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                      • COVID-19 Updates and Resources

                         

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                        The affect of COVID-19 continues to evolve. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to follow the directives of our health authorities on social and physical distancing measures so that we can flatten the curve. Stay calm, don’t hoard supplies, don’t back-log the health care system unnecessarily AND STAY HOME if at all possible! Another critical reminder is that many local businesses are having to make difficult decisions for their businesses and employees. They need government and community support to get through this difficult time. We will get through it by supporting one another. 

                        The Chamber has created this page with useful links, tools and surveys for businesses. 

                         

                      • A Celebration of Resilience - Business Excellence Awards

                        It's time to recognize the incredible fortitude of our business community throughout this challenging year. The Chamber is opening nominations for a special edition of the Business Excellence Awards, titled “A Celebration of Resilience”- we encourage you to nominate local businesses, organizations and individuals that have overcome countless obstacles. This year, we are also introducing a new category “Frontline Hero Honour Roll” to recognize the many essential workers across many sectors who have been working tirelessly through the pandemic to ensure our community continues to run smoothly.

                        Click here for more information.

                         

                      • Government Programs

                      • Government support programs for businesses:

                        • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
                        • Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
                        • Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
                        • Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
                        • Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP)
                        • Funding through the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NAACA)
                        • Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility
                        • Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
                        • Support for entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus (Business Development Bank of Canada)
                        • Export Development Canada: COVID-19
                        • Work-Sharing Program: Temporary special measures
                        • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
                        • Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
                        • Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
                        • Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)

                        Grants for business:

                             

                         

                        Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant - Government of BC

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                        Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant - Government of BC

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                        Launch Online Grant - Government of BC

                         

                         

                         

                         

                        Federal Government - Quick Links:​
                        Provincial (BC) Government - Quick Links: 
                        • Canada's Economic Response Plan - Support for Business
                        • Home page for the Government of Canada's
                        • response to COVID-19
                        • Businesses that can supply products and services in
                        • support of Canada's response to COVID-19
                        • Canada Revenue Agency
                        • ​Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Employment and
                        • Social Development Canada
                        • Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs 
                        • (Business Development Bank of Canada) 
                        • Daily Updates 
                        • PreparedBC: Emergency Plan for Small Businesses
                        • Small Business Support
                        • SupplyHub (for companies looking for provide essential supplies)
                        • Medical Response to COVID-19
                        • Government Response to COVID-19
                        • Essential Services announced, (March 26, 2020)  
                        • FraserHealth recommendations for business
                         

                         

                         

                      • Other reliable links to get information on the current situation, risk to Canadians, travel advisories, etc.: 

                        • City of Surrey
                          • COVID-19 information courtesy of Surrey Library
                          • Surrey's Store to Door Campaign
                          • City of Surrey's COVID-19 Business Resource Centre
                          • Expedited Food Delivery Registration Service
                          • Medical Supplies Design Specifications
                          • Invest Surrey - Surrey Makes PPE (local marketplace for PPE)
                        • City of White Rock
                        • Surrey Schools
                        • Utility Companies & COVID-19
                          • ​Fortis BC COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund
                          • BC Hydro COVID-19 Relief Fund
                          • ICBC COVID-19 Update and Support
                          • Shaw COVID-19 Response
                          • Telus COVID-19 Response
                          • Rogers COVID-19 Update
                        • Local news through Peace Arch News
                        • Provincial news: BC GlobalNews
                        • National news: CBC News and CTV News 
                        • Assistance and information for parents and students through Surrey Schools
                        • NOTE: The BC government does daily media updates everyday at 3 pm (T-F), which are streamed live by major media. 
                      • Health Resources

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                        ​BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool click here

                         

                        Non-medical questions: call 1-888-COVID19 or text 604-630-0300
                        Medical questions: call 8-1-1
                         
                        Fraser Health: Click here
                        BC Centre for Disease Control: Click here
                        HealthLink BC: Click here
                        Current COVID-19 cases in Canada: Click here

                         

                         

                      • Local Elected Officials

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                        For information on how to get in touch with your local elected officials, check out our Political Representatives page here.

                         

                      • Webinars & Virtual Events

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                        For a list of upcoming town halls, Chamber Chats and webinars from the Chamber, our members and partners, visit the Chamber's Event Calendar.

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                        In case you missed one of our virtual events, they are recorded for your convenience. If you follow this link you will also find useful recorded webinars, online events, and virtual interviews.

                         

                        Click here to see more.

