COVID-19 Updates 

Updates: 

Preparing for relaunch - The Government of Alberta has released its staged relaunch strategy. While there aren’t definitive timelines, the strategy is a gradual process to re-open businesses.

Update from Development Services Branch Manager, Kim Petrin - To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep Edmontonians, contractors and City inspectors safe, the City is pleased to announce that it is now offering virtual safety code (building, HVAC, plumbing, gas and electrical) inspection options for certain construction projects. Read more. 

CHBA-ER wrote a letter to the City of Edmonton outlining industry recommendations for creating efficiencies. Read more. 

Building Edmonton Newsletter - COVID-19 Related Service Changes Update

Alberta to take first steps to open economy on Saturday, with emphasis on outdoor activities

• Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
• City responds to provincial relaunch plans

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses 

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Update -  The CEWS application process will open on April 27. The Government of Canada website has more information on: 

• Employer eligibility 
• Employee eligibility 
• Calculating subsidy amount 
• How to apply

Amended Ministerial Order - Permit Delays Resolved 

Edmonton Region Municipality COVID-19 Updates 

EPCOR has plans in place to manage disruptions or emergencies and are committed to providing essential services to communities. Customers will be allowed to defer bill payments for 90 days. Read more.

ATCO will continue installing new natural gas services, maintaining pipelines and facilities, and responding to natural gas emergencies during this time. Please contact Reed Thacker if you have any questions. Read more.

Resources:

BILD Alberta - Tips for Operating Worksites During COVID-19

CHBA National Residential Construction Guildelines for Operating During COVID-19 

Edmonton Region Municipality COVID-19 Updates 

Site Protection Tips

Concrete Alberta - Best Practices for Delivering Concrete During COVID-19

Prevent the Spread posters - The Government of Alberta created posters to support awareness and actions that can be taken to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta:

• Open for Business and Keeping Albertans Safe 
• Do not enter if you have
• Maintain Social Distancing

The Government of Alberta 

• Additional financial support for Albertans and employers
  • Education property tax freeze 

• Alberta closes all non-essential business as 542 COVID-19 cases confirmed - This does not include construction

  • More information
  • List of essential services
• Government is providing immediate financial assistance to Albertans affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
• WCB COVID-19 worker fact sheet
• WCB COBID-19 employer fact sheet
• Respiratory viruses and the workplace

The Government of Canada

• The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
• Resources for Canadian Businesses: COVID-19
• How to apply for EI and COVID-19 emergency benefits

Alberta Health Services

The Public Health Agency of Canada

Keeping Your GMB Listing Accurate & Updated During COVID-19 Pandemic