CASA President’s Update

• Mar. 27, 2020 – Presidents Special Report

National

• Jun. 3, 2022 – Myth Busting and Team Building: A Win-Win Approach to Advancing Residential Fire Sprinklers in Canada, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Jun.-3-2022-CAFC_2021_Sprinkler_Report_ENG_final.pdf

• Oct. 15, 2021 – Notice to Federal Contractors  https://buyandsell.gc.ca/notice-to-federal-contractors

• Sept. 2, 2021 – Important Labour Matters Sept.-2-2021-CASA-Bulletin-Important-Labour-Matters.pdf

• Aug. 5, 2021 – Canadian Covid 19 Summary -Supports and Benefits for Employers Aug.-5-2021-Canadian-Covid-19-Summary-Supports-and-Benefits-for-Employers.pdf

• Apr. 23, 2021 – Canadian Government extends Business Supports such as CEWS & CERS https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/services/tax/publications/tax-insights/covid-19-emergency-business-supports-extended-2021.html

• Apr. 20, 2021 – Canada 2021 Budget Briefing

• Feb. 24, 2021 – National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada Submits Federal Budget Consultation Report

• Feb. 5, 2021 – NTCCC Members Update – Building for Recovery Launch https://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/NTCCC-Members-Update.pdf

• Feb. 4, 2021 – Canada temporarily waives the one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance claims https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/01/ei.html

• Jan. 22, 2021 – Canadian Government Publishes Draft Legislative Proposals to Adjust Certain Deductions for Employment Insurance and COVID-19 Benefits https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2021/01/government-publishes-draft-legislative-proposals-to-adjust-certain-deductions-for-employment-insurance-and-covid-19-benefits.html

• Dec. 23, 2020 – Canadian Government announces wage subsidy rate increase to 75 per cent https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/12/government-announces-wage-subsidy-rate-increase-to-75-per-cent.html

• Dec. 16, 2020 – Canada Revenue Agency provides details on Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/12/employer-provided-benefits-and-allowances-cra-and-covid-19.html

• Dec. 16, 2020 – Introducing a simplified process for claiming the home office expenses for Canadians working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/12/introducing-a-simplified-process-for-claiming-the-home-office-expenses-for-canadians-working-from-home-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html

• Dec. 4, 2020 – Government introduces legislation to provide critical support to Canadians and businesses during the pandemic https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/12/government-introduces-legislation-to-provide-critical-support-to-canadians-and-businesses-during-the-pandemic.html

• Nov. 25, 2020 – Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) – Technical Guidance https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-rent-subsidy/cers-technical-guidance.html

• Nov. 25, 2020 – New, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic receives Royal Assent https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/new-targeted-support-to-help-businesses-through-pandemic-receives-royal-assent.html

• Nov. 4, 2020 – Minister Ng announces new measures to help Canadian small businesses access global markets amid COVID-19 https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/11/minister-ng-announces-new-measures-to-help-canadian-small-businesses-access-global-markets-amid-covid-19.html

• Nov. 4, 2020 – Canada introduces legislation for new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/government-introduces-legislation-for-new-targeted-support-to-help-businesses-through-pandemic.html

• Oct. 16, 2020 – The Canadian Government extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) into 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/10/extending-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy.html

• Oct. 14, 2020 – Government announces new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/10/government-announces-new-targeted-support-to-help-businesses-through-pandemic.html

• Oct. 7, 2020 – Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to provide further support for businesses https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2020/10/government-of-canada-expands-regional-relief-and-recovery-fund-to-provide-further-support-for-businesses.html

• Oct. 7, 2020 – Canadian Government announces infrastructure plan to create jobs and grow the economy https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/10/01/prime-minister-announces-infrastructure-plan-create-jobs-and-grow

• Oct. 7, 2020 – Legislation to support new recovery benefits and extend funding for COVID-19 measures receives Royal Assent https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/10/legislation-to-support-new-recovery-benefits-for-canadians-unable-to-work-due-to-covid-19.html

