The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce is working closely with our partner organizations and various levels of government to provide information to businesses and organizations impacted by COVID-19. We are here to provide support to our membership and we will continue to share information through online networks and to answer enquiries to the best of our ability in the midst of this rapidly-changing situation.
LATEST NEWS:
- New funding package announced for tourism industry hard hit by COVID-19 - October 19, 2020
- Details are now available the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, learn more about how the wage subsidy can support your business through to next summer! - October 14, 2020
- The Government of Canada has announced new, targeted support to help businesses through the pandemic - October 9, 2020
- The Government of Canada has expanded its Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) to provide further support for businesses - October 2, 2020
- 2020–21 First Supplementary Estimates include COVID-related supports for Yukoners and Yukon businesses - October 1, 2020
- The Yukon Business Relief Program has been extended until March 31, 2021. - September 24, 2020
- The Government of Canada has extended the closure of the U.S. - Canadian border for another month, until October 21, 2020 - September 16, 2020
- Yukon Elevate Tourism Program: A new program to help you elevate your business to thrive in 2021 and beyond - September 15, 2020
- State of emergency in the Yukon extended 90 days as reopening continues - September 9, 2020
- Learn more about the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund ( accepting application starting on August 31, 2020) - Septmeber 3, 2020
- The Yukon Business Relief Program will continue in partnership with CanNor’s Northern Business Relief Fund - September 2, 2020
- Government Of Canada To Make EI Changes, Extend CERB And Introduce Three New Benefit Programs - August 20, 2020
- Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, announced Canada and the US have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-US border another month until September 21, 2020. - August 14, 2020
- Government of Canada launched an improved Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy online calculator. As a business owner, this can help you prepare ahead of applying for the new upgraded and expanded wage subsidy – which will be open for applications on August 17, 2020. - August 11, 2020
- Government of Yukon: Support for restaurants extended - August 5, 2020
RESOURCES:
Government of Canada
- COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
- Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
- Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
Government of Yukon
- Information for operating businesses, services and events safely during COVID-19
- Covid-19 Operational Plan Template For Businesses And Services
- COVID-19 support for Yukoners
- Business Support for Cancelled Events (BSCE)
- Paid Sick Leave Rebate program (PSLR)
- Yukon Business Relief Program (YBRP)
- Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program
- Support for Yukon Nominee Program
- PIVOT. – a program for Yukon businesses to reboot & grow during these uncertain times and beyond
- Department of Economic Development:
- Business: (867) 456-3803, toll free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, extension 3803
- Immigration: (867) 667-5131, toll free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, extension 5131 or E-mail: [email protected]
Canada's Regional Development Agencies Important COVID-19 information for CanNor clients
Canadian Chamber of Commerce COVID-19: Business Resilience
Business Development Bank of Canada
- Supports for Canadian Businesses
- 7 Steps to Sustain Your Business Through COVID-19
- Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs
- Support for entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus
World Health Organization Getting workplace ready for Covid-19
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board COVID-19 and your workplace