MNBC recognizes that citizens have been deeply impacted by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Through funding support provided by the Federal Government, MNBC will be providing a temporary rent supplement to Métis Nation citizens who are currently renting their homes.
Keep ReadingThere is a Mandatory Order for Quarantine that we must Watch Closely. Whereas the Governor in Council is of the opinion that (a) based on the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization, there is an outbreak of a communicable disease, namely coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), in the...
Keep ReadingSCENARIO ANALYSIS UPDATE: COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND OIL PRICE SHOCKS PBO published its first scenario analysis of COVID-19 pandemic and oil price shocks on March 27 to help parliamentarians gauge potential economic and fiscal implications. This report provides an updated scenario analysis that incorporates new federal measures announced up to and...
Keep ReadingGovernment announces changes to 2020 Canada Summer Jobs program Increase to wage subsidy up to 100% of provincial minimum hourly wage for each employee Extending end date of employment to February 28, 2021 Allowing employers to adapt their projects and job activities to support essential services Allowing employers to hire...
Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided further details on the eligibility criteria for businesses to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). These details will ensure that the proposed CEWS meets the government’s objective to support the employers that are hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the jobs...
Keep ReadingPractical proposed ways to help small businesses who have seen their revenues collapse as a result of COVID-19. Many are days away from permanently closing or declaring bankruptcy and laying off millions of employees. The government has promised wage subsidy would cover 75% of salaries up to $847/employee per week...
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Keep ReadingSUPPORTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES New programs and measures were announced by the government on March 18. We will update this page with links once the details become available. I HAVE A SMALL BUSINESS SO HOW ARE THESE ANNOUNCED SUBSIDIES GOING TO HELP ME? Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash On March 13, 2020...
Keep ReadingThe Government of Canada is rolling out an Economic Response to help Canadians facing hardships as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please click here or the image below and discover where you can apply for the finances that apply to your specific needs.
Keep ReadingNews release April 1, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.To help Canadians and businesses get through these tough economic times, an announced...
Keep ReadingI wanted to share some specific information as it relates to the Canada Summer Jobs program:
Keep ReadingThese are challenging and unprecedented times both in Canada and around the world. To those of you working on the front lines, we can’t thank you enough: medical workers, police officers, fire fighters, grocery store workers, truck drivers, letter carriers and everyone else helping to ensure the health and wellbeing...
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