• Sept. 22, 2020 – Canada-US extend temporary non-essential travel restriction https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2020/09/canada-us-extend-temporary-non-essential-travel-restriction.html

• Sept. 22, 2020 – Read PwC’s summary of Canada’s government economic responses to Covid-19 https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/services/tax/government-economic-response-to-covid-19.html

• Sept. 16, 2020 – Changes to Taxes & Benefits -Collections, Audit, Objections and Appeals https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update/covid-19-collections-audits-appeals.html

• Sept. 16, 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions -Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy/cews-frequently-asked-questions.html#h_8covid-19-update/covid-19-collections-audits-appeals.html#audit

• Sept. 11, 2020 – CRA Announces tax extensions for Scientific Research & Experimental Development activities https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-incentive-program/whats-new-program/repoting-deadline-extentions.html

• Aug. 21, 2020 – Supporting Canadians Through the Next Phase of the Economy Re-opening: Increased Access to EI and Recovery Benefits https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/08/supporting-canadians-through-the-next-phase-of-the-economy-re-opening-increased-access-to-ei-and-recovery-benefits.html

• Aug. 21, 2020 – Government of Canada announces plan to help support Canadians through the next phase of the recovery https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/08/government-of-canada-announces-plan-to-help-support-canadians-through-the-next-phase-of-the-recovery.html

• Aug. 18, 2020 – Canada Revenue Agency opens applications for enhanced Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/08/canada-revenue-agency-opens-applications-for-enhanced-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy.html

• Aug. 4, 2020 – Canadian Government announces New Extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/07/government-announces-new-extension-of-rent-relief-for-small-businesses.html

• Jul. 28, 2020 – Canadian Government announces plan to safely restart the economy while protecting the health of Canadians https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2020/07/the-government-of-canada-is-investing-to-safely-restart-the-economy-while-protecting-the-health-of-canadians.html

• Jul. 28, 2020 – Canada Revenue Agency announces extension to the payment deadline and offers interest relief on outstanding tax debts https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2020/07/the-canada-revenue-agency-announces-an-extension-to-the-payment-deadline-and-offers-interest-relief-on-outstanding-tax-debts-during-the-covid-19-pa.html

• Jul. 21, 2020 – Tax Insights: Redesigned Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program provides relief to more businesses and organizations https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/services/tax/publications/tax-insights/redesigned-cews-program-provides-relief-more-businesses-organizations-2020.html

• May 26, 2020 - Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/25/canada-emergency-commercial-rent-assistance-now-open-applications

• May 26, 2020 – Income tax filing and payment deadlines: CRA and COVID-19 https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update/covid-19-filing-payment-dates.html

• May 26, 2020 - The CRA has extended filing deadlines for corporations and trusts https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/tax-tips-2020/extended-filing-deadlines-corporations-trusts.html?utm_source=mediaroom&utm_medium=eml

• May 21, 2020 – Prime Minister announces opening of program to protect jobs and help businesses https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/20/prime-minister-announces-opening-program-protect-jobs-and-help

• May 21, 2020 – Government announces support program for large employers is open for applications https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/05/government-announces-support-program-for-large-employers-is-open-for-applications.html

• May 21, 2020 – Government of Canada shares legislative proposals to address issues relating to legislative time limits and deadlines https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2020/05/government-of-canada-shares-legislative-proposal-to-address-issues-relating-to-legislative-time-limits-and-deadlines.html

• May 21, 2020 – Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Initiatives) https://fin.canada.ca/drleg-apl/2020/itree-rired-0520-eng.html

• May 15, 2020 – Emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy program extended to end of August https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wage-subsidy-covid-extension-1.5571140

• May 12, 2020 – COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/covid-19-employee-supplier/covid-19-employee-info/covid-19-update-bcp-may-11-2020.html

• May 7, 2020 – CASA endorses the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Covid-19 Guidelines

• May 1, 2020 – Canada announces the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/covid19-cecra-small-business

• May 1, 2020 – First Ministers’ statement on shared public health approach to support restarting the economy https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2020/04/28/first-ministers-statement-shared-public-health-approach-support

