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:
- Do you have questions on CanNor’s Northern Business Relief Fund? Are you struggling to complete your forecasts or not sure how to do the final report? Do you need help in finalizing your paperwork? For the rest of the month of August, CanNor will be available on Wednesdays from 9-10 am and on Thursdays from 3-4 pm to help any business who is struggling to complete their applications. The format for each day will be an open question/answer period for the first 15 minutes; followed by individual assistance on specific applications. To participate, please use the following ZOOM coordinates: Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/31wNopQ Meeting ID: 311 224 1630 Passcode: NBRF - August 6, 2020
- Government of Yukon: Support for restaurants extended - August 5, 2020
- COVID-19: Stricter rules for foreign nationals transiting through Canada to Alaska - July 30, 2020
- The Government of Yukon and Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health officially announced today that Phase 3 of Yukon’s plan for safely lifting COVID-19 public health measures will begin on August 1 - July 29, 2020
- Adapting the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to Protect Jobs and Promote Growth - July 29, 2020
- Canada Revenue Agency Extends Payment Deadline And Provides Interest Relief For Outstanding Debts - July 27, 2020
- Government Announces Extension of Rent Relief Program for Small Businesses - June 30, 2020
- The Yukon First Nations COVID-19 Coordination Group has shared a link to their website which is hosting the most recent travel advisories issued by participating First Nations and municipalities across the Yukon. CYFN will update their map as participating First Nations governments change their information - July 2, 2020
- The Government of Canada temporarily extends time periods given to employers to recall employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic - June 23, 2020
- The Government of Yukon announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit - June 16, 2020
- Applications For Expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Available Starting Friday - June 15, 2020
- New initiatives from the Government of Yukon will support restaurants and other businesses with a liquor licence - June 4, 2020
- The Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund will provide 62 grants, each worth $10,000 to Canadian businesses to help their recovery efforts during these unprecedented times - Now accepting applications - June 2, 2020
- 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
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