COVID-19 SUPPORT UPDATES

There is a lot of information out there and it is very fluid. We will try to keep you updated.
​Here are some important links:

BC's Restart Plan 
Guide for Cleaning Public Areas
Supplies for Personal Protective Equipment - Sourcing PPE
Blueprint for Reopening​

BC Centre for Disease Control
Covid-19 BC Support App and Self Assessment Tool
BC Hydro Relief - for individuals
BC Hydro Relief - for businesses
BC Mind Reader - bi -weekly survey tool to assess the needs of the business community
BC Parks - re-opening details updated June 1
Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Canadian Business Resilience Network
Construction Employers Information
 - Q1 2020 premium deferral
- Vehicle  Certificates of Approval
- Site Safety
Community Futures North Okanagan
NEW Funding Stream for small & medium sized businesses including sole proprietors

​Farmers and Food Processors - Financial Relief information
Food and Beverage Sector and Retail Food and Grocery Store Guide and Fact Sheet
Patio Extension and Food and Beverage protocols - June 10th update

FORTIS
- Customer Recovery Fund
- Billing support
Grocery Store guidelines re: social distancing practices
Insurance Bureau of Canada, courtesy of BCEDA - Covid-19 and business insurance: How coverage is triggered
Rental Subsidy - eligibility and how to apply

TOURISM UPDATES
Destination BC (DBC) - updates
DBC Weekly Industry Call - April 16
DBC Messaging Guidance for the Tourism Industry - updated weekly
DBC - digital toolkit
Tourism HR Canada - Free Emerit Tourism Training
Shuswap Tourism UPDATES
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Assoc - Tourism Resiliency Network Program

​GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LINKS
Resources for Canadian Businesses
Canadian Emergency Business Account - New Eligibility criteria as of June 19
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy - How to apply - online applications open April 27
Economic Response Plan - view under "support for businesses"
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance - information here​
Canada Summer Jobs Program information
Changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program - April 8
Western Economic Diversification Canada - RRRF - designed to help small & med sized business with funding

​BC Provincial Updates
List of essential services
WorkSafe BC - quarterly payment deferment
Provincial Action Plan- updated Mar 26
Financial supports available - updated Apr 16
Supports for Small Businesses - updated Apr 17
BC Emergency Benefit for Workers - Applications can be made online starting May 1
Temporary Emergency Funding Program  - For eligible Child Care Providers

Can your business assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies?
Business continuity plan for entrepreneurs
Support for Entrepreneurs