Please click the image above to take the survey, which will take around 6 minutes to complete, and is open until April 20th.

We are at a critical stage in the pandemic. With a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, new provincial health orders announced, and the vaccination program well under way, the BC Chamber is launching its next COVID-19 'Pulse Check' Survey.  

This Survey will continue to track recent challenges, how business needs have evolved and been impacted by new pandemic restrictions, and inform the essential next steps for government to support businesses in its resilience and recovery.

Business Resources

 For updates, please continue to follow these links:

• Government of Canada - Economic Response Plan​​
• StrongerBC | Government of BC
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• City of Langford COVID-19 Information & Latest News​​
• South Island Prosperity Partnership Resources​​
• Small Business BC's Covid-19 Resource Website​
• BCRFA Covid-19 Resource Page​

City of Langford Resources Guide
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Innovation Manual Provided by Rodger Darbey
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Questions to answer as you re-evaluate your current business model
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Business Resilience Network have launched a Toolkit for Reopening Canada's Economy. View the PDF here.

Starting in February 2021, applications for up to $5,000 grant funding are being accepted to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund.

Victoria Women In Need have developed a comprehensive community resource guide to streamline your access to knowledge of services available in the Greater Victoria area. Click here to access.

Women's Enterprise Centre has partnered with Vancity to launch the Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program - a holistic package providing women with access to funds, business support and a network of like-minded women entrepreneurs they need to thrive and navigate their business through COVID-19 and beyond. Find out more about this program here.  

COVID-19 Safety Plan from WorkSafeBC
​Employers are required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan that outlines the policies, guidelines, and procedures they have put in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This tool will guide you through a six-step process to help you create your plan. The tool is provided as a fillable PDF you can download and save with the details of the plan for your workplace.
Additional resources and information about COVID-19 are also available.

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Health Resources

 For updates, please continue to follow these links:

• Island Health
• BC Centre for Disease Control
• Government of Canada
• World Health Organization​
• BC Government's Virtual Mental Health Supports

 Important Social Media to follow:

• Facebook: Healthy Canadians
• Facebook: Travel advice from the Government of Canada
• Twitter: @TravelGOC
• Twitter: @GovCanHealth
• Twitter: @CPHO_Canada
• LinkedIn: Public Health Agency of Canada

It's important to stay up to date by watching the latest Government and Provincial Health Officer press conferences. View the most recent videos on Youtube here. 

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