• Apr. 24, 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions -Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy/cews-frequently-asked-questions.html

• Apr. 24, 2020 – Prime Minister announces -Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/04/24/prime-minister-announces-partnerships-provinces-and-territories

• Apr. 21, 2020 – Canada Covid-19 Economic Plan -Support for Businesses – The Canadian Government has announced a series of programs to help Canadian Businesses during the Covid-19 outbreak including; Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy, Access to Credit, Deferred Tax Payments and Support for Self-Employed Individuals. To learn more about these programs and how to register please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_economic-response-plan#businesses

• Apr. 16, 2020 – Prime Minister announces expanded access to Canada Emergency Response Benefit and support for essential workers https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/04/15/prime-minister-announces-expanded-access-canada-emergency-response

• Apr. 6, 2020 – Construction Projects of National Importance Vital to COVID-19 Response in Canada -National Trade Contractors Council of Canada

• Apr. 5, 2020 –  Update on Canadian Government Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) including how and when to apply?  For more details please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

• Mar. 28, 2020 – National Trade Contractors Council of Canada Applauds Federal Initiative to Establish COVID-19 Response Construction Sector Advisory Group Federal COVID-19 Advisory Response Group Release

• Mar. 28, 2020 – The Canadian Government announces additional support for Canadian Businesses, including sales tax deferral payments and new loan programs for businesses https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/additional-support-for-canadian-businesses-from-the-economic-impact-of-covid-19.html

• Mar. 28, 2020 – The Canadian Government announces Covid-19 Economic Response Plan to help support Canadian Businesses and workers during these unprecedented times. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

• Mar. 26, 2020 – Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) offers support to CASA Members with free resources regarding frequently asked questions regarding the current Covid 19 situation.

• Mar. 26, 2020 – NFPA issues guidance to government officials on fire protection and life safety systems regardless of occupancy status

• Mar. 23, 2020 – Government of Canada – Guidance  on Record of Employment -Covid 19

Atlantic

• Jan. 18, 2022 – New Brunswick announces small business grant enhanced and extended https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.01.0018.html

• May 19, 2021 – Nova Scotia – Expanded Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program Opens https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210514002

• May 11, 2021 – Nova Scotia Announces Border and Other Restrictions to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210507006

• May 5, 2021 – Nova Scotia Announces Additional Supports for Businesses https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210504001

• Apr. 30, 2021 - Nova Scotia Announces new Restrictions to combat Covid-19 https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210427003

• Apr. 7, 2021 – Nova Scotia announces State of Emergency Renewed https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210402001

• Mar. 17, 2021 – Nova Scotia announces Additional Commercial Property Tax Relief for Owners of Hotels, Motels and Inns https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210312001

• Dec. 16, 2020 – Nova Scotia Announces State of Emergency Renewed https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201211003

• Nov. 18, 2020 – New Brunswick extends the state of emergency due to Covid-19 https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0598.html

• Jun. 6, 2020 – New Brunswick takes next step in Covid-19 recovery https://globalnews.ca/news/7026865/new-brunswick-takes-next-step-in-recovery-as-campbellton-region-sees-another-confirmed-case/

• Jun. 6, 2020 – Newfoundland Labrador -Red Tape Reduction Initiative Established to Gather Feedback from Local Business Community https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/servicenl/0605n06/

• Jun. 4, 2020 – Newfoundland Labrador Minister Osborne Announces Residential Construction Rebate https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/fin/0603n03/

• May 29, 2020 – Next Steps to Reopen Nova Scotia, Support for Businesses Announced https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200527003

• May 29, 2020 – Nova Scotia Invests $230 Million to Stimulate the Economy and Create Jobs https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200527005

• May 25, 2020 – Nova Scotia Advisory Committee offers clarity on Standpipe System Design – 3.2.5.9.(5)(c) – A recent decision ( April 29,2020) by the Nova Scotia Advisory Committee clarified an outstanding disagreement with the Halifax Regional Municipality Building Officials as well as the HRM Fire & Emergency Services regarding Standpipe System Design parameters -3.2.5.9.(5)(c).

