The MRCs are ready to help!

Businesses located in the following MRCs can contact them for immediate assistance. Thérèse-De Blainville RCM In an economic context shaken by the COVID-19 crisis, the Thérèse-De Blainville MRC is launching measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, social economy enterprises, non-profit organizations, self-employed workers and very small businesses in its territory. To apply for these […]

Thérèse-De Blainville MRC releases $200,000 for small businesses

In an economic context shaken by the COVID-19 crisis, the Thérèse-De Blainville MRC is launching measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, social economy enterprises, non-profit organizations, self-employed workers and very small businesses in its territory. In addition to the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation’s “Aide d’urgence pour les petites et moyennes entreprises” announced […]

Lodging tax relief measures

As part of the measures taken by the Quebec government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was recently announced that further relief measures would be introduced for the lodging tax. Indeed, as of April 9, 2020, the Quebec government has issued an information bulletin in which it allows an extension of the deadline for […]

The Autorité puts forward new pandemic-related measures

In the wake of measures taken to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on Quebec’s financial system, the AMF is announcing further adjustments to the current framework. “These measures are designed to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and distancing measures on certified representatives and money services businesses, who are experiencing a decline in business, for […]

EDC offers a webinar “COVID-19: Get financing and support for your business”.

(source: edc.ca) Get the funding and support your business needs On April 16, Export Development Canada (EDC) will be hosting a webinar featuring a panel of experts who will explain how to access the financial assistance and guarantees available to you. In this regard, it should be noted that the government has broadened EDC’s mandate, […]

UPDATE: Government offers employers more flexibility on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

(source) Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and employers across the country who are struggling as a result of the global outbreak of COVID-19. Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided further details on the eligibility criteria for companies to apply for the Canada […]

100 million for job retention

Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, has announced the allocation of $100 million to implement the Programme actions concertées pour le maintien en emploi (PACME). This program was set up in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and workers. It was […]

Latest updates on sales and other indirect taxes

Amyot Gélinas S.E.N.C.R.L. would like to provide you with the latest information from the tax authorities regarding sales taxes and other indirect taxes in Quebec.   TAX REGISTRANT, OBLIGATIONS AND ADVICE : You must file your tax returns by the usual deadlines Pay net taxes as soon as possible or no later than June 30, […]

Low-income workers in essential sectors to receive $100 a week

The government announces the introduction of the Essential Worker Retention Incentive Program (EWRIP), which will provide a benefit of $100 per week for low-income earners working full-time or part-time in essential services. The purpose of this compensation is to ensure that full-time workers in essential sectors receive a higher salary than they would receive under […]