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[email protected] Sail Canada Information Return to Sailing, Competition, and Training https://www.sailing.ca/statement-from-sail-canada-ceo-don-adams-in-response-covid-19/ Changes to Sail Canada Instructor Certification Policyhttps://www.sailing.ca/sail-canada-instructor-certification-accomodation/ Province of Nova Scotia Province of Nova Scotia State of Emergency Sport Nova Scotia Tips to Keep You Happy & Healthy During the Pandemic Government of Canada Resources The Government of Canada recently announced three emergency funding programs that yacht clubs may be interested in. Thanks to Boating Atlantic for compiling the following information. FEDERAL BUSINESS AID Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy The federal government has released the details of the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, which would cover 75% of the first $58,700 normally earned by employees (up to a maximum benefit of $847 per week). Below are the key details for your business: Eligible employers include individuals, taxable corporations (including non-resident corporations operating in Canada), and partnerships consisting of eligible employers as well as non‑profit organizations and registered charities. To claim the benefit, employers will need to show at least a 30% drop in gross revenues in March, April, or May compared to the same month in 2019 — see table below: Wage Subsidy — Eligibility PeriodsPeriod 1 March 15–April 11March 2020 over March 2019Period 2 …