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** This is not legal advice. Please consult with counsel** Question from BWA Member: I can’t figure out if this subsidy allows employees to work or if it’s just money to stay home. Any way you can help? It seems like they can’t work but why the revenue percentage test then? If we are not working our revenue is zero! Our workload/demand is very reduced but I’d like to have employees work part-time on staggered days to keep paying some of the bills. Right now they are all sitting at home collecting cerb. This story is all over the news...
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In March, the federal government announced a $65 billion program to support Canadian businesses facing economic challenges due to COVID-19. The program provides financial solutions to entrepreneurs impacted by the crisis. Stay up-to-date on EDC’s efforts to minimize the impact this crisis is having on Canadian companies by visiting their website. In addition to financial solutions, they have economic updates, tools, and resources to help weather this pandemic. EDC has put together a list of top resources. Please share with your network: Our new webinar on April 16, COVID-19: Get financing and support for your business, a panel of experts will...
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In recent weeks, we have all seen the rapid and devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the lives of everyone around the world and businesses alike. Every week, information is changing and evolving, and companies are left grappling with how to cope with this new environment. Figure 1. Some of the 50 + attendees on BWA’s online discussions with wood manufacturers, suppliers, industry experts & provincial government stakeholders. Recently the BWA has been ramping up services to provide a transformed digital landscape for wood manufacturers, suppliers, industry experts, and government stakeholders to come together to discuss,...
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The government of Canada has developed downloadable resources for employers to print out and distribute in the workplace. Helpful resources for employers and employees. – Click here to visit the site.
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Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) has developed COVID-19 COLLABORATION PLATFORM Ontario Innovators, Coming Together Visit this site by following this link. During this unprecedented and fast-changing global situation, one thing is clear: we are all in this together. Now is time for Ontario innovators to come together as we respond to support this collective effort, both locally and globally. OCE is identifying the innovative technologies, SMEs and experts from across the province to help fill the current product and service gaps related to COVID-19. If you have a piece of the puzzle – whether it is an asset, a technology or...
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Canada Emergency Response Benefit – Click here to learn more about If you or your employees have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide temporary income support. Click here to learn more.
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Deferral of GST/HST Tax Remittances (COVID-19 Measures) A useful resource page for answers to frequently asked questions on the changes put in place to Canadian taxes. Click here to read more.
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We are navigating our way through the COVID-19 crisis and beginning to get a clearer picture of what the next few weeks and months will bring. We remain committed to monitoring this situation to provide you with updates! UPCOMING: The BWA is hosting our second Online Roundtable Networking Event – Financial Relief and Health & Safety! Click here to learn more. Further to this update, below are additional resources. PETG Face Shields – FREE CNC Files for Manufacturers. Bednark Studio is sharing CNC router files and production information to any other manufacturers who would like to supply these to those in need....
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The list of essential businesses has just been updated. In their press release, the Ontario Government noted a hotline to call if you have questions. Business-owners with questions concerning their essential business status are encouraged to call the Stop the Spread hotline: 1-888-444-3659 The hotline is available from 8:30 a.m.― 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Full article link: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/04/ontario-extends-business-closures-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=o
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Thermwood machine owner, Bednark Studio (located in Brooklyn, New York), has engineered a disposable PETG Face Shield for health care professionals. They are sharing CNC router files and production information to any other manufacturers across the country who would like to supply these to hospitals, etc. that are in need. Thermwood is here to assist anyone who would like to produce these face shields on their equipment (including non-Thermwood CNC routers). If you need help, or would like to do something similar, please contact them at 1-800-533-6901 or email at program@thermwood.com. Download Face Shield Production Files Please click here to...
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