• May 1, 2020 – Newfoundland Labrador announces Compensation for Private Sector Employers with Staff that had to Self-Isolate due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/exec/0429n03/

• May 1, 2020 – New Brunswick further expands COVID-19 testing protocols; travel restrictions for temporary foreign workers https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.04.0235.html

• Apr. 24, 2020 – Prince Edward Island supporting primary industries
  https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-supporting-working-primary-industries

• Apr. 24, 2020 – Newfoundland Labrador -Requirements for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire and Life Safety Equipment during the Covid-19 Pandemic

• Apr. 14, 2020 – PEI Government announces COVID-19 Special Situations Fund https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-covid-19-special-situations-fund

• Apr. 14, 2020 – Nova Scotia Government announces measures to support businesses https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200402005

• PEI –  In absence of direction contractors will assume province will continue to enforce provincial fire code with adhering to COVID-19 safety measures as specified by province.

• Mar. 26, 2020 – Statement from New Brunswick Fire Marshal’s Office -Life Safety Systems during State of Emergency

• Mar. 24, 2020 – Statement from Nova Scotia Fire Marshal – Fire Sprinkler Systems

Ontario

• Jan. 18, 2022 – Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001435/applications-now-open-for-ontario-business-costs-rebate-program

• Oct. 20, 2021 – Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15 https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000979/enhanced-covid-19-vaccine-certificate-with-qr-code-and-verify-ontario-app-available-for-download-starting-october-15

• Oct. 13, 2021 – Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000947/ontario-cautiously-lifting-capacity-limits-in-select-settings

• May 11, 2021 – Ontario Passes Legislation Introducing Temporary Paid COVID19 Leave https://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/May-11-2021-Ontario-Passes-Legislation-Introducing-Temporary-Paid-COVID19-Leave.pdf

• May 6, 2021 – Ontario to Modernize and Streamline Apprenticeship Training https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000078/ontario-to-modernize-and-streamline-apprenticeship-training

• Apr. 30, 2021 – Ontario to Introduce Paid Covid-19 Leave https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000024/ontario-to-introduce-paid-covid-19-leave

• Apr. 27, 2021 – CECCO Safety Fact Sheet 2

• Apr. 27, 2021 – CECCO Safety Fact Sheet 1

• Apr. 27, 2021 – CECCO Safety Poster

• Apr. 27, 2021 – CECCO Safety Bulletin

• Apr. 15, 2021 – Ontario announces Workplace Inspectors to Visit 1,300 Construction Sites Beginning This Week https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/61172/workplace-inspectors-to-visit-1300-construction-sites-beginning-this-week

• Mar. 25, 2021 – Ontario March 2021 Budget – https://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Mar.-25-2021-Ontario-March-2021-Budget.pdf

• Mar. 24, 2021 – Phase 2 Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccination https://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Mar.-24-2021-Phase-2-Prioritization-for-COVID-19-Vaccination.pdf

• Mar. 17, 2021 – Ontario Supports Tourism, Culture, Sport and Recreation Organizations https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/60724/ontario-supports-tourism-culture-sport-and-recreation-organizations

• Jan. 12, 2021 – CASA News Release -Ontario Non-Essential Construction Definitions

• Dec. 23, 2020 – Ontario Supports Employers and Employees Impacted by COVID-19 https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59745/ontario-supports-employers-and-employees-impacted-by-covid-19

• Nov. 20, 2020 – Ontario Supporting Small Businesses with Financial Advice and Training https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59271/ontario-supporting-small-businesses-with-financial-advice-and-training

• Nov. 17, 2020 – Ontario Updating COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59205/ontario-updating-covid-19-response-framework-to-help-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19

• Nov. 4, 2020 – Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59051/ontario-releases-covid-19-response-framework-to-help-keep-the-province-safe-and-open

• Aug. 28, 2020 – Ontario Expanding Youth Training Programs to Promote the Skilled Trades https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2020/08/ontario-expanding-youth-training-programs-to-promote-the-skilled-trades.html

