A bill creating a statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada received royal assent last week. The bill creates a statutory holiday to occur annually on…
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The government of Canada announced yesterday an online, easy-to-use, interactive website to help businesses of all sizes find out what support is available to them. Prior to this locating such…
Yesterday, as anticipated, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by 8 weeks, to ensure Canadians have the help they need…
Now that we’ve all agreed racism exists, what can you, as an employer do about it within your business? As an employer, you have the attention of all your employees…
The application portal for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses (CECRA) is now open. The program provides relief for small businesses experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19….
Prime Minister Trudeau announced expanded eligibility for small businesses looking to access the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA). The new changes to the CEBA will allow more Canadian small businesses…
Prime Minister Trudeau today brought up the importance of mental health during these difficult times. Whether you or someone you know is just having an ‘off day’, feeling overwhelmed or…
With so many varying reports on government assistance going around these days, it’s hard to keep up and know what’s true, what new law has passed and if it’s applicable…
Many Canadians who are currently out of a job our about to be out of a job are asking, ‘Do I apply for Employment Insurance or the CERB?’ We’ve…
Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) today to help all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, the proposed benefit includes: The taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a…