*This program ended on October 23, 2021, and was replaced by a more targeted program called the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit. The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit expired on May 7, 2022. This summer looks to be shaping up. COVID-19 case numbers are going down. Vaccination rates are going up. As your province slowly reopens, you...
Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs can now apply to a new loan program. The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund provides loans up to $250,000 to Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada. The program opened for application on May 31, 2021. The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led...
*Blog update: Applications are no longer being accepted. The federal government’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) provides financial support to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund is available to businesses that applied to other COVID-19 relief programs and were unsuccessful. Or that received support but are still experiencing financial hardship. Those eligible can...
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has been set up by the federal government to provide financial help to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses and organizations can access these funds through their provincial regional development agencies and the Community Futures Network of Canada. This blog provides details on the RRRF loans provided...
The pandemic has pushed us closer to a digital future. Virtual work meetings and socials are now the norm. The success of the remote work model has led many companies to switch to remote work on a permanent basis. In the virtual workplace, your hiring pool isn’t restricted only to your city or province. As employers...
