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Supply and Support the Government’s COVID-19 Response
April 2nd, 2020Since the COVID-19 crisis began, many businesses have been seeking ways to retooling to support government and public health efforts and to backstop our front line workers. BC now has a new tool, built by Burnaby-based software company Traction on Demand, to help businesses do just that. Supply the BC COVID-19 Response The B.C. Government […]
Read more...Used Phones, Laptops and Tablets Needed to Help Our Community
April 2nd, 2020Through the Burnaby Primary Care Networks’ COVID-19 Response Strategy, the Burnaby Board of Trade and partners across the community are coming together to find the computer hardware and other supports to ensure that families and children, seniors, people with disabilities and others in the community can connect and get the information and services they need to […]
Read more...New Supports for Business and Individuals from BC Hydro
April 2nd, 2020BC Hydro will offer new, targeted bill relief to provide immediate help to those most in need, including individuals and businesses. Individuals Residential customers who have lost their jobs or are unable to work as a result of COVID-19 will receive a credit to help cover the cost of their electricity bills. The credit […]
Read more...Supports for Families, Individuals and Workers for COVID-19
April 1st, 2020A series of new and enhanced benefits have been announced to support individuals impacted by COVID-19. For employment insurance and supports related to a layoff or termination, see our Employment Insurance page, or visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html Federal Programs (for full information see Government of Canada site) Canada Emergency Response Benefit The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is a […]
Read more...BBOT Speaks with MP Terry Beech on Government’s COVID-19 Response
April 1st, 2020Burnaby Board of Trade President & CEO Paul Holden sat down with Burnaby North-Seymour MP Terry Beech on March 31 to discuss COVID-19 and the ongoing government response. Terry shares what the government is working on to support businesses and individuals, and how his office can support those in North Burnaby. Watch the video below […]
Read more...10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for COVID-19
April 1st, 2020To support small businesses facing challenges due to COVID-19 economic slowdown, small businesses and non-profits are immediately eligible for a 10% subsidy on the wages they pay their employees between March 18 and June 20 This program co-exists with the 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program. For businesses not eligible for the 75% subsidy, […]
Read more...Business Tools and Templates for Dealing with COVID-19
March 31st, 2020The Burnaby Board of Trade has curated useful resources below including helpful tools and templates to prepare for and mitigate potential business challenges: Canadian Chamber of Commerce Pandemic Preparedness Site – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has a pandemic preparedness website which provides best practice guides on how to prepare your business for COVID-19, including […]
Read more...Burnaby’s Primary Care Networks Unveils Dedicated Website and Treatment Centre for COVID-19
March 30th, 2020Burnaby’s Primary Care Networks unveiled its COVID-19 Response Strategy on Friday, with a dedicated website, a satellite testing and treatment centre, and other items to help local residents deal with the pandemic. “The strategy aims to address not only residents’ and patients’ direct medical issues surrounding COVID-19, but other serious issues the crisis also raises […]
Read more...The Burnaby Board of Trade Strongly Applauds Federal Government’s Announcement on 75% Wage Subsidy, Interest-Free Loans
March 27th, 2020March 27, 2020 Burnaby, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade strongly applauds this morning’s announcement by the Federal Government to increase wage subsidies to 75% and guarantee interest-free loans for the small business community to help with the ongoing economic crisis related to COVID-19. The Burnaby Board of Trade has been working tirelessly with […]
Read more...75% Wage Subsidy and Interest-Free Loans Announced by Federal Government for COVID-19
March 27th, 2020Friday, March 27 – The Government of Canada has just announced a significant increase to the COVID-19 supports announced previously, including a 75% wage subsidy and interest-free loans for small businesses. This is a very significant announcement for our business community and the the Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the federal government for this […]
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