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Helpful Information for New Ontario COVID 19 Restrictions
Read the release from Fenestration Review Here – Manufacturing to continue during Ontario...
Read MoreMinister Osborne Announces Residential Construction Rebate – Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, announced a new...
Read MoreStronco Creates Signage and Protective Barrier Solutions
Our friends at Stronco have created signage and protective barrier solutions as we return safely...
Read MoreNew Infection Control Resources from Federated Insurance
Our friends at Federated Insurance have provided some risk management resources to help you better...
Read MoreCanada extends ban on foreign travellers to July 31
The Canadian government has extended the current ban on most international travellers until July...
Read MoreGlassBuild America in Las Vegas is cancelled for 2020
The next in-person GlassBuild America is scheduled for September 13-15, 2021, in Atlanta. Read the...
Read MoreKohltech Shield creates a barrier for areas in retail locations that require close customer contact
Developed for countertops, the Kohltech Shield creates a barrier for areas in retail locations...
Read MoreMinister Osborne Announces Residential Construction Rebate – Newfoundland
Today, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, announced...
Read MoreCanadian Window Manufacturer Expands to PPE for Frontline
Canadian manufacturer, North Star Windows & Doors (based in Ontario in Woodbridge and St....
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: New Ontario Regulation Amends Application of ESA Termination and Temporary Layoff Provisions
As businesses across the country were forced to shut their doors in the name of public health,...
Read MoreFenestration Canada teams up with Efficiency Canada in outreach to MP’s
Fenestration Canada along with several other associations joins Efficiency Canada to make an...
Read MoreAdfast steps up to help Fenestration Canada members
During our Regional Forums last week, some of our members mentioned having a hard time finding...
Read MoreLarge firms can now apply for millions in loans, Morneau says
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says applications are now open for the government’s promised...
Read MoreCanada-U.S. border to remain closed to non-essential travel for another month
An agreement has been reached between Canada and the United States to keep the border closed to...
Read MoreSafe Install Guidelines – Precaution Measure During the Pandemic
As COVID-19 is still out there and that most of the country resumed installations and will have to...
Read MoreOntario Manufacturers: Can you resume your activities?
With the Ford government announcing yesterday that all construction was to resume and essential...
Read MoreConstruction: Ontario significantly expands list of businesses that can soon reopen
Ontario has unveiled what the first stage of the province’s recovery phase will look like...
Read MoreFenestration Canada’s Ontario Committee Urges Authorities to Reopen the Industry
Last week, Fenestration Canada’s Ontario Committee, chaired by Skip Mclean, voiced their...
Read MoreFeds offering loans, ‘not bailouts’ to large companies to stay afloat amid COVID-19
The federal government is rolling out a new multimillion-dollar loan program aimed at providing...
Read MoreEmergency wage subsidy extending into summer
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the emergency wage subsidy program is being extended...
Read MoreRESCON supports methodical approach to expanding residential construction
May 6, 2020, Vaughan, Ont. – The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON)...
Read MoreSAWDAC – Petition to Save Industry Jobs
SAWDAC has asked for Fenestration Canada’s support in joining forces to increase awareness...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Working Within Physical Distancing Protocol
Our friends at the Ontario General Contractors Association have created a comprehensive physical...
Read MoreOntario government allowing some businesses to reopen on May 4
Additional essential construction projects that include: shipping and logistics, broadband,...
Read MoreConstruction Industry – Quebec businesses to gradually reopen throughout May
Businesses in three major sectors will be among those reopening, Legault said: retail stores that...
Read MoreCanada Emergency Wage Subsidy Open for Applications
Businesses can now apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Click here to access the page. ...
Read MoreDeal reached to lower rent by 75 per cent for small businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that an agreement has been reached with all provinces...
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Summary of Survey Results
Last month, we asked our members to complete a survey and provide us with feedback on the impacts...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Feds release online calculator to help businesses determine wage subsidy eligibility
The federal government has set up an online calculator to help companies get a head start on their...
Read MoreBusiness Subsidy: Online applications to open April 27
Officials told the Commons finance committee last week that online applications are to open April...
Read MoreRecent Updates to Federal Government COVID-19 Financial Assistance
Our friends at AKR Consulting have provided an update on Federal Government COVID-19 Financial...
Read MorePM Trudeau unveils new business rent assistance, loosened loan qualifications
Trudeau said the new Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program will help small...
Read MoreWebinar: Ask the Expert: Federal and Provincial Financial Relief Measures for the Fenestration Industry
ATTENTION MEMBERS! If you have questions for Bonny Koabel, she is here to help. She will be...
Read MoreQuebec – Certain construction work, including fenestration, will reopen on April 20
The Quebec government announced on Monday the expansion of the list of essential services, which...
Read MoreFenestration Canada Members have access to CFIB programs
If you are a Fenestration Canada member, you have access to CFIB programs including one-on-one...
Read MoreUpdate to the massive wage subsidy program
Previously the government said that businesses would have to show a 30 per cent drop in revenues...
Read MoreSupport for Small Businesses During COVID-19
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has established the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN)...
Read MorePodcast – COVID-19 & Lean Manufacturing
Larry Rosborough, discusses with Pat and Stéphane about how lean manufacturing can help in these...
Read MoreUPDATED: Specific Construction Projects are Listed Essential
The list of all non-essential businesses in Ontario being forced to close due to the COVID-19...
