Prime Minister Trudeau announced the Canada Emergency Wage Benefit on March 30, 2020. While we are pending the technical details and roll-out of the program, here is an overview of the details we know so far: It is open to corporations, businesses, partnerships and non-profits – no matter how large or small Your business must […]
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency continues to work hard to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As a reminder, we are still open for business and you can continue to reach us by phone (1-800-494-5651), email (apprenticeship@novascotia.ca) and through our online transactions at: https://nsapprenticeship.ca/agency/forms-publications#accordion1. Although the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is still processing certification renewals, […]
CANS “COVID-19 FAQs for Construction” was updated on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, per a correction issued by the province. See below for the specific section in question as well as a link to the newly updated document. Q: Which government department is administering provincial border checks and who is the contact person for further questions […]
The National Research Council (NRC) is working with partners as part of the collective effort to help find solutions to the COVID-19 with the following two, new programs: NRC COVID-19 Challenge Program The NRC’s new COVID-19 Challenge Program will bring together a national network of researchers and scientific facilities to address pressing needs and challenges. The COVID-19 […]
Are you a business that can supply products and services in support of Nova Scotia’s response to COVID-19? If so, the Province wants to hear from you. A procurement portal has been developed and includes a list of products and services the government is looking for. For more Nova Scotia Tender information, visit: https://procurement.novascotia.ca/ns-tenders.aspx
The province has created an online tool to help businesses and non-profits clarify if they may remain open and how they can comply with public health orders and workplace safety requirements. Figure out your best course of action for compliance, access the COVID-19 Employer Assessment Tool here. On Monday, March 30, 2020, the government also announced […]
UPDATE: Please note that the direction temporarily banning evictions provided by the minister (linked below) relates to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic only. Those businesses capable of making rent MUST pay per their rental agreement. Commercial Rent Deferral Program Highlights: NO employee minimum to be eligible (newly updated!) Rental deferral agreements must be in place by […]
Guide To Reduce Transmission of COVID-19 and Ensure a Clean Construction Job Site The Mainland Building Trades, Cape Breton Building Trades along with the Nova Scotia Construction Labour Relations Association have been working together on steps to take to ensure a clean worksite and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Click here for guidance to reduce […]
For full details relating to each announcement, refer to www.novascotia.ca/news April 2 State of Emergency is extended to April 19, 2020 COVID-19 Worker Emergency Bridge – $20 million Small Business COVID-19 Impact Grant – $19 million Map and graphs of COVID-19 test results is now online here March 30 Schools closed until May 1. Online […]
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Bank of Canada issued an unscheduled announcement, updating monetary policy and revealing new initiatives to defend Canadian households. Those announcements include, but aren’t limited to: Lowering the overnight target rate by 0.5 per centage points to 0.25 per cent; A quantitative easing program with the purchase of a minimum […]