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Manitoba
AGM and Annual Returns
Co-operatives in Manitoba should have received notice encouraging them to delay or postpone annual meetings. Learn more.
Tax deferrals and other provincial supports
Employer responsibilities to employees can be found HERE (in Information for Businesses drop down)
Current tax and payment deferrals:
- Income tax and RST deferral
Full details can be found HERE
Saskatchewan
AGM and Annual Returns
For Saskatchewan co-operatives, ISC has suspended all submission deadlines and waived any late fees or penalties. Learn more.
Tax deferrals and other provincial supports
Employee responsibilities to employees can be found HERE
Current tax and payment deferrals:
- Business Response Team
- Provincial Sales Tax deferral
- Crown Utility payment deferral
- Self-Isolation support
Full details available HERE
Alberta
AGM and Annual Returns
In Alberta, deadlines for the submission of annual reports from co-operatives has been suspended until restrictions on public gatherings are lifted. Learn more.
Tax deferrals and other provincial supports
Employer responsibilities to employees can be found HERE
Current tax and payment deferrals:
- Income tax deferral
- Education property tax deferral
- WCB and Utility payment deferral
Full details can be found HERE
British Columbia
AGM and Annual Returns
At this time, BC co-operatives can request an extension (up to 6 months) by emailing, BCRegistries@gov.bc.ca and noting Covid-19 as the reason. British Columbia Co-operative Association is currently advocating the provincial government for more flexibility. Learn more.
Tax deferrals and other provincial supports
Employer responsibilities to employees can be found HERE
A large list of tax deferrals and delayed increases can be found HERE
Latest resource and support updates for BC businesses can be found HERE.
Federal Supports for Co-operatives across the Western Provinces
This site includes for key considerations for businesses and links to the supports related to each.
4. Business in international markets
To learn more, visit their Resource Hub for Businesses.
Financial supports
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
For co-operatives in need of cash flow and other immediate financial support, BDC offers:
Learn more about their supports.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
WD is offering:
- Access to federal funding to help you stay in business
- Advice and pathfinding services to other federal programs and services available
Contact them directly at 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Learn more about their supports.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
If you export, EDC has partnered with the federal government and Canadian banks to ensure businesses impacted by COVID-19 have access to credit. Learn more.