Read MoreAsk the Expert: Federal and Provincial Financial Relief Measures for the Fenestration Industry
April 8th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Register Now! Come and ask your questions to our expert!...
Read MoreWebinar: Ask the Expert: Getting Ahead of the Curve
On April 1st, we had our first ‘Ask the Expert’ webinar with international crisis...
Read MoreDetails of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to Help Businesses
Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and...
Read MoreFeds to offer more details of emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy
Canadians will get more details today of the massive emergency wage subsidy program launched by...
Read MoreViral Advice – Legal Considerations in a Pandemic
Lawyers for employers Kelsey Orth and Michael Maclellan (CRAWFORD CHONDON & PARTNERS LLP) join...
Read MoreFenestration Conversations Special Episode: Paying for pandemic – Bonny Koabel, AKR Consulting
Our friends at Fenestration Review recently recorded a podcast with one of our upcoming...
Read MorePODCAST – Finances & COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a big financial impact in the world, the country and...
Read MoreCBSA: Extension of Timeframes for Payment of Customs Duties and GST
This notice provides information regarding the extension of timeframes for the payment of customs...
Read MorePrime Minister announces eligibility for wage subsidy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that all small- and medium-sized businesses whose...
Read MorePODCAST – COVID-19 & Cybersecurity
Derek Browne, Chief Information Security Officer at Northbridge Financial Corporation discuss with...
Read MoreTrudeau announces major wage subsidy hike for small businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a major increase to the wage subsidy for small and...
Read MoreThe Province of Manitoba Appeals to Businesses to find Creative Supply Solutions
The Province of Manitoba has asked us to share this information with our following. The province...
Read MoreHelpful Information Regarding Access to Financial Institutions
Our friends at AKR Consulting have provided a document with valuable resources with regards to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ for Employers from Sherrard Kuzz LLP
As COVID-19 continues to spread, employers need to know their legal rights and obligations as it...
Read MoreOntario construction groups plead with government to shut them down
The Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC) is asking the Ford government to reconsider listing the...
Read MoreNew Brunswick sets up screening checkpoints at provincial borders
New Brunswick will set up screening checkpoints at provincial borders to control the spread of...
Read MoreBusiness Resources from the BDC
Our friends at the BDC have asked us to share this message: Businesses seeking support through...
Read MoreMPs pass emergency aid bill after overnight compromise
A deal has been reached to get the federal government’s aid package through the House of...
Read MoreCME Update
Keep updated with Coronavirus resources from our friends at the Canadian Manufacturers &...
Read MoreMinimal Operations Permitted in Québec
Businesses that provide non-essential services, excluding stores, can maintain minimal operations...
Read MorePODCAST – HR Solutions During a Pandemic
Michael G. Sherrard is recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers by...
Read MoreOntario Manufacturers and Suppliers, should you and can you stay open?
Here is what Michael G. Sherrard, recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour...
Read MoreWebinar – COVID-19 Crisis: Options for employers in reducing payroll, staffing levels
We invite you to attend this seminar, presented by our partners at Annex Media. Thu, Mar 26, 2020...
Read MoreQuebec put on partial lockdown as confirmed cases climb
That means all non-essential businesses are to close by midnight Tuesday, but those that can close...
Read MoreList of Essential Workplaces for Ontario Now Online
List of Essential Workplaces Please read the below precisions: 19. Businesses that extract,...
Read MoreFord to expand COVID-19 emergency by closing non-essential services
Premier Doug Ford is expanding Ontario’s state of emergency to shut down all non-essential...
Read MoreKey Points – COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – For Fenestration Canada Members
Members Only Ressource Fenestration Canada’s accounting firm created this Economic Response...
Read MorePrepare for multiple waves of COVID-19 over 12 months: military chief to troops
The Canadian military is preparing to respond to multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic which...
Read MoreFenestration Canada’s Official Update on the Spring Conference
Fenestration Canada’s Official Update on the Spring Conference Toronto, ON – Over the past...
Read MoreWhat you need to know about government compensation for coronavirus
The federal government announced $27 billion in financial aid to Canadians on Wednesday. What does...
Read MoreEmployers — Prepare Your COVID-19 Contingency Plan
Employers should be aware of new changes and considerations that they may face as a result of the...
Read MoreBDC announces additional measures to provide relief for Canadian entrepreneurs
New measures include working capital, payment postponements and rate reductions. Effective...
Read MoreFree Webinar -How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business
March 25, 2020 12:00 p.m. (EDT) The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian...
Read MoreWhat Should I do?
My employee cannot work because schools and daycares are closed. What should I do? My employee is...
Read MoreAll you need to know about Work-Sharing
Work-Sharing (WS) is an adjustment program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs...
Read MoreWhat the coronavirus fallout will do to the economy where you live
An update from the Financial Post:...
Read MoreTech Companies Provide Free Remote Tools
These 5 tech companies are providing free remote working tools during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read...
Read MoreCOVID-19 in the Fenestration Industry with Suzanne Bernier
Join Patrick and Stéphane as they discuss the COVID-19 situation with Suzanne Bernier and their...
Read MoreFenestration Canada’s Position on COVID-19 and the Spring Conference
Toronto, ON – The health and safety of our members is the most important priority for Fenestration...
Read MoreNew Date for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2020
In view of the increasing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking into account the...
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