Host Rod Olstad and guests explore the “Third Sector”: the Voluntary and not-for-profit/Non-Governmental sectors of the Canadian Economy from a local perspective. How are Edmontonians and others “picking up the slack”; taking on the tasks and needs that are left unfulfilled by the corporate and public sectors? How are these efforts reflected in our democracy and the media?
Albertans happen to donate more money to charities and NGOs than any other Canadian province.
Attached is a summary of all the Covid-19 Assistance programs for both businesses and individuals announced by the governments so far.
As you know, government programs are changing quickly. The intent of this summary is to provide you with the most current information. The latest updates are going to be made to this document on an on-going basis and it will be available on our COVID-19 Resource Centre on RSM Website.
Thanks! Stay Healthy and take care!
COVID-19 – instructions for submitting client records:
In response to national, provincial and local COVID-19 guidance, RSM employees are working remotely and we are limiting access to our offices until further notice to protect the health and safety of our clients, employees and communities. We strongly encourage you to submit your records electronically, if possible. If you are unable to do so, essential services staff are available at the office to receive deliveries of client records by courier. If you need to drop off records in-person, please call our office at (main number) to ensure someone will be available to receive you.
RSM can help you stay informed with the latest insights, ideas and countermeasures to minimize the negative effects related to COVID-19, as well as prepare for future emergency events at our COVID-19 Resource Centre.
BEST REGARDS!
Samuel Young
Samuel Young, FCPA, FCA, CFA
Partner
RSM Canada 10104 – 103 Avenue NW, Suite 2500 Bell Tower, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0H8
The impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has left many Canadians concerned about not just their health, but also their family, finances, career, and more. We also know there’s a lot of misinformation out there. To help, we’re pulling together valuable financial information from trusted sources, and offering original content, including our COVID-19 & Your Finances: Take Action webinar series, designed to help you during these difficult times.
Closure of Personal Services (as defined under Bylaw 13138)
On March 26, the City of Edmonton implemented additional measures to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19 by renewing the State of Local Emergency, as well as implementing three emergency orders, including the following: That all personal services shops providing services related to the care and appearance of the body and body rub centres, as those businesses are defined in the Business Licence Bylaw, Bylaw 13138, are immediately closed...
As of March 25, law enforcement agencies have been granted full authority to enforce the public health orders outlined below and can issue fines. New restrictions on mass gatherings and businesses are now in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
No gatherings with more than 15 people are allowed, including:
conferences
workshops
worship gatherings
family events, such as weddings and funerals
social gatherings outdoors
Business, workplace and facility closures
Retail businesses
Albertans are prohibited from attending all non-essential businesses, including:
gift, hobby, antique and specialty stores
non-essential health and beauty care providers
clothing stores that sell mens’, ladies’ and children’s wear as
well as unisex, lingerie and maternity wear, shoes, bridal wear,
jewellery and accessories
retail stores that sell, luggage, art and framing supplies,
computers and gaming equipment, toys, photos, music, books, and sporting
goods
These businesses may choose to offer online shopping and curb-side pick-up.
This is a partial reposting. For the full information go to:
To support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the
government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency
Response Benefit (CERB). This taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a
month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CERB would be a simpler and more
accessible combination of the previously announced Emergency Care
Benefit and Emergency Support Benefit.
March 25, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada
The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and the economy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the table, paying for their medication or caring for a family member. For more…
