Federal Government Announces Details of Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

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The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see today’s federal announcement that details the nearly $1 billion in funding that is being provided to the Regional Development Agencies ($675 million) and the national network of Community Futures Development Corporations ($287 million). The fund will help to:

mitigate the financial pressure experienced by businesses and organizations to allow them to continue their operations, including paying their employees;
support projects by businesses, organizations and communities to prepare now for a successful recovery.

SMEs in our region can now apply for support through Western Economic Diversification Canada.

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