There are a few support systems the Federal Government has announced in the last several months which apply to business owners. Programs such as the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Emergency Business Allowance, Loan Guarantee’s and the Rent Assistance program are all in place at the moment. you can click below to review the all Federal Programs available https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
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New temporary benefits – CERB is now ending and is being replaced with new Employment Insurance (EI) program. Canadians with 120 insurable hours—which equates to 3.5 weeks of work in the last 52 weeks—across Canada can apply and receive a taxable benefit at a rate of at least $500 per week, or $300 per week for extended parental benefits, for up to 26 weeks. If you are collection CERB you will automatically be transferred over to the new program
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The provincial government announced that as of Friday, July 17th at midnight, Ottawa will officially enter Stage 3 of the reopening framework. This includes the expansion of personal gatherings from 10 up to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. Restaurants, gyms, movie theatres live shows, festivals, sporting activities, open houses, casinos, bath houses and more will now re-open. Remember to maintain social distancing, wash your hands and wear a mask when inside to ensure we continue to keep this pandemic at bay. Click here to read the full press release from the provincial government.
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For employers, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) applies at a rate of 75 per cent of the first $58,700 normally earned by employees – representing a benefit of up to $847 per week, per employee. You must submit a separate application for each of the claim periods. Employers of all sizes and across all sectors of the economy are eligible, with certain exceptions including public sector entities. An eligible employer’s entitlement to this wage subsidy will be based entirely on the salary or wages actually paid to employees. Click here to apply.
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Between May and June 2020, the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) led a series of Contractor Surveys. These surveys include hundreds of ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) contractors from across Ontario. This survey provides insight into how the construction industry has adapted to new safety guidelines and issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
All three recent OCS surveys can be found below:
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Along with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), which open April 27, 2020 there are also a number of additional programs available to employers including:
– Business Credit Availability Program
– Canada Emergency Business Account
– EDC Loan Guarantee for Small & Medium Enterprises
– BDC Co-Lending Program for Small & Medium Enterprises
– Deferal of WSIB Insurance Premium Payments, Income Tax & GST/HST
– Increase in the Employer Health Tax Exemption
To read more please click here.
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For any WSIB questions, we have contracted TeksMed through ECA Ontario to provide support for all issues. The number is 1-877-850-1021. This is a complimentary service for ECA Ottawa members.
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Business owners can call a new HOTLINE established to answer questions concerning your essential business status. The ‘Stop The Spread’ hotline number is 1-888-444-3659. The line will be available from 8:30am – 9:00pm Monday – Friday and 8:30am – 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday.
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The emergency order regarding the suspension of limitation periods and procedural time periods under the Construction Act has been lifted. This allows for the release of holdback payments to contractors and subcontractors in the normal course, helping to resolve a potentially significant cash flow problem.
The suspension was lifted on April 16, 2020 to give the industry time to prepare for these changes. Once lifted, parties will have the same amount of time to meet a deadline that had been remaining before the suspension began on March 16, 2020.
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New Drop Off Rules – City of Ottawa’s 100 Constellation building has now been closed to the public and in order to facilitate the receiving of physical documents (such as signed and sealed performance bonds, contracts) during this time. Supply has made arrangements to allow vendors to drop off their documents at the Provincial offense’s fine payment drop box which is located on the exterior of the building just to the left of the front doors. You MUST indicate that your envelope is for Supply Services, 4th floor West.
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