                         

                         

                         

                      • Chambers Plan

                      • As a member of the Chamber, you are eligible to join the Chambers Plan, Canada's leading group benefit plan for firms with 1-50 employees. If your business is currently enrolled, you have access to Teladoc® telemedicine service, allowing employees to consult with a physician by phone* or video conference, within an hour, from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Should you or your employees have additional questions in relation to your benefits, submitting a claim, please contact the Customer Service Centre at 1-800-665-3365. 

                        For businesses who receive insurance via the Chambers Plan, the team behind the plan is offering the following credits, retroactive to April 1st, to your May billing.

                        • Dental: 50% premium reduction adjustment
                        • Extended Health: 10% premium reduction adjustment
                         
                        For inquiries:
                        • Teladoc: click here
                        • General inquries or to enroll in the ChambersPlan: click here

                         

                         

                      • Certificates of Origin (COOs)

                      • Certificates of Origin are shipping documents detailing information on the type of goods being exported, their destination, and most important, their country or countries of origin. Validation is a key service provided by the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce with a preferred rate given to SSWR Chamber members. All Certificate of Origin clients must provide a notarized letter of waiver to be kept on file for 2 years.

                        In partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the SSWR Chamber is pleased to offer the services of TradeCert Canada – a simple, secure and timesaving solution to COOs. Through the TradeCert program, the SSWR Chamber is able to process COOs entirely online (with the exception of accepting letters of waiver). Once you have been set up in our system, you can submit COO applications and print out approved COOs all from the comfort of your desk.

                        For more information on pricing, accepted documents, and other details on how to get started, visit our COO page here.

                         

                      • Business Resources and Tools

                      • Crime Prevention Tips for Businesses:

                         
                         
                        • Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers Tip Sheet for Securing your Business in relation to COVID-19 Closures.
                        • Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers for Virus Hoaxes, Fraud Prevention & Tips
                        • Surrey RCMP Business Poster Campaign: deter potential thieves and reinforce proper security measures against theft.
                      • Resources, Toolkits & Guide​

                         
                        Online Certificate of Origin Processing (essCert)
                        • In partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the SSWR Chamber is pleased to offer the services of TradeCert Canada – a simple, secure and timesaving solution to certificates of origin. Head to our Certificate of Origin page for more information.
                         
                        Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP: 
                        • Key Business and Legal Implications 
                        • Best Practices in the Workplace
                         
                        Border, Ladner, Gervais LLP:
                        • Employer Strategies for Managing Coronavirus Risks in the Workplace
                         
                        Bromwich & Smith:
                        • Small Businesses & COVID-19
                         
                        Calgary Chamber of Commerce:
                        • Emergency Preparedness Kit
                         
                        Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB):
                        • Keeping You and Your Employees Safe
                         
                        Canadian Franchise Association:
                        • COVID-19 Resources
                         
                        Canadian Payroll Association:
                        • Payroll Continuity Best Practice Guidelines
                        • Payroll and COVID-19
                         
                        Deloitte:
                        • COVID-19: Orchestrating the Recovery of Organizations and Supply Chains
                        • COVID-19: Government Financing Programs for Canadian SMEs
                        • Practical Steps for Pandemic Preparedness
                        • COVID-19: Managing Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
                        • COVID-19: Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis
                        • COVID-19: Practical Workforce Strategies that Put Your People First
                         
                        Facebook:
                        • Business Resource Hub 
                         
                        Fasken:
                        • Pandemic Planning for Employers
                         
                        GardaWorld:
                        • COVID-19 Live Updates
                         
                        The Globe and Mail:
                        • Employment lawyer Daniel Lublin answers frequently asked questions from workers
                         
                        Gowling WLG:
                        • COVID-19 Resource Hub
                         
                        KPMG:
                        • COVID-19: Leading successfully in turbulent times
                         
                        NGen:
                        • NGen’s COVID-19 Response Program: Funding to support companies in launching production of critical products to fight COVID-19
                         
                        Ontario Chamber of Commerce:
                        • COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit
                         
                        Professional Meetings & Conventions Assocation:
                        • Coronavirus FAQ
                         
                        RDC:
                        • COVID-19 Resource Portal
                         
                        ​Small Business BC:
                        • BC Business COVID-19 Support Service
                         
                        Surrey Board of Trade:
                        • Business Continuity and Recovery Planning Guide
                         
                        World Health Organization:
                        • COVID-19: Business and Employees

                         

                        Government Resources for Canadians

                         

                        COVID-19 Outbreak Update

                        Travel Advice

                        Being Prepared

                        Symptoms and Treatment

                        Prevention and Risk

                        Canada's Response

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