COVID-19 Business Support

• BC Province-Wide Covid-19 Restrictions

• Worksafe BC - Covid-19 Information
  • How to develop a Covid-19 Safety Plan
  • Report a Covid-19 Claim
  • Learn about Covid-19 vaccination and the workplace
  • Find industry specific Covid-19 information
  • Find links to public health information

• Orders, Notices & Guidance
  • ​In a Provincial State of Emergency, the Provincial Health Officer can make orders as needed. You must follow the orders.

Business Resources & Contacts

• Government of Canada​
  • COVID-19: Financial support for people, businesses and organizations
  • Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Covers a portion of an employee's wage for eligible employers. The CEWS will allow you to rehire your employees and avoid layoffs as the economy continues to safely reopen..
  • Employment Insurance
  • Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) - Open to large Canadian employers who 
    • have a significant impact on Canada's economy, as demonstrated by 
      • having significant operations in Canada, or
      • supporting a significant workforce in Canada;
    • Can generally demonstrate approximately $300 million or more in annual revenues; and
    • Require a minimum loan size of about $60 million.

• Regional Business Liaison

  • Regional (SRLD) Business Liaison Position aims to help businesses connect with pandemic recovery resources.