Resources for Canadian Businesses
LBMAO members can access all the federal government programs available for businesses and their employees on canada.ca. A key element of the program is that in order for a business to qualify, it has to have had a 30% percent drop in revenues since mid-March. I am sure many of our member businesses will qualify. Best, David Campbell President LBMAO
Read MoreFederal Government Wage Subsidy
TO ALL LBMAO MEMBERS We advise that all members who wish to apply for any of the federal government subsidies and relief programs obtain the most accurate and detailed information on all the programs available to businesses and their employee’s by accessing the Government of Canada website and the link for the COVID-19 subject. Details of one of the most important subsidies is the Emergency Wage Subsidies and we have included the details of that program here for immediate access. We will continue to advise you on new or changes to the programs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can...
Read MoreList of Essential Workplaces in Ontario
For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permitted at all times for all businesses. Supply chains 1. Businesses that supply other essential businesses or essential services with the support, supplies, systems or services, including processing, packaging, distribution, delivery and maintenance necessary to...
Read MoreATTN: LBMAO MEMBERS ON GROUP BENEFITS PLAN
A Message from Green Shield Canada: Since my last communication, the change in the environment around us continues at an incredible pace. I committed then to providing regular updates to you on matters that may impact the health benefits experience. In that spirit, this communication will focus primarily on an issue of current concern for many Canadians – plan member access to travel insurance during the COVID-19 crisis. Prime Minister Trudeau has asked travelling Canadians to come home, yet we have all read stories about many who are struggling to do so for reasons outside their control; as...
Read MorePAYROLL RELIEF & ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
A MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS Two critical programs that have an impact on our members as presented by the federal government as part of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic, you should be aware of the following: A 10% payroll subsidy will be available to small to medium sized businesses and not-for-profits that will be available through reduced federal payroll taxes. The government will provide information this week on how to administer this program that will encourage employers to keep employee’s working rather than laying them off to apply for Employment Insurance. If laying off employees...
Read MoreA MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS RE: COVID-19
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the LBMAO we wish to extend our sincere best wishes to you and your employees to weather these difficult circumstances with a minimum of disruption both on a business and personal level. Our office will remain open and we will still be publishing our magazine and electronic communications. All events planned are on hold at the present time until we have a better grasp on the long-term implications of the COVID–19 pandemic. I also want to emphasize that currently our retail sector remains open to support consumers. The Ontario and municipal...
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