Webinar FAQ

How can I access the slides from the presentation and the recording of the webinar?

All of our webinar recordings, slides, recaps and FAQs can be found on restoreyoureconomy.org.

Where can I see the full Calgary in the New Economy strategy?

You can find it here on Calgary’s economic development website. 

What qualifications are necessary for businesses to receive aid from the Concerted Temporary Action Program for Businesses (PACTE)?

Businesses must be operating in Quebec, must find themselves in a precarious situation and temporary difficulty as a result of COVID-19, must show that their financial structure offers realistic prospects for profitability, and cannot be under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. 

What is the minimum funding amount for PACTE? Can it be refinanced?

The minimum is $50,000 and refinancing is prohibited. 

Where can I find more information about the Canadian resources for individuals?

The application for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit can be found here. Information about the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which provides support for students and recent graduates impacted by COVID-19, can be found here. Connecting YYC Job Board connects workers displaced by COVID-19 with immediate opportunities in Calgary. The site to post a job, view all jobs, or volunteer can be found here