COVID-19 Information Update

CAFE continues to gather important information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has on the fair and event industry, for more information go to our special COVID-19 Resources Page. As well, below are a series of useful documents.

Mass Gatherings and Relaunch Considerations

Key planning recommendations for mass gatherings in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak

The Event Safety Alliance of Canada - newsletter and link to an upcoming webinar (June 30) Global perspectives on safety at events, during and post-COVID-19.

Canadian Resident Sentiment & Travel Related Measures from Destination Canada.

Destination Canada – June 3rd webinar on domestic tourism and the trends they are researching

2020 Return to Live Events Survey Results

Government Relations

TIAC: Industry Leaders Call on Federal Government to Streamline Rules and Encourage Canadian Travel; Launch Canadian Tourism Roundtable

Government of Canada will extend the CEWS by an additional 12 weeks to August 29, 2020

Imagine Canada released a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on charities and how they are responding

Potential Government Funding

Canada Emergency Business Account

Community Futures Network Funding

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund: COVID-19

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance

Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the CAFE office.