With the spike of COVID-19 cases since August and an expected continuation of the increase, the federal government has announced its priorities and agenda.
On September 23 - Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to outline the government's plans for the upcoming months
Highlights Relevant to Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) expanded to help businesses with fixed costs, such as rent, lease, and utilities
Federal Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) extended to Summer 2021
Commitment to create a nationwide early learning and child-care system to encourage child-carers to return to the workforce
Confirm the transition from CERB to regular EI
Creation of a temporary Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) for self-employed individuals and those ineligible for EI
Scaling up the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy to provide more paid work experiences for youths
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