• Aug. 21, 2020 – Ontario and Municipalities Work Towards a Strong Economic Recovery https://news.ontario.ca/mma/en/2020/08/ontario-and-municipalities-work-towards-a-strong-economic-recovery.html

• Jul. 22, 2020 – Ontario passes Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
  https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-197

• Jul. 22, 2020 – Ontario Legislature Adjourns after Significant Sitting in Response to COVID-19  https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/07/ontario-legislature-adjourns-after-significant-sitting-in-response-to-covid-19.html

• Jun. 9, 2020 – Ontario Permits More Businesses and Services to Reopen in the Coming Days https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/06/ontario-permits-more-businesses-and-services-to-reopen-in-the-coming-days.html

• Jun. 4, 2020 – Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30 https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/06/ontario-extends-declaration-of-emergency-until-june-30.html

• Jun. 2, 2020 – Ontario Extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workers during COVID-19 https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2020/06/ontario-extending-infectious-disease-emergency-leave-for-workers-during-covid-19.html

• Jun. 2, 2020 – Ontario Supports Those Struggling with Electricity Bills during COVID-19 https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/06/ontario-supports-those-struggling-with-electricity-bills-during-covid-19.html

• May 28, 2020 – Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/ontario-extending-emergency-orders-during-covid-19-outbreak.html

• May 23, 2020 – Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/ontario-helps-people-impacted-by-covid-19-get-back-to-work.html

• May 15, 2020 – Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/ontario-announces-additional-workplaces-that-can-reopen.html

• May 7, 2020 – Ontario Construction Secretariat -Covid-19 Contractor Survey: Impacts and Actions

• May 1, 2020 – Ontario announces resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace https://www.ontario.ca/page/resources-prevent-covid-19-workplace?_ga=2.228988190.321489396.1588348575-691655710.1585056460

• Apr. 10, 2020 – Ontario Attorney General -Construction Act / Update on Procedural Timelines

• Apr. 3, 2020 – Ontario updates Essential Workplace list https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces?_ga=2.112180098.743018699.1585937735-691655710.1585056460

• Apr. 3, 2020 – Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/04/ontario-extends-business-closures-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19.html

• Mar. 27, 2020 – Covid-19 Ontario Fire Marshal releases statement

• Mar. 27, 2020 – Ontario announces Insurance Premium Payment Deferrals for six months

• Mar. 24, 2020 – Ontario Releases List of Essential Workplaces

• Mar. 20, 2020 – Covid-19 Advisory for Construction Workplaces in Ontario – Mar. 20, 2020

Western

• Oct.13, 2021 – Alberta announces support for businesses to help keep Albertans safe https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=80122A007D9C4-DF63-4E69-12FB7DC16B918B62

• Jun. 25, 2021 – More Albertans to receive $1,200 Critical Worker Benefit https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7942413950639-A24C-E0FB-AA0A7FE2F7F040FD

• Jun. 25, 2021 – Manitoba launches new $30 Million Healthy Hire Manitoba Program https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51489&posted=2021-06-24

• May 11, 2021 – Saskatchewan Announces Re-opening Roadmap: Sunday, May 30 Set as Target Date for Step One https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2021/may/09/reopening-roadmap-sunday-may-30th-set-as-target-date-for-step-one

• May 11, 2021 – Manitoba Provides over $75 Million for Businesses Impacted by New Public Health Orders https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51241&posted=2021-05-10

• May 11, 2021 – Manitoba Launches New Financial Support for Paid Sick Leave Related to Covid -19 https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51224&posted=2021-05-07

• May 11, 2021 – B.C.’s paid sick leave will support workers, reimburse businesses https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0033-000887

• May 7, 2021 – Saskatchewan announces Re-Opening Roadmap: A Gradual, Measured Approach to Easing Public Health Measures https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2021/may/04/reopening-roadmap-a-gradual-measured-approach-to-easing-public-health-measures

• May 7, 2021 – Alberta Announces New COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spike https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=780944289E67F-AB21-1393-1723D64CDEC6F61D

