COVID-19 resources for businesses
Businesses in Lac La Biche County that need support during the COVID-19 pandemic should consider the resources listed below.
This list will be updated regularly.
Are you not sure if your business is considered essential or non-essential? Email bizconnect@gov.ab.ca for guidance.
Lac La Biche County Business Connections
Join scheduled calls for Lac La Biche County businesses, to better understand the needs, requirements and guidelines in place and discuss impacts to our local business community.
Scheduled calls for Lac La Biche County businesses will be held via Zoom.
To receive notifications about upcoming calls, please email jana.rowe@laclabichecounty.com.
Economic Developers of Alberta Survey
Economic Developers of Alberta (EDA) has asked Alberta businesses to complete a survey, to help with gathering high-level data on business impacts, needs and resources.
Business Resources and Links
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
COVID-19 Support for Albertans
COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities
Information for employers and employees
Work-Sharing Program - Government of Canada
COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre - Canadian Federation of Independent Business
COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Workers - Workers Compensation Board
COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Employers - Workers Compensation Board
COVID-19 Support for employers and employees - Government of Canada
Temporary layoffs - Government of Alberta
Layoff and recall directive - Government of Alberta
Information regarding business continuity
Business Continuity Plan: Infectious Diseases - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
COVID-19: Business Resilience - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Resources for Small Business Affected by COVID-19 - Business Link
Information regarding financial assistance
Emergency Financial Assistance - Government of Alberta
Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19 - Business Development Bank of Canada
Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits - Government of Canada
Employment Insurance (EI) recent improvements and overview - Government of Canada
Facebook Small Business Grants Program - Facebook for Business