financial relief Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/financial-relief/ Fri, 29 May 2020 22:05:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png financial relief Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/financial-relief/ 32 32 City of Montreal offers subsidy for construction projects in buildings that house social economy businesses https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/city-of-montreal-offers-subsidy-for-construction-projects-in-buildings-that-house-social-economy-businesses/ Tue, 26 May 2020 15:18:33 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2061 This subsidy program is accessible to social economy businesses anywhere in the Montréal agglomeration that meet the conditions. Financial assistance includes: A subsidy that covers 40% of the cost of eligible construction/renovation/expansion work, up to $250,000 An additional subsidy that covers 50% of the fees for professional services (architecture, design, engineering, project management, urban planning, […]

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This subsidy program is accessible to social economy businesses anywhere in the Montréal agglomeration that meet the conditions. Financial assistance includes:

  • A subsidy that covers 40% of the cost of eligible construction/renovation/expansion work, up to $250,000
  • An additional subsidy that covers 50% of the fees for professional services (architecture, design, engineering, project management, urban planning, archeology or consultants) up to 7.5% of the cost of eligible construction/renovation/expansion work or $50,000

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]]> Mesures de la Ville de Montréal pour soutenir les entreprises https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/mesures-de-la-ville-de-montreal-pour-soutenir-les-entreprises/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:46:26 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=941 Dans le contexte de la COVID-19, qui a une forte incidence sur les entreprises, la Ville offre un soutien financier d’urgence et prend des mesures pour aider les entreprises, les organismes à but non lucratif et les travailleurs autonomes à faire face aux défis actuels.

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]]> Dans le contexte de la COVID-19, qui a une forte incidence sur les entreprises, la Ville offre un soutien financier d’urgence et prend des mesures pour aider les entreprises, les organismes à but non lucratif et les travailleurs autonomes à faire face aux défis actuels.

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]]> Toronto-based rental company creates $500K COVID-19 relief fund https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/toronto-based-rental-company-creates-500k-covid-19-relief-fund/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:04:50 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=839 Greenrock Real Estate Advisors’ (GREA) has developed a series of initiatives to assist its residents and community members including: $300,000 towards local charitable organizations; a rent assistance program that allows residents to use their last month’s rent deposit as a credit towards their rent payments; the deferral of rent increase notices; $200,000 of grocery gift […]

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]]> Greenrock Real Estate Advisors’ (GREA) has developed a series of initiatives to assist its residents and community members including: $300,000 towards local charitable organizations; a rent assistance program that allows residents to use their last month’s rent deposit as a credit towards their rent payments; the deferral of rent increase notices; $200,000 of grocery gift cards for all Greenrock managed residential units; and a specialized germ protection treatment program.

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]]> The Assembly of First Nations declares a state of emergency https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-assembly-of-first-nations-declares-a-state-of-emergency/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:42:42 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=731 Calling for increased resources for First Nations on a “needs and equity basis,” with specific consideration for northern, remote and isolated communities.

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]]> Calling for increased resources for First Nations on a “needs and equity basis,” with specific consideration for northern, remote and isolated communities.

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]]> PACE Society — a peer-driven organization located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver is providing support for current and former sex workers of all genders https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/pace-society-a-peer-driven-organization-located-in-the-downtown-eastside-of-vancouver-is-providing-support-for-current-and-former-sex-workers-of-all-genders/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:32:03 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=727 Funding is prioritized to people of colour, Indigenous people, transgender individuals, and members of other marginalized communities.

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]]> Canadian policy response group launched to get through pandemic https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/canadian-policy-response-group-launched-to-get-through-pandemic/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:17:02 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=720 Based out of Ryerson University, First Policy Response was launched in March 2020 to bring together the Canadian policy community and highlight the best economic and social policy ideas to get through the immediate crisis and prepare for the uncertain future. Contributions and suggestions are welcome.

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]]> Based out of Ryerson University, First Policy Response was launched in March 2020 to bring together the Canadian policy community and highlight the best economic and social policy ideas to get through the immediate crisis and prepare for the uncertain future. Contributions and suggestions are welcome.

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]]> COVID-19 IMPACT SURVEY https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/covid-19-impact-survey/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:08:11 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=649 The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA) is collecting data in order to better understand the impact COVID-19 has had on arts and culture organizations across the province. Aggregate data will be shared with funders, and arts service organizations for regional, provincial, and national reporting.

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]]> The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA) is collecting data in order to better understand the impact COVID-19 has had on arts and culture organizations across the province. Aggregate data will be shared with funders, and arts service organizations for regional, provincial, and national reporting.

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]]> Coalition of small business owners calling on the Canadian government to consider a series of recommendations https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/a-coalition-of-small-business-owners-are-calling-on-the-canadian-government-to-consider-a-series-of-recommendations-to-support-small-business/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:54:17 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=579 SaveSmallBusiness.ca is a grassroots coalition of small businesses across Canada united in their opposition to a debt-forward solution to the COVID-19 economic crisis. Suggestions include bailout plans, wage subsidies, grants, and other non-debt solutions.

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]]> SaveSmallBusiness.ca is a grassroots coalition of small businesses across Canada united in their opposition to a debt-forward solution to the COVID-19 economic crisis. Suggestions include bailout plans, wage subsidies, grants, and other non-debt solutions.

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]]> Small Business BC (SBBC) provides COVID-19 resources for small business https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/small-business-bc-sbbc-provides-covid-19-resources-for-small-business/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:39:55 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=578 Resources include digital meetups, business continuity checklists, resources to create a crisis plan and help navigating provincial and federal support

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]]> Resources include digital meetups, business continuity checklists, resources to create a crisis plan and help navigating provincial and federal support

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]]> City of Winnipeg sets up business task force, looking at tax deferrals during COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/city-of-winnipeg-sets-up-business-task-force-looks-at-tax-deferrals-during-covid-19/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:46:04 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=557 City of Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman announced a Mayor’s COVID-19 Business Task Force to help city businesses weather COVID-19, including the possibility of deferring property and business taxes.

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]]> City of Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman announced a Mayor’s COVID-19 Business Task Force to help city businesses weather COVID-19, including the possibility of deferring property and business taxes.

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