COVID-19 Government Updates - April 22, 2020 - Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce

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COVID-19 Government Updates - April 22, 2020

Dana Burdenuk posted on 4/22/2020 2:37:00 PM

CENTRE WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PROVIDES COVID-19 GOVERNMENT UPDATES

Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers

To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). A calculator is available online, and the application portal will open on April 27. Read more here

Economic recovery efforts have begun in Centre Wellington

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, Township staff have launched several steps and partnerships that will leverage assistance for our communities small business owners during this time of uncertainty. Read more here

Township extends all facility closures

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Township has extended all facility closures, and cancelled all spring programming and rentals up to Friday, July 3, 2020. Read more here

Canada and Ontario Supporting Agri-food Sector Supply Chain During COVID-19

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million in new funding to connect workers with in-demand jobs in the agri-food sector to keep the nation's supply chains strong and store shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here

Province Calls for Innovative Solutions to Combat COVID-19

The Ontario government is investing $20 million to advance medical research and develop tools and resources to combat COVID-19 and other infectious diseases through the Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund . The government is calling on all of the province's world-class research institutions, postsecondary institutions, and non-profit scientific partners to take action in the development of innovative solutions to track and defeat COVID-19. Read more here

Prime Minister announces new support to protect Canadian jobs

The Government of Canada is taking action to help Canadian businesses and organizations keep their doors open, keep their employees on the payroll, and recover quickly when Canada bounces back from this crisis. Read more here

Prime Minister announces support for Indigenous businesses

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and to support Aboriginal Financial Institutions that offer financing to these businesses. Read more here

Prime Minister announces further support to help Canadians in need

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced an investment of $350 million to support vulnerable Canadians through charities and non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to those in need. Read more here.

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About the Author

Dana Burdenuk

I worked most recently with Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph where I was responsible for procuring donated products from local businesses for the ReStores and build sites. This role got me involved with many of our great businesses here in Centre Wellington as well as participating on the Member Services Committee with CWCC.

Habitat was a big career change for me as I had spent the previous 25 years working in corporate Human Resources and Sales & Marketing roles in a number of industries including Manufacturing, Distribution, and Financial Services. I made the decision to leave the corporate world behind to pursue opportunities to be more community-focused (and spend less time travelling all over North America!).

When the opportunity for the GM role with CWCC presented itself, I felt it was a perfect blend of my skills, business knowledge, and passion. I was previously a Board of Directors member with the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce and participated in their Membership Services Committee for eight years, which gave me a good understanding of the Chamber business model. I’m so pleased to be here, focused on providing service, solutions and benefits to local businesses and raising awareness of the value that the Chamber provides.

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