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:
- Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications - May 25, 2020
- Canadian Chamber and the Government of Canada team up with accounting profession to provide free advice to small to medium-sized business - May 25, 2020
- Essential workers to receive income support from Government of Yukon - May 22, 2020
- Funding to help Yukon employers hire students for critical and essential services - May 22, 2020
- Yukon Business Relief Program extended to July 23, 2020 - May 20, 2020
- The Government of Canada announces expansion of support for workers and small businesses - May 19, 2020
- Information for operating businesses, services and events safely during COVID-19 - May 15, 2020
- The Government of Yukon and the Chief Medical Officer of Health have released A Path Forward: Yukon’s plan for lifting COVID-19 restrictions - May 15, 2020
- The Government of Yukon announces new COVID-19 Rent Assist program - May 11, 2020
- The Government of Canada announces new measures to support businesses: Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) - May 11, 2020
- The Government of Canada announces agreements to boost wages for essential workers - May 7, 2020
- The Government of Canada announces $252M emergency aid package for farmers, food processors hit by COVID-19 - May 5, 2020
- The Government of Canada announced additional details on the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - May 1, 2020
- First Ministers’ statement on shared public health approach to support restarting the economy - April 28, 2020
- Government of Canada launched the application process for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy CEWS. As of today, employers can apply for the CEWS through My Business Account or through the CRA’s online application portal, and their representatives can apply through Represent a Client - April 27, 2020
- Government of Canada announces partnerships with provinces and territories to deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses - April 24, 2020
- Government of Canada announces support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19 - April 22, 2020
- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announces Northern Business Relief Fund (NBRF) - April 21, 2020
- Government of Canada announces support for Indigenous businesses - April 20, 2020
- Government of Canada announces additional support for small businesses - April 16, 2020
- Government of Canada has announced more flexible rules for claiming the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - April 15, 2020
- Government of Canada announces health and social support for northern communities - April 14, 2020
- Government of Yukon: Application is now open for the Yukon Business Relief Program - April 9, 2020
- Government of Yukon: Application is now open for the Temporary Support for Events Funding Program - April 8, 2020
- Government of Canada: Canadians can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - April 6, 2020
RESOURCES:
Government of Canada
- COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - now open for applications
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - open for applications
Government of Yukon
- Information for operating businesses, services and events safely during COVID-19 - New
- Covid-19 Operational Plan Template For Businesses And Services - New
- COVID-19 support for Yukoners
- Business Support for Cancelled Events (BSCE) - open for applications
- Paid Sick Leave Rebate program (PSLR) - open for applications
- Yukon Business Relief Program (YBRP) - open for applications
- 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