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An alternative approach to COVID-19 income supports: Temporary Universal Basic Income
Over the past several weeks, the federal and provincial governments have announced a series of policy measures to address the impact of the economic shutdown prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak. With new announcements coming several times a week, the Business Council of...
Episode #006: An Expert Look at the COVID-19 Relief Measures with Serge Dupont
There is no denying that what we are experiencing across the globe is unprecedented. Health systems have been shocked. Economies have taken a hit. Governments have responded with various measures to provide relief and ensure business continuity. Over the past several...
OPINION | COVID-19: Lessons for business owners from the Calgary flood
As appeared on CBC News When the flood hit Alberta in 2013, it forced over 7,000 area businesses to close, ruined millions in inventory and property, and sucked hard-earned revenue down the sewer. The history of similar disasters around the world painted a very scary...
Episode #005: A Local Look a COVID-19 Part Two: A Conversation with Chief Tom Sampson about Calgary’s Response to COVID-19
As of the publication of this episode, there have been over 500 cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. Over 60% of those are in the Calgary Zone. On March 15, 2020, the city of Calgary declared a local state of emergency due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Since then, its focus...
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