Reopen/Government Resources

PST REBATES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT
April 8 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0022-000654
RELIEF FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, FITNESS CENTRES
April 8 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021JERI0027-000667
NEW MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
April 7 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021MMHA0015-000644
NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR MANUFACTURERS
April 1 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021JERI0024-000609
JOB PROTECTED LEAVE FOR VACCINATIONS
April 1 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021LBR0016-000615
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR HIRING TAX CREDIT
March 30 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0021-000585
HEALTH ORDERS FOR RESTAURANTS/GYMS
March 29 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0023-000578
FRONTLINE WORKERS PRIORTIZED FOR VACCINE
March 18 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0021-000504
ONLINE GRANT PROGRAM EXPANDS
March 17 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0021-000496
WORKSAFEBC PRESENCE FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY/SPRING BREAK
BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT EXTENDED
March 4 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021JERI0015-000394
FEDERAL WAGE/RENT SUBSIDY UPDATE
NEW FEDERAL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
UPDATED PROVINCIAL HEALTH ORDERS
LAUNCH ONLINE GRANT PROGRAM
Feb. 3 - https://www.launchonline.ca/
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program
Jan. 26 - https://www.bdc.ca/en/special-support/hascap?ref=shorturl-hascap
BC COVID IMMUNIZATION PLAN
Jan. 22 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/BC_COVID-19_Immunization_Plan.pdf
UPDATED INFO ON THE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT
Jan. 17 - BC Business Grant Program
Small & Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program Fact Sheet
EXTENSION OF PROVINCIAL ORDER ON GATHERINGS AND EVENTS
Jan. 7, 2021 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0007-000022
FEES CAPPED FOR FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
Dec. 22 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0074-002133
TOURISM SECTOR SUPPORT
Dec. 22 - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/economic-recovery/business-recovery-grant
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT EXPANDS SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS GRANT
Dec. 21 - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/economic-recovery/business-recovery-grant
PROVINCE EXPANDS COVID ENFORCEMENT
Dec. 16 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0108-002083
BC RECOVERY BENEFIT
Dec. 8 - https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0064-002019
PROVINCE-WIDE RESTRICTIONS UPDATED
GATHERINGS AND EVENTS
TARGETED SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES RATIFIED
NEW PROVINCE-WIDE RESTRICTIONS
LOCKDOWN SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES FACING SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RESTRICTIONS
NEW CANADA EMERGENCY RENT SUBSIDY
Nov. 5 - https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/canada-emergency-rent-subsidy.html
SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT
Nov. 4 - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/economic-recovery/business-recovery-grant
NEW FEDERAL RENT AND WAGE SUBSIDY IMPROVEMENTS
PROVINCIAL HEALTH ORDERS
Oct. 30, 2020 - Gatherings and Events
Oct. 9, 2020 - Food and Liquor Serving Premises
CITY OF VERNON BUSINESS SUPPORT
The City of Vernon is extending temporary measures so businesses can activate outdoor spaces in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures include off-street parking, sidewalks and on-street patios. For information on the guidelines and the process to implement these temporary measures, visit the City’s website at vernon.ca/covid-19/or contact buildingcounter@vernon.ca.
CANADA UNITED SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND
https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/
SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT
Apply for the B.C. Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant today for grants between $10,000 - $30,000
CEBA AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES WITH NON-BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNTS
UPDATED DOWNLOADABLE GUIDES FOR RESTAURANTS
The B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association has created a number of new guides to help restaurants and employers. You can view and download off of the BCRFA website here.
RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM
The federal government is looking to expand the rent subsidy program for businesses. Click here for details.
APPLY FOR A COVID-19 TEMPORARY LAYOFF VARIANCE
Employers can apply to extend temporary layoffs due to Covid-19 for non-union or non-excluded employees.
Essential Services Contingency Reserve - Federal Government
How to Reopen at Reduced Capacity - Small Business BC
Small Business Marketplace - Small Business BC
Business Support Service - Small Business BC
Find PPE - Small Business BC
Strategies for Reopening - Small Business BC
Restarting Your Business - Small Business BC
Safely Reopen Your Business - Small Business BC
Marketing Tips - Small Business BC
WorkSafeBC Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
BCRFA Restaurant Reopening Checklist
Retail Recovery Playbook (Retail Council of Canada)
BCRFA Downloadable Resources - Brochures, signs, agreements
Covid Safety Plan Template for Employers
Application to temporarily extend service area (restaurants, pubs, wineries, distilleries)
Apply for a Covid-19 Temporary Layoff Variance
Phase 3 Travel in BC - Small Business BC
Temporary Wholesale Pricing for Liquor Licensees
BC Amends Commercial Rent Program
B.C. Emergency Benefit For Workers
Temporary Residential Rental Supplement
Commercial Rent Relief Extended - July 31
CRA Payment Deadline Extended/Interest Waived
Canada Revenue Agency Fact Sheets: Money to Help You, Covid Benefits Fact Sheet, Outreach Resource
Emergency Wage Subsidy Extended
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance
Emergency Wage Subsidy application guide
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses, Government of Canada
Canada Business App – download to find tailored supports to address your specific needs and questions about COVID-19
Work Sharing Program – temporary measures for the downturn in business due to COVID-19. For more information, call the toll-free number 1-800-367-5693
EI Sickness Benefits – the one-week waiting period will be waived for new claimants. Those who are eligible can apply online.
Emergency Support Benefit – introduced to support workers who are not eligible for EI and who are facing unemployment. We will share details on how to apply once they are available.
Income Tax Deferral – businesses have until August 31, 2020 to pay any income tax payments that become owing between March 18, 2020 – September 2020.