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We invite you to contact the Member Services for any request or question: INFO@DISTRICT-CENTRAL.CA<\/a> \/ 514 379-3232<\/p>\n __________________________________________<\/p>\n[April 17, 2020] Postponement of the 2nd instalment to the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9s de d\u00e9veloppement commercial<\/strong> __________________________________________<\/p>\n Last update: July 2, 15:00 p.m.<\/p>\n __________________________________________<\/p>\n Government of Canada:<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Government of Quebec:<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n City of Montreal :<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nThe deadline for the second instalment of contributions to the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9s de d\u00e9veloppement commercial (SDC) is postponed by three months. The new deadline is September 1, 2020.\nUSEFUL LINKS:<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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\nTo qualify under the expanded eligibility criteria, applicants with payroll lower than $20,000 would need:\n\n
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\nThe Government of Canada will extend the CEWS by an additional 12 weeks to August 29, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nhttps:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-finance\/economic-response-plan\/covid19-individuals.html#new_canada_emergency_response_benefit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nIf you are a Canadian manufacturer or business that can assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies, your help is needed.
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\nhttps:\/\/pm.gc.ca\/en\/news\/news-releases\/2020\/03\/18\/prime-minister-announces-more-support-workers-and-businesses-through<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-finance\/economic-response-plan.html#business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nExpanding Export Development Canada’s capacity to provide support to Canadian businesses, as well as relaxing the limits associated with the Canada Account to allow the government to provide additional support to Canadian businesses in response to these circumstances exceptional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nWage subsidy to eligible small businesses equivalent to 10% of wages for the next 90 days, up to $ 1,375 per employee and $ 25,000 per employer. Employers who will be able to take advantage of this measure include businesses that qualify for the small business deduction, as well as non-profit organizations and charities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nThe government authorizes all businesses to postpone the payment of any income tax payable between now and September 2020 until August 31, 2020. This support measure will apply to tax balances due as well as installment payments, under Part I of the Income Tax Act. There will be no interest or penalty on these amounts during this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nIncrease in credit available to small, medium and large Canadian businesses. As announced on March 13, the new Business Credit Program will provide, through the Business Development Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada, more than $ 10 billion in additional support to businesses that have need cash. The government is also ready to inject more capital through these state finance companies. Increase in credit available to farmers and the agri-food sector through Farm Credit Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nLaunched the Mortgage Purchase Program to enable citizens to purchase up to $ 50 billion in insured mortgage loan packages through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). As announced on March 16, this measure will provide stable funding to banks and mortgage lenders and will encourage continued lending activity to Canadian businesses and consumers. CMHC stands ready to support, where necessary, liquidity needs and the stability of the financial markets through its mortgage financing programs. The government will help implement these measures by increasing the legislated CMHC limit for securities and mortgage insurance by $ 150 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nAn emergency care allowance will be introduced. This can be up to $ 900 every two weeks and be offered for a maximum of 15 weeks. This will help workers who have to stay at home and who do not have paid sick leave. With this allocation, the government could provide up to $ 10 billion in support to Canadians. The measure targets:
\n1) workers, including the self-employed, who are sick, quarantined or who have been instructed to isolate themselves, but who are not eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits );
\n2) workers, including the self-employed, who care for a family member with COVID-19, such as an elderly parent or other sick dependent, but who are not eligible for EI disease;
\n3) working parents, whether or not they are eligible for EI, and who have to stay home without pay because their children are sick or require additional services due to school closings.
