Are you a business that can supply products and services in support of Nova Scotia’s response to COVID-19? If so, we want to hear from you.
A procurement portal has been developed and includes a list of products and services we’re looking for. For more information and to access this portal, click here.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)released its fourth update on its national online survey. Launched on April 3, the survey now has 10,550 responses.
Click here to access the latest CFIB survey results from “Your Business and COVID-19”.
In March 2020, measures to contain the COVID-19 virus caused sudden, unprecedented interruptions in business across Canada. Within a couple of weeks of the outbreak in Canada, more than 3 million Canadians were affected by either job loss or reduced hours.
Learn more about the virus’s impact on the labour market from Statistics Canada.
As of April 8, 2020, travel has been removed as a requirement for testing for COVID-19. The list of symptoms being screened for has also expanded. If you have two or more of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca/ to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment:
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has launched a new webpage and online video to provide COVID-19 investing information to the public. Read the full release from the Province detailing this new resource.
Visit Nova Scotia Securities Commission’s page for COVID-19 Investing Information.
Nova Scotia has recorded its second death related to COVID-19. On Wednesday, April 8, a woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as a result of complications related to COVID-19. Read the full statement released by the Government of Nova Scotia on April 9, 2020.
A reminder, recordings of the Province’s news conferences are available shortly after they conclude on their official Youtube page.
The federal government announced on April 8, 2020, relaxed eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, as well as new measures to help students make money this summer during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Conciliation and Mediation Services (CMS) continues to carefully monitor the public health advice regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health risk. At present, CMS is operating remotely in alignment with the Province’s advice and our community responsibility to practice social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Are you still working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? First and foremost, it is essential that those working must adhere to public health advisories. For further advice, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has issued tips to trades workers for staying safe while at work.
Click here to access Tips For Staying Safe While Working At Your Trade.
An application portal for these two provincial support programs will be available by Friday, April 10, 2020. All funds will be dispersed by the end of April. For more information and to access the portal when it’s ready, click here: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/#support