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BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool click here
Non-medical questions: call 1-888-COVID19 or text 604-630-0300Medical questions: call 8-1-1Fraser Health: Click hereBC Centre for Disease Control: Click hereHealthLink BC: Click hereCurrent COVID-19 cases in Canada: Click here -
Contact your local elected representatives:
South Surrey-White Rockkerry-lynne.findlay@parl.gc.ca604-542-9495Surrey-White Rocktracy.redies.mla@leg.bc.ca604-542-3930Surrey Southstephanie.cadieux.mla@leg.bc.ca604-541-4556City of SurreyContact the municipality at:604-541-2100City of White RockContact the municipality at:604-591-4011Federal 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
- Specific support methods:
- Links from other federal government departments:
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Employment and Social Development Canada
- Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs (Business Development Bank of Canada)
- Support for entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus (Business Development Bank of Canada)
- Export Development Canada: COVID-19
- Work-Sharing Program: Temporary special measures
Provincial (BC) Government - Quick Links:
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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.
The Chamber is hosting bi-weekly Virtual Town Halls to discuss the questions and concerns that have arisen due to the COVID-19 crisis. The next Virtual Town Hall will be Friday May 15th 2020, 10AM - 12PM. To view recordings of the previous meetings, see the above link.
The Chamber is hosting weekly Chamber Chats with local businesses on Tuesdays from 9 - 10AM. Come together with your community to find support and share stories of how you have had to adapt your business due to COVID-19. Each participant will be given time to share their experience. The meeting will run for 1 hour. Space is limited; on a first-come first basis. All registered participants will receive a zoom link to participate. Click here to register.
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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
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Resources & Updates for Business (BC Chamber of Commerce)
These links are updated regularly and include information important to businesses, including:- Access to Capital
- Taxation Relief
- Working Sharing Program and Wage Subsidy
- Resources for Workers (including EI, Emergency Relief, Emergency Support, Enhanced Canada Child Benefit, Tax Filing Relief and more)
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) resources, including lending details
- B2B Support - Private & Crown Corporations
Resources & Updates for Business (Canadian Chamber of Commerce)
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has set up their Canadian Business Resilience Network, designed to provided businesses with the resources they need to keep moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic and prep for business recovery, as well as an FAQ for businesses.
Other links:
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Small Business BC:
Small Business BC has many resources available online.
You can also speak with Small Business Advisors at 1-833-254-4357
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Translink is currently conducting a Business Transit Needs Survey. Your feedback will help inform Translink as to who has been impacted by service cuts, how they should try to direct their mobility partners to provide support services now, and where they should prioritize transit efforts during the recovery phase.
Click here to take the survey.
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The City of Surrey is working with senior levels of government to support local businesses and is interested in understanding how the current pandemic is affecting your business and if it has changed since the beginning of this crisis. The information collected will allow the city to continue to identify opportunities for additional support and better understand the strategies that have are proving effective.
Click here to take the survey.
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Public health and government leaders have made significant decisions impacting every aspect of our lives in recent weeks. Fraser Health wants to hear from you as they plan to ease restrictions while keeping local citizens safe, especially those most vulnerable.
The survey is open to all British Columbians 18 years of age and older. It should take 10-15 minutes to complete, can be done online on any tablet, computer or mobile device, and is available in English and Chinese with a Punjabi survey translation guide also available. Participants without online access or needing language assistance can call 1-833-707-1900, seven days a week between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The survey will be open until May 31.
Click here to take the survey.
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The Department of Finance Canada is seeking information and feedback from businesses of all sizes, labour representatives, not-for-profits and charities on potential changes to the program, with a view to maximize employment in Canada and encourage growth. This consultation will help inform potential changes to the CEWS to help maximize employment and best meet the needs of businesses and workers during these challenging times.
Click here to take the survey and for more information about the consultation.
