Newfoundland and Labrador:

• The provincial government announced $3 million in funding to help post-secondary students secure work terms.
• Funded through the Workforce Development Agreement, the one-time wage subsidy will cover up to 75 percent of a co-op student’s hourly wage up to a maximum of $8,000 per student work term. Employers of any size will be eligible for the wage subsidy.
• Employers and students seeking more information are encouraged to contact co-op placement offices at Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic, and respective private training institutions.
• Read the official release to learn more.

Prince Edward island:

• The provincial government will help community halls with operating costs as part of the ongoing response to COVID-19.
• The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls will provide grants of up to $2,500 to assist community halls with expenses such as heat, electricity and insurance to ensure they can continue to operate.
• Learn more about the COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls grant program, or visit the link to apply online.

Ontario:

• The provincial government announced the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide up to $20,000 to help small business owners.
• Eligible small businesses required to close or restrict services due to public health orders will be able to apply for this one-time grant.
• Learn more about the Ontario Small Business Support Grant.

 

• The provincial government is making it easier for families and businesses to pay their energy bills with the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
• Residential customers can receive up to $750 to help cover their electricity bill,and an additional $750 for their natural gas bill. Small businesses can receive up to $1500 for each.
• In addition, as of January 1, 2021, electricity prices will be set at the off-peak rate of 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for all time-of-use and tiered customers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This change is in effect for 28 days.
• The off-peak price will automatically be applied to bills of all residential, small business, and farm customers who pay regulated rates.
• Learn more about programs to reduce energy costs.

Manitoba:

• The provincial government is providing $5 million to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to develop a program to provide financial relief to dine-in restaurants.
• The program will be designed to provide a rebate to dine-in restaurants across Manitoba that have shifted to a delivery model as a result of public health orders.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government announced agreements to provide compensation to staff redeployed or reassigned to priority areas as part of the province’s response to COVID-19.
• Agreements were reached with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Manitoba Government Employees Union (MGEU), and the Manitoba Association of Health Care Providers (MAHCP).
• Affected staff will receive an allowance for each disruption to their normal work schedule or location that is associated with a reassignment or redeployment to any of the identified “priority” health care settings. All agreements are in place for the duration of the pandemic response.

Saskatchewan:

• Applications are now being accepted for the Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate (SRAR) and will be accepted through March 31, 2021.
• This rebate program assists small businesses by reimbursing incremental investments they have made to adapt their business models as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including changing the use of square footage, installing physical infrastructure to comply with COVID-19 mitigation guidelines, or upgrading technology such as websites to enhance e-commerce.
• Learn more about the Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate.

British Columbia:

• The provincial government has enhanced the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program to make it easier for businesses to qualify, and has increased support for those in the tourism sector.
• Adjustments include a streamlined application process and simplified criteria.
• Affected businesses will be eligible to receive a grant up to $30,000. The grant for the tourism sector has been increased, meaning those businesses will be eligible for up to $45,000.
• For more information, or to apply online, visit the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant website.

Northwest Territories:

• The territorial government is waiving tourism insurance requirements and licensing fees for the 2021-22 fiscal year due to the ongoing financial impact of COVID-19.
• The fees were also waived in the previous fiscal year.
• Read the official release to learn more.