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Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses
COVID-19 small business help centre.
LEARN MORECanadian Federation of Independent Businesses
FAQs, government-relief measures, and templates for independent businesses to use.
LEARN MOREBC Economic Development Association
COVID-19 Resources for local, Indigenous, and regional governments.
LEARN MORESmall Business BC
Resources for small businesses. This page includes a Business Continuity & COVID-19 Checklist
LEARN MOREBC Business Covid-19 Support Service
Connecting businesses with the resources, and guidance necessary to navigate challenges from COVID-19.
LEARN MOREVenture Kamloops –
Covid-19 Business Support Online Tool
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, the Venture Kamloops team can help. The online tool was created to provide support and resources to the business community.
LEARN MOREBusiness Credit Availability Program
BCAP will support access to financing for Canadian businesses in all sectors and regions. Through this program, Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) will provide direct lending and other types of financial support.
LEARN MOREBDC Operational Efficiency
Advisory Services for Businesses
LEARN MOREBank of Canada Actions
The Bank of Canada is acting in several ways to support the economy and financial system
Human Resources
Go2HR
Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace
LEARN MOREThe Government of Canada Youth Job Bank
Consists of expanded existing federal employment, skills development, and youth programming to create up to 116,000 jobs, placements, and other training opportunities to help students find employment and develop valuable skills.
Retail Council of Canada
RCC members can access webinars, conference calls, HR & legal advice on implications.
LEARN MOREHealth
Government of BC
Provincial support and information on health care, education, housing, transportation, mental health, and more.
LEARN MORETransportation
Railway Association of Canada
Fact sheets, infographics, and published studies on rail transportation across Canada.
LEARN MORECanadian Trucking Association
Tip sheets for truckers, guidelines on ‘non-essential travel’ and more.
LEARN MORETourism
Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)
The front line for economic development in Canada and help to address key economic challenges by providing regionally tailored programs, services, knowledge and expertise.
LEARN MOREBritish Columbia Restaurant &
Food Services Association
Updates for the restaurant and food services industry.
LEARN MOREDestination Canada
Updates on marketing programs and industry resources.
LEARN MOREHotel Association of Canada
Information for hoteliers to respond to coronavirus & guidance to take care of employees & guests.
LEARN MORERestaurants Canada
COVID-19 Resources for Foodservice Operators. This page includes a Crisis Preparedness and Business Continuity Guide.
LEARN MOREProfessional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
COVID-19 Resources for the Business Events Industry.
LEARN MOREBC Hotel Association
Resources to Help you Navigate the COVID-19 Virus.
BC Arts Council Grant Recipients & Applications FAQ’s
To address the impacts of COVID-19 BCAC has made significant updates to polices and programs.
LEARN MOREAgriculture & Agri-Food
Government of British Columbia
Recommendations for all farms to meet orders, notices and guidance issued by the provincial health officer and additional mandatory requirements for farms employing temporary foreign workers and domestic workers
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