplace that enhance protection of workers against COVID-19, lead to increased business efficiencies and productivity, and help build the sector’s resilience.
• The first intake will run from May 17 to June 21, 2021. 
• Further details about the intake will be available through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs website as of May 17, 2021.

Manitoba:

• The provincial government has launched a rapid testing screening program to support businesses and critical service providers by helping to limit the spread of COVID-19 through early detection.
• The expanded strategy will focus primarily on providing antigen-based rapid tests to targeted industries and critical service providers in non-health-care settings.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government is providing $32 million over three years to ensure ongoing high-quality dental care for Employment and Income Assistance recipients and children in care.
• In addition, the province is creating a $20-million endowment fund to help those receiving assistance regain their independence through employment. The fund will be managed by The Winnipeg Foundation.
• Under the Rewarding Work Health Plan, Employment and Income Assistance recipients who have found employment and no longer require income assistance are also eligible for up to 24 months of basic dental care, further removing a barrier for individuals and families choosing work.
• Read the official release to learn more.

Northwest Territories:

• The territorial government is allowing for remote tourism activities to resume for the 2021 summer season under certain conditions.
• Tourism Operators will need to submit a Remote Tourism Operators COVID-19 Operations Plan to public health officials for authorization to host out-of-territory clients at remote sites.
• Tourism operators must demonstrate they can carry out business with no contact, or very minimal contact, between travellers and NWT residents who are not employees of the remote tourism operation.
• Read the official release to learn more.