COVID-19 Resources
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, CAEP’s top priority is assisting members with resources and support to address the current economic and social challenges. We will continue to update this page with links to information as it becomes available.
- COVID-19 in Canada
- COVID-19 for Albertans
- Latest health information and advice from Alberta Health Services
- Public health orders
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- View a real-time map tracking novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global cases
Resources for Business:
Co-operative Business Supports
- The Alberta Community & Co-operative Association helps strengthen Alberta communities by providing leadership development and fostering cooperative values
- Cooperatives First is a business development agency that supports business, economic, and community development in rural and Indigenous communities across western Canada
Government of Alberta:
- The Alberta Jobs Now Program will provide up to $370M to help private and non-profit businesses with job supports to get thousands of Albertans back to work
- WCB Premium Payment Deferrals
Government of Canada:
- COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- Online tool – Find appropriate supports for your business
- Business Resilience Hotline – Call toll-free 1-866-989-1080 seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET)
- The Canada-Alberta Job Grant helps cover training expenses for existing employees and new hires with the possibility to cover up to 100% of training costs, up to $15,000 per trainee. Contact the Alberta-Canada Job Grant processing centre at 1-855-638-9424 or email [email protected].
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – Wage Subsidy Calculator
- Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF)
- Small Business Relief Fund – Canadian Business Resilience Network in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Business Continuity Planning
- COVID-19 and Canadian Exporters
- Support for Entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19 – Business Development Bank of Canada
- Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)- Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream