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A guide to COVID-19 financial relief for small business

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Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Last updated August 10, 2020. We will update blog posts when more information is released. As we finished writing the introduction to this blog post, several provinces were starting to recover and re-open their economies. It’s heartwarming to see businesses across the country hiring back their employees through government programs, … Read more

Support for farmers during COVID-19

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Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Originally published March 27, 2020.  The following is archived material. Refer to the federal government for more information. The Government of Canada introduced measures to help farm owners and agricultural producers cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. We provide an overview below. AgriStability deadline extended For the 2020 AgriStability program year only, … Read more

Details on the Canada Work-Sharing Program

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Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Originally published March 27, 2020. The following is archived material. Please refer to the federal government for additional information.  To help employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced temporary special measures to the Work-Sharing Program. What is the Work-Sharing Program? Work-Sharing is an Employment … Read more

Answering employers’ COVID-19 medical leave and note questions

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
As part of our commitment to helping you stay informed about the Covid-19 support programs available from the federal and provincial governments, we will also curate and share content that provides additional insights, perspectives and opinions from some of our business partners and other sources from around the web. This content … Read more

Longer Hours – More Scrutiny

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
As part of our commitment to helping you stay informed about the COVID-19 support programs available from the federal and provincial governments, we will also curate and share content that provides additional insights, perspectives and opinions from some of our business partners and other sources from around the web. This content … Read more

CRA extends tax payment deadline to Sept. 30

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Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Originally published July 28, 2020 The following is archived material.  Refer to the federal government for more information. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is once again extending the payment deadline for 2019 individual, corporate, and trust income tax returns, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline has been extended from … Read more

Federal Temporary Wage Subsidy for business owners

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Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Originally published March 27, 2020. The following is archived material. Please refer to the federal government for more information.  The federal government introduced a temporary wage subsidy to help businesses keep their employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. The wage subsidy program reduces the amount of payroll deductions some employers are required … Read more

How to Sell During Turbulent Times

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Originally published April 29, 2020 The old ways of selling may not work during crisis times. Here are some other ways to attract and keep customers. Running a business isn’t easy — it’s a constant struggle to offer value, and provide reliable service, while remaining financially viable. All small business … Read more

Managing Cash in Crisis

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 
Most small business experts agree – cash is king. Having cash in the bank rather than being tied up in inventory or receivables can protect your small business from potential threats. That’s true in the best of circumstances. It’s even more critical during a crisis when the survival of your business … Read more