\n4) Implementation of the Emergency Support Allowance. The benefit will be paid through the Canada Revenue Agency to provide up to $ 5 billion in support for workers who are ineligible for EI and who are at risk of losing their jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-finance\/programs\/financial-sector-policy\/business-credit-availability-program.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nSupport for Business and non-profit organizations: https:\/\/district-central.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lettre-M\u00e9lanie-Joly-30-mars_2020-ENG.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n
\nEconomic intervention plan: https:\/\/district-central.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Information-COVID-19-26-mars-2020.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n
\nEconomic and fiscal measures \u2013 COVID-19: https:\/\/district-central.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Mesures-\u00e9conomiques-COVID-19.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nStarting on May 25, retail stores in the Communaut\u00e9 m\u00e9tropolitaine de Montr\u00e9al with direct exterior access that customers usually use can resume their activities. Businesses in the stores\u2019 supply chains can resume their operations on the same date. >><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nSubsidies to help companies cover the costs of training activities and for the organization of work. Eligible training can, among other things, target digital skills relating to teleworking, good practices related to health issues, organizational communication and improvement of know-how. Companies are invited to promote online or distance training and must comply with the health rules in force as part of these training courses. The government therefore offers to reimburse businesses 100% of the eligible expenses they incur, for example for trainer’s fees, the purchase of equipment and human resources management activities, up to $ 100,000.\n\n
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\nhttps:\/\/www.economie.gouv.qc.ca\/ministere\/salle-de-presse\/communiques-de-presse\/communique-de-presse\/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=24524&cHash=4060a81314b27dd76baaca186cf3faa4<\/a>
\nInvitation to Quebec businesses to register: https:\/\/www.lepanierbleu.ca\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nGrocery stores, drugstores and service stations will remain open. A complete list of establishments that can remain open will be announced shortly and updated regularly.\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/essential-services-commercial-activities-covid19\/essential-services\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nPress release: https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/fr\/news-releases\/covid-19-mesures-economiques-un-gouvernement-proactif-pour-aider-les-entreprises-du-quebec-883274053.html<\/a>Temporary concerted action program for businesses
\n<\/strong>Eligible businesses, including cooperatives, not-for-profit organizations and social economy businesses engaged in commercial activities, can benefit from financial support that makes up for the lack of liquidity associated with COVID-19 due to a problem of supply of raw materials or products (goods or services) or an impossibility or a substantial reduction in the capacity to deliver products (goods or services) or goods.\nThis new measure, incorporated into the ESSOR program, is aimed at companies that are in a precarious situation or who are experiencing temporary difficulties due to COVID-19. The financial assistance aims to support their working capital so that they can continue their activities. Barring exceptions, companies from all industries are eligible for this program. Financial assistance, of a minimum amount of $ 50,000, is granted in the form of a loan guarantee, but may also take the form of a loan. The main terms and the procedure for obtaining assistance are presented on the Investissement Qu\u00e9bec website<\/a>. Eligible businesses wishing to obtain more information or take advantage of this funding can call 1 844 474-6367 or the telephone number of their regional office, available on the website.\n
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\nMeasures to relax the terms of loans already made by Investissement Qu\u00e9bec may be implemented. In addition, a three-month moratorium has been established for the repayment (capital and interest) of loans already granted through local investment funds. Interest accrued during this period will be added to the loan balance. This measure is in addition to the moratorium already in place under most investment policies in force in RCMs, which can last up to twelve months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nQuebec will follow suit with the federal government regarding its measure, which will reduce the amount of the squeeze-out from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) by 25% in 2020. This will protect RRIF retirees who are at a disadvantage due to the state of the stock markets.<\/li>\n
\nIn addition, Revenu Qu\u00e9bec and the Canada Revenue Agency are harmonizing their practices and extending the deadline for filing personal income tax returns to June 1. In addition, the deadline for paying any tax balance due and for paying installments is postponed to September 1, for both individuals and businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nPersonalized guidance to small businesses, provided by advisors specializing in online marketing, from the Conseil Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois du commerce de d\u00e9tail. These advisors can help you develop an action plan in times of crisis, choose providers, implement an online shopping platform, and more. Interested businesses should complete this form.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/strong>The eligibility period for the following programs: PRAM Sainte-Catherine, PRAM Art\u00e8res en chantiers and PRAM Commerce has been postponed to a later date. A 12-month extension is given to carry out eligible work to all applicants whose application was deemed eligible over the past two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThis measure is for neighbourhood businesses who are in or near a commercial development corporation. A safe, affordable and accessible delivery service is available to them.\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe measure is intended for non-profit organizations (NPOs) that can provide technical support to Montr\u00e9al businesses. This is a financial contribution program to enable NPOs to quickly implement the technical solutions and concrete measures they have identified within their business networks.
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