Articles: Government Updates

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 Last week Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the province’s fiscal 2021–22 budget. The Ontario budget falls in line with what we’re seeing from other provincial budgets: more spending on health care, but otherwise a relatively quiet budget from a tax perspective. We’re happy to report the personal tax rate and … Read more

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 On March 25, 2021, Nova Scotia Finance Minister Labi Kousoulis presented the province’s fiscal 2021-22 budget. No surprises here – Nova Scotia is spending more on health care like other provinces. On the business side, they announced property tax relief for small business owners and the extension of the Equity Tax … Read more

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 On April 6, 2021, Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer presented the province’s fiscal 2021-22 budget. We’re seeing exactly what we expected in this budget – an increase in health care spending to fight the pandemic. The province is also putting more money towards education, social services, child care and capital projects. … Read more

Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021 On April 7, 2021, Finance Minister Scott Fielding presented Manitoba’s fiscal 2021-22 budget. As expected, we’re seeing more health care spending, with $1.2 billion being allocated to a vaccine program, PPE, contact tracing and other costs related to fighting the pandemic. On the small business side, the province will provide an … Read more

Last updated: Mar. 11, 2021 The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) was established to support business owners and organizations that have not been able to access other federal emergency support measures. NEW: Businesses that are already receiving support from the RRRF could now receive up to $20,000 in additional funding if they meet the eligibility … Read more

Last updated: Mar. 11, 2021 The federal government has launched a new rent relief program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Below is a summary of the program. What is the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy? The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) program provides rent and mortgage support to qualifying businesses, charities and non-profits. The subsidy covers … Read more