Manitoba announces program to help businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions
Posted December 22, 2021 12:01 pm.
Last Updated December 23, 2021 12:29 am.
The Manitoba government has introduced a new program to help support businesses affected by the most recent COVID-19 public health orders.
The province says it will provide up to $22 million to about 1,800 businesses as part of its sector support program.
Various level of funding will be available through the program based on the number of employees at the business.
It is available to businesses such as restaurants, hotels and bars that provide dine-in food services, fitness and recreation facilities, movie theatres, performance venues and museums.
Economic Development and Jobs Minister Jon Reyes says the program will allow businesses the flexibility to deploy resources where they are needed the most.
An online assessment tool will be available by the end of the holiday period until Jan. 31 to help business owners determine their level of eligibility.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 22, 2021.
