COVID-19 Update | Friday, May 1
May 1, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Minority Leader McCarthy indicated that they will not agree to any COVID-19 stimulus package that does not include protections for employers from lawsuits (liability protections). Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer are opposed. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is pressuring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 30
April 30, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Work TIAC’s State of Tourism in Canada during COVID-19 Dashboard report prepared by TIAC partners Twenty31 has been featured by Skift’s Rafat Ali as an example of good data and visualization of what tourism growth might look like post COVID-19. In case you missed the report – you can check it out here. Statistics Canada released […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 30
April 30, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate The Senate is still set to return Monday with a vote scheduled for Monday evening to confirm the Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Senate Democrats have expressed concern about returning Monday without a focus on COVID-19 related legislation and oversight rather than judicial and executive nominees. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, April 29
April 29, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The Senate is expected to return next week. Some members continue to have concerns about returning. This will be a process as they work through how to social distance, hold hearings and conduct markups. Many staff will continue to work remotely. The House will not be back next week, and a return date has […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, April 29
April 29, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Work This evening, Minister Joly will appear in front of the parliamentary Industry Committee (INDU). The session can be viewed live from 6:00 pm – 7:00pm EST here. Today, TIAC’s President and CEO joined a call with industry leaders to discuss tourism recovery measures. While addressing current gaps in support for tourism businesses […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, April 28
April 28, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress COVID-19 Legislation Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today stated that he would not support infrastructure funding in the next phase of COVID-19 relief measures. President Trump has indicated his desire for an infrastructure bill. Democrats came out strongly for infrastructure after the last package but have been less vocal on the issue recently. Elevate […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, April 27 (PM)
April 27, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Both chambers of Congress confirmed that they will be back into session on Monday, May 4th. This will be the first concurrent return to session for both chambers since the extended COVID-19 recess. Confirmations from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) signal a return to somewhat normal […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Monday, April 27
April 27, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Work Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched the application process for the CEWS. As of today, employers can apply for the CEWS through the My Business Account or through the CRA’s online application portal, and their representatives can apply through Represent a Client. Tomorrow, TIAC’s President & CEO will once […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, April 27
April 27, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Senate Banking Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-OH) wrote a letter to Department of Treasury (Treasury) […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Friday, April 24
April 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Work Today, consistent with TIAC advocacy asks, the Prime Minister announced commercial rent relief measures for SMEs through the new Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses Details on the new program can be found below in “Government Announcements” TIAC understands that these measures may not meet the support needs of all […]
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