An Update from us on COVID-19 - April 6, 2020 -

Please check out our updated list of open essential businesses in the Kensington and Area. (being updated frequently). Please EMAIL any changes or additions. (so that the list doesn't get accidentally deleted.) We are encourage everyone to self-isolate. Please use this information to make informed choices to meet your essential needs.

List of Essential Service Businesses OPEN

STAY STRONG - STAY HOME - STAY HEALTHY - STAY ALIVE

Federal Economic Response Programs

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Canada Emergency Business Account Business Credit Availability Program Extension of the Work-Sharing program Deferral of Sales Tax Remittance and Customs Duty Payments Additional Farm Credit Canada (FCC) lending capacity

Provincial Economic Response Programs

Emergency Income Relief for the Self-Employed (Online applications can be submitted until April 30, 2020) COVID-19 Income Support Fund (Online applications can be submitted until April 30, 2020) COVID-19 Business Adaptation Advice Program (An application must be submitted before any financial or legal commitment is made on the project) Commercial Lease Rent Deferral Program (Landlords must register with Finance PEI by April 15, 2020) Emergency Relief - Worker Assistance Program (Employers can submit online applications until April 15, 2020) Employee Gift Card Program (Applications are to be submitted by the employer online) Emergency Working Capital Financing Broadband Fund for Businesses Islanders Helping Islanders Volunteer Services Directory

The COVID-19 Special Situation Fund for Businesses and Organizations will provide funding to businesses, community groups and non-government organizations that have experienced urgent income loss as a result of COVID-19 and are not eligible for other federal and provincial funding support.

COVID-19 Special Situations Fund

Check with your financial institution and lending authorities to confirm their loan repayment options.

We invite you to attend the following two Chamber Live webinars this week: 1) Provincial government programs and resources for businesses during the COVID-19 crisis with Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism & Culture, Matthew MacKay Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020  Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Online, sign-in details will be emailed upon registration  REGISTER HERE 2) Chamber Benefits Plan & how it is working for you during the COVID-19 crisis Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020  Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Online, sign-in details will be emailed upon registration  REGISTER HERE

Canadian Business Resilience Network - Launched Today

We are in this together. Welcome to the Canadian Business Resilience Network where you’ll find the latest information, tools and resources businesses need to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. For More information:

Canadian Business Resilience Network Website

Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC)

It is undeniable that the COVID-19 outbreak has had a profound impact on Canadian businesses, employers and employees, communities, and on the Canadian economy. That is why we are collaborating with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Statistics Canada to leverage our respective expertise and skills to better understand the impact of this pandemic on Canadian businesses. If you are a Canadian Business owner, please take a few minutes to complete the new Canadian Survey on Business Conditions:

Complete Survey HERE

As your Chamber, we are here for you and will continue to share relevant information as it becomes available. Please continue to reach out with your questions, comments and concerns.    For more information, please check out our website at:

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