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DONATE TO SUPPORT THE CFA'S
ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON COVID-19
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Frequently Asked Questions – Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
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B.C. could 'go it alone' on paid sick leave
British Columbia's premier says he wants the federal government to take the lead on the issue of paid sick leave so workers can stay home if they are sick — but he added that the province is "prepared to go it alone if need be."
Speaking on Wednesday, Horgan said he wants Ottawa to spearhead a national sick pay program for workers so they wouldn't lose pay if they stayed home with flu-like symptoms, something that's particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, and other issues during a phone-in news conference.
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Saskatchewan to open bars, restaurants in Phase 3 reopening, set for June 8.
Saskatchewan's bars, restaurants and many other businesses will be allowed to reopen June 8 when Phase 3 of the government's reopening plan starts. However, eateries and licensed establishments will have to operate at 50 per cent capacity to comply with physical distancing rules in the COVID-19 era.
In addition to restaurants, gyms and fitness facilities will also be able to open for business. Childcare facilities and places of worship will also be allowed to open their doors. The additional list of personal service businesses that will be allowed to open include:
- Estheticians
- Tattoo artists
- Make-up applicators
- Electrologists
- Manicurists
- Pedicurists
- Sun tanning parlours
The amount of people allowed to gather will also be increased as part of Phase 3. Indoor gatherings of up to 15 will be permitted, along with outdoor gatherings of up to 30.
Phase 2 of the reopen plan began Tuesday, allowing many retail stores to reopen.
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PEI moves to Phase 2 reopening
Many Prince Edward Island business are getting set to reopen tomorrow as the province moves into Phase 2 of its recovery. There were no new cases reported on P.E.I. Thursday.
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CBRN Launches Reopening Canada’s Economy, A National Guide for Business
The Canadian Business Resilience Network, which the CFA is a member, launched a guide for businesses moving to reopen, “Reopening Canada’s Economy, A National Guide for Business.”
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Yukon extends business relief program for 2 more months
The Yukon government is extending a relief program aimed at keeping local businesses afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Yukon Business Relief Program was announced last month and was set to expire on Friday. Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai announced on Tuesday that it's been extended for another two months — to July 23.
The program is aimed at businesses that have seen a reduction in revenue of at least 30 per cent due to lost business during the pandemic. Businesses can apply for up to $30,000 per month, to cover fixed costs including rent, water, sewer, electricity, internet, or insurance.
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MB is considering an early start to the school year
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the province is considering an early start to the school year. It's also looking at allowing access to pools and gyms, and limited travel to Manitoba's north as part of its next reopening phase, though no date was attached to the proposals. Manitoba is allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 50 people and indoor gatherings of up to 25 as of Friday, with physical distancing measures in place.
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Shopify permanently moves to work-from-home model
Shopify, which became Canada's most valuable company earlier this month, said in a tweet it's now "digital by default."
"We will keep our offices closed until 2021 so that we can rework them for this new reality," "And after that, most will permanently work remotely. Office centricity is over." said CEO Tobi Lutke
More than 5,000 people work for the firm that helps other businesses set up online stores, including at several floors of its stylish, modern headquarters in a downtown Ottawa highrise.
It just announced plans in January to open a four-floor, 6,500-square-metre office in Vancouver.
Its chief talent officer Brittany Forsyth said in a statement it's going to keep "recruitment hubs" in those cities and others such as Toronto, Montreal and Waterloo, Ont.
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British army veteran and hero fundraiser Tom Moore to be knighted
A British army veteran who shuffled the length of his garden 100 times to raise funds for the British National Health Service is to be honoured with a knighthood. Tom Moore received a special nomination for the honour from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, just weeks after he raised 33 million pounds (US$40 million) for completing the challenge to mark his 100th birthday. His simple determination and promise that "tomorrow will be a good day!" cheered a nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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TOMORROW'S WEBINAR
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MAY 22, 2020
AT 2:00 PM ET
Adapting to the New Normal After COVID-19
50 CFE PARTICIPATION CREDITS
SPEAKERS: Bill Dietz, Paul Davis Restoration, Greg Tabak, Paul Davis Restoration and Michael Sherrard, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Join this webinar to gain insight into how to adapt your operating practices to the ‘new normal’ and how to manage your preparedness from a liability perspective as you prepare your return to work plans and procedures.
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Feedback from our Members
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"“I just wanted to say to the CFA team for doing a great job helping the franchise community through these turbulent times.””
- Tony O'Brien, Executive Vice President, TruShield Insurance
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COVID-19's impact on the world is creating waves across all sectors and industries.
Every member of the CFA community is dealing with an issue that is affecting the world, our industries, our communities, our businesses, and our people.
We would like to hear from you if you have any topics, issues or questions to navigate turbulent times in order to support you further:
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