CCA Updates
COVID-19
CCA Update March 20, 2020
CCA Update March 20 2020 Dear Members and Colleagues, CCA UPDATE Over the course of this week we have interacted with many across the industry in various settings and are learning every day how to navigate in this new emerging reality. Over 50 people have participated in our HR morning calls since Tuesday and we will likely continue these next week. register here and feel free to join in any of them moving forward. Feel free to call in every day if you wish. Within 30 minutes of opening for registration yesterday our virtual legal panel had over 100 people...
Tax Bulletin #2
Tax Bulletin #2 CANADA’S COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN – KEY POINTS FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS Since the beginning of March, restrictions and measures related to COVID-19 have rapidly escalated. While the first stages focused on public health and safety, in very short order, businesses and personal finances began to be affected. It is clear that these challenges will become worse before they get better. In an effort to combat these effects, the Government of Canada released a series of financial measures in mid-March. This document summarizes selected government comments up to March 18, 2020. INDIVIDUALS Tax Return Due Date Deferral:...
COVD-19 Checklist
COVID-19-Checklist -v7 Inspired by our friend Jeff White from Results and based on the collaborative efforts of a number of industry professionals who worked together over the last few days, we are happy to share this document with our members and industry. With current safety measures in place Contractors are managing construction sites with Pandemic Plans being implemented and maintained however we are already in a situation that we were somewhat unprepared for and this document is intended to part of the toolbox that we may need in the weeks ahead. While we could never expect to be...
City of Calgary- Update on 3rd Floor Counter Operations
To view the newsletter please click here Dear industry partners, Effective today, as The City responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, the third-floor counter at the Municipal Building is changing how we accept physical applications to prevent the spread of the virus. We are temporarily closing the front counter and accepting applications only by drop-off, or through our online systems. We are still operating normal business hours and confident we can continue service through drop-off and online. The City is committed to processing applications, as well as protecting the health and safety of our employees. Please see our revised operating procedures...
CCA Update March 19, 2020
CCA Update March 19, 2020 Dear Members and Colleagues, CCA UPDATE Over the course of Wednesday there were more announcements from federal and provincial sources providing financial support and relief for individuals and business impacted by the crisis. Wednesday also saw our first Industry Leaders conference call with senior people from many of the construction firms in the Calgary are including General Contractors and Trade Partners. Nearly 20 individuals joined the call and shared what they are experiencing and some of the steps they have implemented in their offices and on site. We will be sharing a Pandemic Best Practices...
City of Calgary- Important Message on Business Continuity
Planning & Development Services Update As you are aware by now, The City of Calgary has declared a State of Local Emergency to support the Province of Alberta’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. The City’s top priorities are the health, safety, and well-being of the public and our employees; and maintaining essential and necessary services that Calgarians rely upon. All service lines within Planning and Development – City Planning & Policy, Development Approvals, and Building Safety – remain open for business with services still operating. However, our workforce has been significantly impacted, like most of our colleagues and...
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
To view article please click here Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses Department of Finance Canada From: Department of Finance Canada Backgrounder The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses....
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Contractors
Client Alert COVID-19 Guidance for General Contractors Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Contractors The Coronavirus has been the subject of an extraordinary amount of media coverage since the start of 2020. As we approach the end of the first quarter of the year, its impact on local and global economies and our way of life cannot be ignored. This Alert will provide the construction industry with guidance and recommendations for navigating commercial risk resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic. The potential impacts of the Coronavirus to the construction industry are wide reaching. Consequences on a project site can include quarantines or...
2020 Tax Bulletin- COVID-19
2020 Tax Bulletin – COVID-19 Due to the ongoing impact from the coronavirus COVID-19, the Government of Canada has released various programs and initiatives to help individuals and businesses with their finances and tax obligations. The personal tax filing deadline has been pushed back to June 1, 2020 and the Corporate and Personal Income Tax balances owing after March 18th, 2020 do not need to be paid until September 1, 2020. This applies to tax balances due and installment payments required. No interest or penalties will accumulate during this time. Although the extension is to provide relief to those taxpayers...
CCA Update March 18, 2020
CCA Update March 18, 2020 Dear Members and Colleagues, CCA UPDATE Another day, more developments and more questions. We are continuing to reach out across the industry in order to learn what we can. With many questions and concerns arising daily we are continually looking for ways to assist members in finding answers or guidance. Yesterday morning we held our inaugural HR call and we will be continuing these throughout this week. Our Business Hub is co-hosting an online Zoom chat from 9:00 – 10:00 AM for business owners, managers and supervisors with Michelle Berg of Elevated HR where she...