CTA: Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)<\/b><\/p>\n
Today in his daily briefing, the Prime Minister announced additional details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched an online calculator to help businesses determine what amount they may be able to claim through the wage subsidy program.<\/p>\n
When you apply for the CEWS you will be asked to enter amounts such as the number of eligible employees and gross payroll. This tool will help you get ready for this and will allow you to preview your subsidy claim now, based on information you enter.<\/p>\n
In addition, it was also stated that companies will be able to apply for the CEWS as of\u00a0<\/span>Monday, April 27<\/b>.\u00a0For more information, including information on the calculator, see here –https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/subsidy\/emergency-wage-subsidy\/cews-calculate-subsidy-amount.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n UPDATE: \u00a0CTA National Snapshot of Driver and Truck Friendly Restaurant and Accommodations Locations – V 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n The document has been updated and provides a snapshot by province of restaurant facilities and accommodations compiled by the\u00a0CTA\u00a0membership to date\u00a0that are open to support truck drivers during the COVID-19Pandemic.<\/p>\n For the latest version, please click here: 04.20.20-CTA-Provincial List of Trucking Facilities2_public<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BC Meals for Truckers Program<\/strong><\/p>\n The BC Trucking Association is officially coordinating the Meals for Truckers program and launched a website – https:\/\/mealsfortruckers.ca<\/a> – to support our professional drivers on the road who are having difficulty accessing food due the closure of restaurants and services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n The website provides details of service locations to drivers as well as invites food truck vendors to offer their services. Sponsors can also support to provide meals for a day.<\/p>\n Please share.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Providing Truck Driver\u2019s a Safe Stop<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting today, the Guelph Y will become a safe space to stop and practice hygiene for long-haul truck drivers. Working in collaboration with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the Guelph Y is opening its doors daily from 7:00 \u2013 10:00 am to provide these front-line service providers a safe space to use the bathroom and shower.<\/p>\n See here for details: April 20 Guelph Y Long Haul Drivers_public<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get Grub for Truck Drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n Canxxus has launched a truck driver ‘Get Grub’ program – a free online respire for truck drivers looking for a nearby spot to eat. A ‘meal locator’ will help connect truck drivers to a food service facility on the road. Click. here<\/a> foe details:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trucks Permitted to Bypass Manitoba checkpoints<\/b><\/p>\n Trade media is confirming what CTA and the provincial associations previously reported that truck drivers, as essential workers, are being waved through COVID-19 security check points. Click here<\/a> to read more,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MTA Updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Manitoba Trucking Association has been advised that new processes are being put in\u00a0place that will simplify the process of obtaining driver’s abstracts. MTA says this may take a few days.\u00a0 It asks members continue to be patient as these new processes are unrolled properly, not just quickly. More from MTA:<\/p>\n These are some\u00a0of the issues we are addressing. \u00a0If members are encountering other problems, please be in touch with us.<\/p>\n Of course, as we have information and updates on these items, we will share them with our members as soon as possible. \u00a0In an effort to ensure your inboxes aren’t overwhelmed, we do plan to reduce our email communications from daily updates to as-needed. \u00a0Rest assured that we will always share the information you need to know as soon as we can.<\/p>\n
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