Webinar: A Practical Overview and Example of Qualifying for Government COVID-19 Funding
As the economic fallout continues from the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations across the country are facing financial challenges and asking about government support.
This webinar was co-hosted by GGFL’s Natalie Evans and Chad Saikaley and lawyers Roberto Aburto and Colin Green from Gowling WLG. Our panel provide a practical overview of the legal, accounting and payroll issues that are frequently arising in these difficult times.
Topics addressed include:
- An overview of the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Hypothetical examples for relief programs available
- Cash flow management commentary – what will cash flow look like?
- Risk management in general: force majeure clauses, employment contractual considerations, etc.
Download the slides – GGFL and Gowling Webinar Presentation-COVID-19 Government funding
Recorded April 29, 2020