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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Originally published April 20, 2020 From better managing cash flows to taking out loans, here are some ideas to keep staff paid. The COVID-19 crisis has forced some companies to close their doors and others to see lucrative contracts cancelled, supply lines dry up and customer demand plummet. Many small … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Originally published on May 8, 2020 By Jennifer Friesen As Canadians grapple with the uncertainty of COVID-19, the economy and our health and safety have become primary concerns to us all. As a result, the food and agriculture industries are paramount while they work to ensure everyone has access to healthy … Read more