Government of Canada resources: For the latest updates: www.canada.ca
• Information for businesses: www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#business

• Workshare program:
The Government of Canada offers the Work-Sharing Program, which is designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. For more info check out the Work-Sharing program website or call the Employer Contact Centre at 1-800-367-5693. www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing.html

• Employment Insurance Program:
The Government of Canada offers benefits for individuals who may qualify if they have lost their job. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
o For employers: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/ei-employers.html
o COVID EI claims can be made at: 1-833-381-2725

Government of Alberta resources: For the latest updates: https://www.alberta.ca
• Information for Employers: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-support-for-employers.aspx
o Employment Standards, information on employment rules for layoffs and terminations: https://www.alberta.ca/temporary-layoffs.aspx
• Information for Albertans: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
o Supports for Albertans: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-supports-for-albertans.aspx
o Income support policy and contact info: https://www.alberta.ca/income-support.aspx
Additional Links:
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: http://www.chamber.ca/
• Flexibility regarding filing Taxes: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html#Flexibility_for_Tax-filers
• The Conference Board of Canada – COVID 19 Impacts: https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19
• Alberta Gaming and Liquor Corporation information for businesses: www.aglc.ca/covid-19