• May 5, 2021 – Saskatchewan Extends the Small Business Emergency Payment Program https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2021/april/30/saskatchewan-extends-the-small-business-emergency-payment-program

• Apr. 30, 2021 – State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PSSG0030-000776

• Apr. 22, 2021 – Alberta announces Paid leave for Covid 19 Vaccinations - https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=779939EF02AAE-D6C6-08E8-A875AB2F8CC2B704

• Apr. 7, 2021 – Manitoba Commits $1.2 Billion For Covid-19 Response In Budget 2021 https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51079&posted=2021-04-06

• Mar. 17, 2021 – Manitoba Government Launches New Support Program For Hospitality Industry Impacted By COVID-19 Restrictions https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51005&posted=2021-03-16

• Mar. 10, 2021 – British Columbia Delayed tax measures go into effect on April 1 https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FIN0019-000407

• Mar. 10, 2021 – Alberta moves into full Step 2 of Path Forward https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77679C801C48D-B9CB-2F2A-D711CC20DC34D54D

• Mar. 10, 2021 – Manitoba Government Extends Tax Payment Deadlines https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=50919&posted=2021-03-05

• Feb. 18, 2021 – British Columbia Government announces $4.5 Million to help support rural British Columbians https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FLNRO0009-000283

• Feb. 18, 2021 – Alberta Government announces Additional COVID-19 support for Alberta small business https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77292F2280241-CB11-EE33-D6F779210BFFDD22

• Feb. 4, 2021 – Support Extended For Small Businesses In Saskatchewan https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2021/january/29/support-extended-for-small-businesses-in-saskatchewan

• Feb. 4, 2021 – Expanding COVID supports for all Albertans | Increased support for all Albertans who need to isolate themselveshttps://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77182B4417188-F448-3F35-5A966070E85EDF4F

• Dec. 23, 2020 – Manitoba Announces Changes to Protect Employers with Defined Benefit Pension Plans https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=50094&posted=2020-12-22

• Dec. 23, 2020 – British Columbia expands Grant program to help support Small and Medium Businesses https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020JERI0044-002118

• Dec. 16, 2020 – Manitoba Announces Distribution of $25.6-Million Transitional Report Fund for Post-Secondary Institutions https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=50062&posted=2020-12-14

• Dec. 4, 2020 – Ten Per Cent Economic Recovery Rebate Now In Effect For All SaskPower Customers https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/december/01/ten-per-cent-economic-recovery-rebate-now-in-effect-for-all-saskpower-customers

• Dec. 4, 2020 – Saskatchewan Small Businesses Emergency Payment Program Renewed https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/december/03/saskatchewan-small-businesses-emergency-payment-program-renewed

• Nov. 25, 2020 – Actions to protect Albertans and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx#p22780s6

• Nov. 20, 2020 – Saskatchewan Announces New Phase of Temporary Wage Supplement Program Introduced to Support Those Caring for Seniors https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/november/18/new-phase-of-temporary-wage-supplement-program-introduced-to-support-those-caring-for-seniors

• Nov. 20, 2020 – Manitoba tightens restrictions to reduce gatherings and social contacts https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49868&posted=2020-11-19

• Nov. 17, 2020 – Alberta announces new measures to curb the rapid growth of COVID-19 https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7568972979AB6-C710-8665-95A628DF4EBB5F51

• Oct. 26, 2020 – Alberta prompt payment legislation planned for June 2021 https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/10/alberta-prompt-payment-legislation-planned-for-june-2021

• Oct. 26, 2020 – New Rules proposed for Alberta’s Construction Industry -Prompt Payment and Adjudication https://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Alberta-201022_Govt_Prompt-Payment-Fact-Sheet.pdf

• Oct. 22, 2020  – Alberta Government introduces Prompt Payment Legislation https://www.casa-firesprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Oct.-22-2020-Alberta-Government-introduces-Prompt-Payment-Legislation-.pdf

• Oct. 16, 2020 – British Columbia extends State of Emergency to continue their Covid-19 Response https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0053-001874

