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Helpful Information for New Ontario COVID 19 Restrictions
Read the release from Fenestration Review Here – Manufacturing to continue during Ontario...
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Minister Osborne Announces Residential Construction Rebate – Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, announced a new...
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Stronco Creates Signage and Protective Barrier Solutions
Our friends at Stronco have created signage and protective barrier solutions as we return safely...
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New Infection Control Resources from Federated Insurance
Our friends at Federated Insurance have provided some risk management resources to help you better...
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Canada extends ban on foreign travellers to July 31
The Canadian government has extended the current ban on most international travellers until July...
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GlassBuild 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...
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Kohltech 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...
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Minister Osborne Announces Residential Construction Rebate – Newfoundland
Today, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, announced...
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Canadian Window Manufacturer Expands to PPE for Frontline
Canadian manufacturer, North Star Windows & Doors (based in Ontario in Woodbridge and St....
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COVID-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,...
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Fenestration Canada teams up with Efficiency Canada in outreach to MP’s
Fenestration Canada along with several other associations joins Efficiency Canada to make an...
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Adfast steps up to help Fenestration Canada members
During our Regional Forums last week, some of our members mentioned having a hard time finding...
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Large 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...
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Canada-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...
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Safe 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...
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Ontario Manufacturers: Can you resume your activities?
With the Ford government announcing yesterday that all construction was to resume and essential...
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Construction: 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...
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Fenestration Canada’s Ontario Committee Urges Authorities to Reopen the Industry
Last week, Fenestration Canada’s Ontario Committee, chaired by Skip Mclean, voiced their...
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Feds 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...
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Emergency wage subsidy extending into summer
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the emergency wage subsidy program is being extended...
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RESCON supports methodical approach to expanding residential construction
May 6, 2020, Vaughan, Ont. – The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON)...
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SAWDAC – Petition to Save Industry Jobs
SAWDAC has asked for Fenestration Canada’s support in joining forces to increase awareness...
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COVID-19 Working Within Physical Distancing Protocol
Our friends at the Ontario General Contractors Association have created a comprehensive physical...
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Ontario government allowing some businesses to reopen on May 4
Additional essential construction projects that include: shipping and logistics, broadband,...
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Construction Industry – Quebec businesses to gradually reopen throughout May
Businesses in three major sectors will be among those reopening, Legault said: retail stores that...
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Open for Applications
Businesses can now apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Click here to access the page. ...
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Deal 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...
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COVID-19 – Summary of Survey Results
Last month, we asked our members to complete a survey and provide us with feedback on the impacts...
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COVID-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...
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Business Subsidy: Online applications to open April 27
Officials told the Commons finance committee last week that online applications are to open April...
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Recent Updates to Federal Government COVID-19 Financial Assistance
Our friends at AKR Consulting have provided an update on Federal Government COVID-19 Financial...
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PM Trudeau unveils new business rent assistance, loosened loan qualifications
Trudeau said the new Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program will help small...
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Webinar: 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...
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Quebec – 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...
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Fenestration Canada Members have access to CFIB programs
If you are a Fenestration Canada member, you have access to CFIB programs including one-on-one...
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Update to the massive wage subsidy program
Previously the government said that businesses would have to show a 30 per cent drop in revenues...
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Support for Small Businesses During COVID-19
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has established the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN)...
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Podcast – COVID-19 & Lean Manufacturing
Larry Rosborough, discusses with Pat and Stéphane about how lean manufacturing can help in these...
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UPDATED: Specific Construction Projects are Listed Essential
The list of all non-essential businesses in Ontario being forced to close due to the COVID-19...
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Ask 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!...
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Webinar: Ask the Expert: Getting Ahead of the Curve
On April 1st, we had our first ‘Ask the Expert’ webinar with international crisis...
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Details of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to Help Businesses
Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and...
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Feds 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...
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Viral Advice – Legal Considerations in a Pandemic
Lawyers for employers Kelsey Orth and Michael Maclellan (CRAWFORD CHONDON & PARTNERS LLP) join...
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Fenestration Conversations Special Episode: Paying for pandemic – Bonny Koabel, AKR Consulting
Our friends at Fenestration Review recently recorded a podcast with one of our upcoming...
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PODCAST – Finances & COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a big financial impact in the world, the country and...
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CBSA: Extension of Timeframes for Payment of Customs Duties and GST
This notice provides information regarding the extension of timeframes for the payment of customs...
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Prime Minister announces eligibility for wage subsidy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that all small- and medium-sized businesses whose...
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PODCAST – COVID-19 & Cybersecurity
Derek Browne, Chief Information Security Officer at Northbridge Financial Corporation discuss with...
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Trudeau announces major wage subsidy hike for small businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a major increase to the wage subsidy for small and...
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The 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...
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Helpful Information Regarding Access to Financial Institutions
Our friends at AKR Consulting have provided a document with valuable resources with regards to...
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COVID-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...
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Ontario construction groups plead with government to shut them down
The Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC) is asking the Ford government to reconsider listing the...
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New Brunswick sets up screening checkpoints at provincial borders
New Brunswick will set up screening checkpoints at provincial borders to control the spread of...
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Business Resources from the BDC
Our friends at the BDC have asked us to share this message: Businesses seeking support through...
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MPs pass emergency aid bill after overnight compromise
A deal has been reached to get the federal government’s aid package through the House of...
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CME Update
Keep updated with Coronavirus resources from our friends at the Canadian Manufacturers &...
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Minimal Operations Permitted in Québec
Businesses that provide non-essential services, excluding stores, can maintain minimal operations...
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PODCAST – HR Solutions During a Pandemic
Michael G. Sherrard is recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers by...
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Ontario 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...
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Webinar – 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...
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Quebec 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...
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List of Essential Workplaces for Ontario Now Online
List of Essential Workplaces Please read the below precisions: 19. Businesses that extract,...
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Ford 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...
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Key Points – COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – For Fenestration Canada Members
Members Only Ressource Fenestration Canada’s accounting firm created this Economic Response...
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Prepare 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...
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Fenestration Canada’s Official Update on the Spring Conference
Fenestration Canada’s Official Update on the Spring Conference Toronto, ON – Over the past...
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What you need to know about government compensation for coronavirus
The federal government announced $27 billion in financial aid to Canadians on Wednesday. What does...
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Employers — Prepare Your COVID-19 Contingency Plan
Employers should be aware of new changes and considerations that they may face as a result of the...
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BDC announces additional measures to provide relief for Canadian entrepreneurs
New measures include working capital, payment postponements and rate reductions. Effective...
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Free 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...
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What Should I do?
My employee cannot work because schools and daycares are closed. What should I do? My employee is...
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All you need to know about Work-Sharing
Work-Sharing (WS) is an adjustment program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs...
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What the coronavirus fallout will do to the economy where you live
An update from the Financial Post:...
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Tech Companies Provide Free Remote Tools
These 5 tech companies are providing free remote working tools during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read...
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COVID-19 in the Fenestration Industry with Suzanne Bernier
Join Patrick and Stéphane as they discuss the COVID-19 situation with Suzanne Bernier and their...
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Fenestration 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...
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New 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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