How Vancouver’s economy is adjusting to the global pandemic
The Federal and Provincial governments are offering payroll assistance, tax relief and other supports to help businesses manage the impact of COVID-19.
To support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal and Provincial governments are providing tax flexibility, income support and loan relief for qualified individuals.
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1. The provincial government has unveiled the series of steps comprising its Restart Plan, including measures and considerations for a gradual and safe reopening of the economy. BC is now in stage three. Read it for yourself.
2. Experts the world over are calling for a global clean restart. They warn that addressing the pandemic and global economic recovery effort independently from urgent action on the climate crisis means we risk locking the world onto a dangerous trajectory. Read VEC’s take.
3. In designing and implementing restart plans, we have a golden opportunity to recalibrate the way we live and work, to consider our impact on society and the planet, and to adjust our actions accordingly as we rebuild our world. Read the article.
Government of Canada Province of British Columbia City of Vancouver
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, we will continue to work on improving the resilience of Vancouver’s diverse, low-carbon economy by:
If you are a resident or business looking for more information, there are number of service lines that have been made available.
The Vancouver Economic Commission respectfully acknowledges that it is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.