COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, March 25 (AM)
March 25, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress A deal has been reached on a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 emergency rescue package and was announced late last night/early this morning. The package is the largest stimulus package in U.S. history. This is the culmination of five plus days of around the clock negotiations between Senators and the White House/Administration. A vote is […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, March 24 (PM)
March 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Negotiations continued throughout the day today and there is belief that a deal will be announced in the near term, and a vote will be held in the next 24 hours. A small number of outstanding items remain and once a deal is announced, the final agreement will be drafted and released. We still believe […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Parliamentarians returned to Ottawa for an emergency House of Commons sitting to pass legislation to enact support measures for Canadians and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Information about what support is available to both individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19 is available below. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec were the latest provinces to declare states […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, March 24 (AM)
March 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate Negotiations between key Senators and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin continued late into the night last night on the third COVID-19 relief package. At this time, an agreement has not yet been announced. Senate Minority Leader Schumer and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin last night both expressed optimism that a deal would be reached this morning […]
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Where to start
March 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Many Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs are anxious about how to get the help they need in the face of COVID-19. Here are a few good places to start: Visit the website for businesses for information about supporting your employees and your business. It will be constantly updated as the COVID-19 crisis evolves. Download the Canada Business App to find […]
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Business measures from Canada’s economic recovery plan
March 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
500,000 Canadians applied for EI support last week. TIAC encourages members to apply for available business supports from the government as soon as possible. The government is: Essentially eliminating the payroll tax for three months by providing a 10% wage subsidy to small businesses; Helping businesses with cash flow by deferring tax payments until after […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, March 23
March 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Today, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of social distancing to help flatten the curve of COVID-19., telling Canadians with a strong message to “go home, and stay home.” Social distancing means keeping at least 2 meters away from other people, staying home whenever possible, and avoiding all group situations. There was a warning made […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, March 23 (PM)
March 23, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Negotiations continue on the third COVID-19 package after a procedural vote failed to reach the 60-vote threshold in the early afternoon. Reports confirm that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Majority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Schumer continue to speak frequently in an effort to reach agreement. We are hearing that a deal could be coming within […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, March 23 (AM)
March 23, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Talks went late into the night last night with Secretary Mnuchin shuttling back and forth between the Democratic and Republican Leaders. The Republicans attempted to schedule a vote at 9:15 today that was objected to by the Democrats last evening. The Senate is expected to be back in session at noon today. Once they […]
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COVID-19 Update | Sunday, March 22 (PM-2)
March 22, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Senate vote on moving forward with third COVID-19 relief bill fails – negotiations continue. The President today approved Major Disaster Declarations for New York and Washington and indicated that he would approve one for California either later tonight or tomorrow. A major disaster declaration provides a wide range of Federal assistance programs for individuals […]
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