GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA LINKS & RESOURCES
ABTraceTogether – a mobile contact tracing app that helps to let you know if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 – or if you’ve exposed others – while protecting your privacy.
Public Health Measures – A Path Forward – understand how restrictions will be eased in steps over the coming months. It outlines the sectors that will see gradual restriction changes at each step based on hospitalization benchmarks. (March 1, 2021)
Information for Albertans: Actions to protect Albertans and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus
Information for Employees and Employers – funding and supportive measures to support local businesses, employers and employees.
- Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant (open until March 31, 2021)
- Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit – Starting in mid-April, the Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit will provide payments of up to $10,000 to eligible small and medium businesses most affected by the pandemic and ongoing public health restrictions (Applications Open mid-April 2021)
Daily Updates – Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
Help Prevent The Spread Posters – Printable posters to support awareness and actions that can be taken to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LINKS & RESOURCES
COVID-19 Updates – Detailed information on Canada’s whole-of-government actions to respond to the outbreak
Government of Canada’s Economic Response Plan (full) – Canada’s actions to help Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) (75%) and subsidy Calculator and To Apply (Updated infoCanada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Extending the Work-Sharing program
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) interest-free loans
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)
Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)-up to $40K interest free repayable – for those who do not qualify for the CEBA. (Deadline March 31, 2021)
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Mid-Market Financing Program
Mid-Market Guarantee and Financing Program
Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF)
Additional support by sector
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
Employment Insurance (EI) program
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
Mortgage payment deferral
CITY OF LETHBRIDGE LINKS & RESOURCES
News Centre – Coronavirus Updates Regular updates from the City of Lethbridge
OTHER RESOURCESATB COVID-19 Recovery Workbook – Full COVID-19:Moving business forward in times of crisis (ATB Financial)
Tips For Operating Worksites During COVID-19 (BILD Alberta)
Best Practices for Business Owners during COVID-19 (Canadian Home Builders’ Association – membership required- contact BILD Lethbridge for access)
Support for Entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19 – Business Development Bank of Canada
Dealing with Mortgage Payment Difficulties – CMHC – Tools and tips to resolving financial difficulties.
Business Continuity Plan Guide– plan how your key services or products can be continued, and the recovery of key business and systems after a emergency event.
Tips for Alberta Business & Community Leaders – Working to Address the Social and Economic Fall Out from the Coronavirus – Institute for Sustainable Development
Steps to Manage Loss & Business Interruption during COVID-19 – BDO Canada – Starting points for consideration that can help your business better manage the process.
Help in Tough Times – a list of resources from Alberta Health Services
Alberta 211 – a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages
Respiratory Viruses and the Workplace – Bulletin gives employers, supervisors and workers information about controlling respiratory virus hazards in the workplace