The hourly minimum wage in Manitoba increased to $13.50 from $11.95 on October 1, 2022. Manitoba’s minimum wage increases on October 1 every year based on the province’s Consumer Price Index. Manitoba government announces more minimum wage increases for 2023 On November 18, 2022, the Manitoba government announced a formal plan to increase the minimum...
To help tourism and hospitality businesses recuperate from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government is offering the temporary Ontario Staycation Tax Credit for 2022. Ontario Staycation Tax Credit 2022 This measure provides indirect relief to Ontario businesses by encouraging Ontario residents to travel within their province. This temporary, personal income tax...
To navigate the financial setbacks and challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the BC government has launched several relief programs for small and medium businesses. This blog provides information on the current BC government grants for small businesses. BC Employer Training Grant Program This program provides skills training to fill the gaps in the provincial...
A 2021 study into the digital priorities of small businesses found 48% had plans to grow or maintain their online sales post-pandemic. Among the major reasons cited was the potential of the online space to increase their business revenues and competitiveness. To support businesses with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to move online or...
*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...
