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Save Small Business Update

Monday, April 13, 2020
On Saturday, the legislation was passed to allow the government to provide a 75% wage subsidy program to employers. A helpful accountant in our midst, Dayna Holland, sent out this handy explainer that may be useful to any of you that still have employees on payroll. continue reading

Update from Save Small Business

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
We’ve made some real progress amplifying our stories via media and putting forward constructive policy solutions to government. But if we want to see real action from politicians to save our small businesses, we need to make our anger clear to Finance Minister Bill Morneau. We need to become a political problem. (More on why and how below.) continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 172

Monday, April 6, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 172   https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2020/03/college-101-9-health-checks-women-should-be-having You must be joking to tell people to avoid the sun, which is vital to the health of both women and men. Here are a few facts you need to know about the health benefits of sun exposure:
  • Influenza diminishes almost to nothing during late spring, summer, and early fall, times of greatest sun exposure and vitamin D production.
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Canada Emergency Business Account frequently asked questions

Monday, April 6, 2020

Canada Emergency Business Account frequently asked questions

JCTA NOTE: recieved this from the JCTA’s Bank, you may want to check with your bank

What is the Canada Emergency Business Account?

On March 27, the federal government announced additional measures to support businesses and not-for-profits.
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Can you kill coronavirus with UV light?

Friday, April 3, 2020
Would UVA or UVB work instead? And if so, does this mean you can disinfect things by leaving them out in the sun? The short answer: possibly – but you wouldn’t want to rely on it. continue reading

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