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.
LATEST NEWS:
- Yukon’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout schedule has been released. - January 11, 2020
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers on continued efforts to address the impacts of COVID-19 - January 7, 2020
- COVID-19 relief and recovery plan for Yukon tourism sector released - December 14, 2020
- Yukon is extending the state of emergency for another 90 days - December 8, 2020
- Government expands Canada Emergency Business Account loans - December 4, 2020
- Experimental Estimates for Business Openings and Closures for Yukon, August 2020 - December 3, 2020
- COVID-19 Impact on Yukon Businesses, August 2020 - December 3, 2020
- Submit an Expression of Interest: COVID-19 Recovery Research Program
- Masks now mandatory in all indoor public spaces. Print out a poster to let people know where masks are required in your business or workplace here. - December 1, 2020
- Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Question & Answer Sessions — Register Early!- December 1, 2020
- Additional Relief Funding Available for Tourism Sector and Non-profit Organizations - November 30, 2020
- Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program extended - November 24, 2020
- Updated signage for COVID-19 - November 23, 2020
- Whitehorse COVID-19 screening drive-thru opens - November 22, 2020
- COVID-19 update: Expansion of self-isolation requirements - November 18, 2020
- New support for Yukon’s aviation industry. A second round of federal aviation funding has landed in Yukon - November 12, 2020
- Government of Canada: over $155 million to extend the Industrial Research Assistance Program's (IRAP) Innovation Assistance Program to continue supporting high-potential, innovative small businesses across the country throughout this pandemic - November 7, 2020
- Government of Canada: Detials on the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) - November 5, 2020
- Government of Canada: Lockdown Support for Businesses Facing Significant Public Health Restrictions - November 5, 2020
- Government of Canada: Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension - November 5, 2020
- The Government of Canada has announced an update to the Orders in Council (OIC) pertaining to the ongoing border closures and mandatory isolation requirements - November 2, 2020
- The Government of Canada today announced that the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) will be available to businesses that have been operating out of a non-business banking account.
- Government of Yukon: 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
RESOURCES:
Government of Canada
Government of Yukon
- Watch COVID-19 video updates
- Updated signage for COVID-19
- COVID-19 support for Yukoners
- Paid Sick Leave Rebate Program
- Yukon Business Relief Program
- Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program
- Support for Yukon Nominee Program
- Support for Tourism Organizations
- Tourism Accommodations Sector Supplement
- 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