• Sept. 22, 2020 – British Columbia announces PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/pst/rebate-machinery-equipment/technical-backgrounder

• Sept. 22, 2020 – British Columbia announces Increased Employment Incentives https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/employer-health-tax/employer-health-tax-overview/increased-employment-incentive

• Sept. 16, 2020 – Manitoba Further Expands Back to Work Wage Subsidy Program https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49221&posted=2020-09-14

• Sept. 16, 2020 –  Manitoba Renews Nine Emergency Measures Act Orders as part of Covid-19 Response  https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49198&posted=2020-09-10

• Sept. 11, 2020 – British Columbia releases information on Income Tax requirements https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/tax-changes/whats-new/income-taxes

• Sept. 4, 2020 – Canada and Alberta invest in infrastructure projects in northern Alberta to strengthen the economy and build resilient communities https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2020/09/backgrounder-canada-and-alberta-invest-in-infrastructure-projects-in-northern-alberta-to-strengthen-the-economy-and-build-resilient-communities.html

• Sept. 4, 2020 – State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0049-001631

• Sept. 4, 2020 – British Columbia confirms tax measure implementation dates, deferral deadlines for businesses https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0049-001647

• Aug. 21, 2020 – British Columbia announces extended State of Emergency to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EMBC0045-001545

• Aug. 18, 2020 – British Columbia -Emergency support for vulnerable people during COVID-19 continues https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020SDPR0041-001511

• Jul. 22, 2020 – British Columbia Extends State of Emergency
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0038-001339

• Jun. 6, 2020 – Saskatchewan Announces Commercial Eviction Protection For Tenants https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/june/05/eviction-protection

• Jun. 6, 2020 – Saskatchewan Announces Temporary Wage Supplement Program Being Expanded To Include More Workers https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/june/04/temporary-wage-supplement

• May 28, 2020 – Manitoba Announces Second Phase of Restoring Safe Services Plan To Begin June 1st https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=48325&posted=2020-05-27

• May 22, 2020 – Manitoba Unveils Preliminary Draft Second Phase of Restoring Safe Services Plan https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=48279&posted=2020-05-21

• May 12, 2020 – Supporting Alberta’s businesses through relaunch https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=71326376831A4-095A-BA3D-30EFF4DAB5766E9B

• May 8, 2020 – Saskatchewan announces $7.5 Billion Invested in Infrastructure Over Two Years to Stimulate Provincial Economic Recovery https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/may/06/capital-funding

• May 8, 2020 – Manitoba announces major infrastructure package to help restart recovery amid Covid-19 pandemic https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=47957&posted=2020-05-07

• Apr. 22, 2020 – The Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba (CLRAM), the Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba (MCAM), and Manitoba Building Trades (MBT) have partnered with OHS Global Risk Solutions LTD, to produce a Covid-19 Safety Guide

• Apr. 21, 2020 – Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Returns $37-Million Surplus to Provide Financial Relief to Employees https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=47597&posted=2020-04-21

• Apr. 16, 2020 – Manitoba announces up to $1 Billion to support Covid-19 Fight https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=47538&posted=2020-04-15

• Apr. 14, 2020 – Emergency Support Program For Saskatchewan Small Businesses https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/april/09/small-business-support

• Apr. 14, 2020 – Price Gouging Prohibited In Saskatchewan During Pandemic https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/april/13/price-gouging

• BC, AB, SK, MB, – In absence of direction contractors will assume province will continue to enforce provincial fire code with adhering to COVID-19 safety measures as specified by province.

2019 & Prior

• Prompt Payment on the Horizon from Coast-to-Coast as Trade Contractor Summit Concludes

• Inching Closer to Federal Prompt Payment Legislation

• Trade Contractors support Feds’ Prompt Payment Proposal
  –     John Galt on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
  –     MPs Safety Briefing
  –     NTCCC Announcement

• Tragic Fire in L’Isle-Verte, Quebec

• NRC Report reveals NEW composite floor assemblies in homes fail 67% sooner than older homes.

• Fire Performance of Houses Phase 1 Report

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