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May2020

Federal Government Announces 75% Rent Relief for Small Businesses Hit by COVID-19

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The Federal Government announced last Friday that they will offer 75% rent relief for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19 by subsidizing half their rent for April, May and June, and asking landlords to cover an additional quarter of the costs. The government said they reached an agreement in ... Read More

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May2020

Nearly 44,000 Businesses Apply for 75% Wage Subsidy as of Tuesday

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The Canadian government reported on Tuesday that nearly 44,000 businesses have applied for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program to help them deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency measure will cover 75% of wages for employers that have seen sharp declines in revenue since the novel coronavirus hit Canada ... Read More

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May2020

Framework Released but No Hard Dates for Reopening of Ontario Economy

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Meanwhile, Ontario’s plan, announced Monday, is very different from Quebec’s. As Premier Doug Ford put it, it’s “not a calendar, it’s a road map,” meaning there is no specific date set yet for the plan to be set in motion. The province must see a “consistent two-to-four week decrease in ... Read More

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May2020

Quebec Announces Plans to Reopen More Retail, Construction and Manufacturing Businesses in May

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Quebec announced its plan to reopen businesses Tuesday, with retail, construction and manufacturing companies set to open their doors next week. Premier François Legault said the numbers of new cases have been stable for the past two weeks, excluding those in long-term care homes. Based on this, the province has ... Read More

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May2020

Complimentary HR Webinar: HR Legal Expert to Answer your Questions

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Complimentary HR Webinar this Friday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m. – HR Legal Expert to Answer your Questions on Staffing Issues, Plans for Returning to Work – Staying Legally Compliant COPA has arranged for a complimentary, no obligation webinar for members this Friday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m. EST. Join us ... Read More

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May2020

Latest Updates to Federal Government Support Programs for Businesses

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The federal government has enacted measures valued at more than $250 billion to mitigate the financial impacts of COVID-19. The highlights below cover business loans, rent relief, wage subsidies and workplace guidelines. Wage subsidies The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is a federal benefit designed to ... Read More

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May2020

What’s Happening in the Provinces and Territories

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The latest COVID-19 updates from across the country: British Columbia‘s top health official said on May 5 that the province has “put the brakes” on the coronavirus outbreak, but Dr. Bonnie Henry cautioned that B.C. is “not through this yet.” Officials in British ... Read More

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May2020

Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines

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The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those permitted to start up include seasonal businesses and some essential construction projects. The ... Read More

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Feb2020

Account Manager – Western Region – Manitoba to Vancouver Island

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This position can be based in Central or Western Canada working with regional retailers, distributors, wholesalers} in the Writing Business Unit. Job Summary: The Account Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations for a specific account base within the division. ... Read More

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Jan2020

Outside Sales Representative, GTA East/Ontario East

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Hiring: Outside Sales Representative, GTA East/Ontario East Pirie Mckie & Associates is looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative to be part of a dynamic, close-knit team and cover one of our most dynamic sales territories: Toronto/East Ontario Founded in 1972, Pirie McKie is a national sales organization that provides representation to ... Read More