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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COVID-19 Update | Friday, April 24
April 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress There remains disagreement over what the next legislative step will be in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats continue to want to push forward with large packages while most Republicans want to evaluate the effectiveness of the funding to date. Conversations continue about a stimulus-like package but what it will end up including remains […]
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COVID-19 Update | Friday, April 24
April 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress There remains disagreement over what the next legislative step will be in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats continue to want to push forward with large packages while most Republicans want to evaluate the effectiveness of the funding to date. Conversations continue about a stimulus-like package but what it will end up including remains […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 23
April 23, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The House passed H.R.266 – The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The final vote was 388-5. Elevate expects the President to sign this bill as soon as possible. Additionally, by a party line vote of 212-182, the House approved legislation establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 23
April 23, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Work TIAC’s President and CEO is participating in an industry webinar with Destination Canada and ISED today, to continue TIAC’s cooperative efforts to assist tourism businesses in these difficult times The President & CEO also held a call with executives from airlines to discuss collaborative advocacy efforts. TIAC participated on a Canadian Chamber of […]
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