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COVID-19 Helpful Links

Helpful Resources to get the facts on COVID-19:

If you can't find an answer in the links below, please reach out to communications@victoriachamber.ca

Chamber BizNews stories about the pandemic

The Chamber provides ongoing coverage of the latest changes to pandemic programs and regulations that affect business.
Chamber reports on pandemic news

British Columbia's Restart Plan to put pandemic behind us

B.C.’s Restart: A Plan to Bring us Back Together, released May 25, outlines four stages leading to a complete reopening of the province by September. The plan is contingent on COVID-19 case counts and hospitalization remaining low and vaccination rates increasing.
BC's Restart: A plan to bring us back together

Chamber Resources
There are also many resources available online and we will work to keep our members as up-to-date as possible.
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  • Chambers Plan: HR and Legal Issues
  • Canadian Business Resiliency Network 
  • Business Resilience Service Number: 1-866-989-1080
The Chamber encourages business owners to consult with their accountants and legal professionals, who can help navigate these turbulent waters.
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If you missed our live update on the latest government measures to help businesses, you can still register to access the video

Financial Resources
Government of BC:
  • COVID-19 Provincial and Federal Benefits
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Government of Canada:
  • Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
  • Business Credit Availability Program
  • Economic plan for COVID-19
  • COVID-19 resources for businesses
  • Call to Action: Canadian manufacturers needed to help combat COVID-19

Business Development Canada (BDC):
  • Support for entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19

Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC):
  • Business Resilience Network​

Small Business BC:
  • ​​Free COVID-19 Advice and Webinars
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Resources from Chamber Members
​Check out these Chamber members for excellent resources on their websites, which are regularly updated with the latest information on government relief programs.
Deloitte
KPMG
BAKErTilly
Grant Thornton
MNP LLP
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Getting Back to Business
City of Victoria
  • Re-Opening and Recovery - Build Back Victoria

Government of BC
  • BC's Restart Plan
  • Building BC's Recovery Together

WorkSafeBC
  • Returning to Safe Operation
  • Latest News from WorkSafeBC

BC Restaurant and Foodservices Assoc.
  • Blueprint for Reopening

​Retail Council of Canada - BC
  • Why the first 90-120 days will matter most
  • Road to Retail Recovery Playbook
  • Pharmacies 
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Public Health Resources
Ministry of Health:
  • Province-Wide Restrictions

Island Health:
  • Coronavirus Information (COVID-19)

Health Link BC:
  • Most Recent Alerts​

World Health Organization (WHO):
  • Guidance on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

​Mental Health Resources:
  • SFU - Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine
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Where do you fit on BC's list of essential services?

The provincial government has declared what it considers essential services. The list is comprehensive, and recognizes that many businesses provide valuable services and need to continue to operate.

The Chamber is grateful to all of our members who have adapted and responded to the dramatic changes created by requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19. Your efforts are appreciated and all of us will get through this together.
BC Essential Services
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Advocacy

The Chamber is working with all levels of  government and our members to help local businesses survive COVID and bounce forward in recovery.
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Initiatives

Get engaged with and learn about how we're supporting Chamber members to bounce forward out of this pandemic
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As employers search for great people to join their teams this high-profile service connects job-seekers with opportunities
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  • Membership
    • Why Join?
    • Job Board
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    • Benefits, Discounts & Savings >
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    • Join Now
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  • Events
    • Signature Events >
      • Annual Auction
      • Business Awards
      • Business Hall of Fame
      • Business Leaders Series
    • Event Calendar >
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      • Community Events
    • Event Photos 2023
    • Sponsorship
  • News & Advocacy
    • Weekly BizNews >
      • BizNews-articles
    • Advocacy / Wins for Business >
      • Advocacy Wins
      • Business Property Taxes
      • Advocacy Priorities
    • Chamber Chats
    • In the News >
      • Published Op-Eds
      • Media Releases
    • Non-market housing
    • Find and keep workers
    • Business Matters Magazine
    • COVID-19
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    • Emerge >
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