Important Updates to VRCA Events and In-Person Education Given the recent BC Public Health orders, we’ve had to make some adjustments to what we had hoped would be a full return to…
Tag: COVID-19
COVID-19 sick leave reimbursement application: Action requested
In order to apply for the B.C. government’s COVID-19 Paid Sick-Leave Reimbursement Program, you need to sign up for WorkSafeBC’s online services. Through this program, which will be available starting June 15,…
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extended, redesigned
On July 17, the federal government announced proposed changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that would broaden the reach of the program and provide better targeted support so that more workers…
Wage subsidies, federal loan programs unpacked in upcoming roundtable
Register today for Construction Canada’s roundtable discussion, “Small Business Relief: Navigating Canada’s COVID-19 Programs.”Photo © BigStockPhoto.com Are you a small- or medium-sized business owner, trying to figure out which COVID-19 relief program…
Navigating turbulent times – Results’ Unleashed webinar series shares the how-to
To help companies navigate these turbulent times, VRCA’s long-time strategic partner, Results Canada, has launched a complimentary weekly webinar series designed to bring you tools, strategies and best practices to unleash the…
Have you written your MP yet?
There is still time to lend your support to the construction industry’s push for the federal government to establish an emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program. VRCA has joined the Canadian Construction…
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance details released
The Government of Canada has released additional details about the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program, which will lower rent by 75 per cent for small businesses affected by COVID-19. The…
Applications open for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Companies and not-for-profit organizations that have been affected by COVID-19 can now apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Applications opened on April 27, with the first payments expected to be issued…