COVID-19
Keeping you up to date on matters of note, industry events, news and company updates.

COVID-19: Subsidy Programs Update

December 16th, 2020

10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-Identification Form In March 2020, the federal government announced the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy (TWS) for employers, which would allow eligible employers to reduce the amount of payroll deductions required to be…

B.C. Businesses Can Make a Difference Against COVID-19 by Joining the Vaccine Cold Chain

October 30th, 2020

By Noah Strangway. As the world moves closer to approving COVID-19 vaccines, we face the biggest distribution challenge in history. In Canada alone, the federal government plans to order more than 250 million doses from multiple…

CEWS Presentation

October 21st, 2020

If you feel confused or have questions about the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), you are not alone. The Walsh King team has been speaking with many business owners and managers about what CEWS and the…

COVID-19: Bill C-20 – CEWS 2.0

July 30th, 2020

Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) Program The federal government introduced Bill C-20 on July 20.  The bill received Royal Assent on July 27 and is now law. Bill C-20 introduces substantial legislative changes…

COVID-19: Extension to Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (75% Wage Subsidy)

May 15th, 2020

Announced Changes to the CEWS Program On May 15, 2020, the Government of Canada announced updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”).  The announcement included the following details: The program will be extended to August…