Welcome to the Latest Advocacy in Action Newsletter

This newsletter will inform you of how the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is actively working to advocate for your business. 
Extension of Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has officially been extended until December 19th 2020, after Bill C-20 was introduced by the Federal Government. This bill also expands the eligibility criteria for CEWS, which enables more companies to qualify for the subsidy. To read the full details of the CEWS update, click here.
Trade Accelerator Program

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Vaughan. TAP will debut locally on October 14, 2020 with an intensive 7 half days workshops. TAP is designed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises gain knowledge and a network of contacts to unleash their export potential. Learn more about TAP here.
Recovery Activation Program

The Vaughan Chamber is excited to announce the launch of the Recovery Activation Program (RAP). RAP, is an immersive, highly practical program that offers businesses the know-how, blueprint and partners to address the conditions that COVID-19 has created by implementing digital solutions to their front, middle and back-offices. Learn more about RAP here. 
YRBIZ Series Launches

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the YRBiz series. The focus will be to deliver free webinars with practical information and strategies to local companies about getting back to business and back on the road to prosperity. Click here to read the full media release.
Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Sector Outreach

The Vaughan Chamber, in collaboration with the York Region Business Coalition, has conducted outreach with businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector. This sector will be among the last to open and will require long-term government support. We have sent a letter to the Provincial Government asking for further clarification on re-opening guidelines for businesses.

Our partners at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce have also made a submission to the Standing Committee for Finance and Economic Affairs, requesting further support for this sector.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Trucking Resolution

In the midst of this pandemic, structural flaws within the Trucking Industry have been made apparent. We have submitted a policy resolution to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce calling on the government to take action to fix this sector.