An Update from us on COVID-19 - March 23, 2020
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Daily Updates from Government - from the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce

Please note there have been no new material business related updates out Federal or Provincial Governments today, apart from the number of cases of COVID-19 and discussions surrounding previous announcements.

It is our understanding that the Premiers will be meeting with the Prime Minister tonight to discuss the consistency of rules and regulations being implemented in each province, at border crossings, as well as information gaps in the newly announced special measures.
We will keep you updates as information become available.
 
Atlantic Chamber Resources & Information

Please Note: Atlantic Chamber has created COVID-19 Business Resource & Information page you can share with members.
 
Call with Minister Joly

Yesterday, the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce CEO, Sheri Somerville had a call with the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to provide feedback from the business community. Sheri conveyed that businesses are appreciative of the initial measures but that they are indicating more support is needed regarding creating immediate cash flow and that there is a great deal of uncertainty and confusion surrounding program availability, accessibility and eligibility among businesses.

Some of the suggestions put forth to the Minister included:

  • Not increase debt load of SMEs. 
  • Increase the wage subsidy from 10 to 50 or 75% (similar to Denmark).
  • Payroll taxes holiday for at least 60 days.
  • Asking Government to work with banks on other relief they can give on loans, mortgage payments, zero or low-cost lines or credit, interest-free credit card period, etc., as well as Merchant fee relief. 
  • Providing HST Rebates or deferrals to help cash flow. 
  • Keeping Federal and Provincial Government supplier and funding contracts going. 
  • Addressing TFW entry/access re: flights and border crossings.
 
Minister Joly appreciated all of the feedback and indicated that they are working on filling the information gaps to help people navigate the new measures, as well as on the next phase of measures.

ACC will provide updates as information is made available.

The ACC Team

How to find out if your business qualifies
for the COVID-19 wage subsidy


The Canada Revenue Agency has published new details on how the proposed wage subsidy will be implemented and who will qualify. 
COVID-19 Contact Cheat Sheet
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