Government of Canada resources:
For the latest updates: www.canada.ca
Information for businesses: www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#business
Workshare program:
The Government of Canada offers the Work-Sharing Program, which is designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. For more info check out the Work-Sharing program website or call the Employer Contact Centre at 1-800-367-5693. www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing.html
Employment Insurance Program:
The Government of Canada offers benefits for individuals who may qualify if they have lost their job. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
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- For employers: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/ei-employers.html
- COVID EI claims can be made at: 1-833-381- 2725. When you call this number this is the info re. ROES: when issuing ROE, use code D when reason = illness/quarantine, use code A when reason = shutdown due to shortage of work, use code E or N – not sick
Government of Alberta resources: For the latest updates: https://www.alberta.ca
- Information for Employers: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-support-for-employers.aspx
- Employment Standards, information on employment rules for layoffs and terminations: https://www.alberta.ca/temporary-layoffs.aspx
- Information for Albertans: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
- Supports for Albertans: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
- Income support policy and contact info: https://www.alberta.ca/income-support.aspx
Additional Links:
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce: http://www.chamber.ca/
- Flexibility regarding filing Taxes: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html#Flexibility_for_Tax-filers
- The Conference Board of Canada – COVID 19 Impacts: https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19
- Alberta Gaming and Liquor Corporation information for businesses: www.aglc.ca/covid-19
- Individual communities’ Chamber of Commerce are updating their websites regularly with very good information
- Community futures has also put together a link to information: https://mailchi.mp/532ed81895de/covid-19-update-4431122
