COVID-19 Response for BC’s New Car Dealers

The NCDA has developed a list of resources to support you during this unprecedented time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here is an excellent checklist of key considerations for businesses in BC from the Province of British Columbia. And the pandemic checklist from KPMG is a helpful resource.

Many organizations are providing their customers with what their response plan is for COVID19. You may want to develop and share your health and safety action plan to help protect customers and staff at your dealership (s).

We continue to closely monitor updates, and remain proactive to navigate the developments of COVID-19. For national and local updates, visit the resource link from the Public Health Agency of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are are links to the leading sources of information, which we hope will assist you in both your business and personally:

Important Support Announced by the Government of Canada

• NEW: Wage Subsidy for Employers
• NEW: Business Credit Availability Program
• NEW: Support for Small Businesses
• Canada’s Economic Response Plan to COVID-19: Read the plan here, March 18
• Stay up to date on updates from the Government of Canada here.
• New measures to mobilize Canadian industry to produce medical equipment, announced March 20.
• Update on border restrictions, March 20
• Service Canada updates

Response by Canada’s Big Six Banks:

• Decisive action to help customers affected by COVID19

Government of Canada:

• Public Health Agency of Canada – Current Situation
• Government of Canada, Awareness Resources
• Government of Canada, Travel Notices

US:

• Centres for Disease Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

Industry Guides:

• CPHR BC & Yukon: https://cphrbc.ca/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-canadian-employers/
• Canadian HRReporter: https://www.hrreporter.com/employment-law/news/7-key-questions-for-employers-dealing-with-covid-19/327403
• Canadian Labour and Employment Law

WHO:

• World Health Organization – Getting your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
• World Health Organization Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak

BC specific resources:

• BC Centre For Disease Control
• Vancouver Coastal Health
• BC Government News Updates
• BC Public Health Officer updates: Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Health Minister brief the public at 3:00 PM on weekdays, and this is available live from a number of radio and TV channels. It can be found on BC1 and Global B.C has been live streaming it on their Facebook.
• COVID19 Self Assessment Tool
• Significant Financial Aid Package announced for BC by Premier Horgan, March 23
• List of essential services in BC

ICBC Updates:

• Important message to stakeholders – Check this site regularly for updates.
• Licence renewals and payment deferrals now available during pandemic

BC Hydro – Rate Relief Program:

• NEW: Relief on power bills for BC customers

WorkSafe BC Updates

• WorkSafe BC Resources

Tracking Every Case in Canada – CTV Analysis

• Total cases in Canada and by province

Tracking Every Case in the World – John Hopkin’s University

• Global Overview – dashboard

 

How can my business prepare for COVID-19 disruptions? 

• Thanks to the team at MNP for developing these resources – check out the resources here on how to prepare.
• Business Support Centre
• WEBINAR: How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business – Free on-demand BDC Webinar
• How can my business adapt to COVID-19 – BDO

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

• Resource Centre

KPMG Online Resource Centre

• Online resource centre here.

Guidelines for Employers, developed by KSW Lawyers

• Updates to the Employment Standards Act.
• Updates on WorkSafe BC changes

Resources and Daily Updates from the Conference Board of Canada

• Click here for the latest information.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

• Small Business Support Centre

Blakes Resource Centre

• COVID-19 Resource Centre

 

The NCDA’s Official Suppliers, Associate Members and industry partners have stepped up and are offering a variety of programs to Dealer Members during this health pandemic.

• First Canadian Financial Group: First Canadian offers continuity of business to NCDA Members
• Canada’s Banks: Big 6 Canadian banks offer flexibility on financial solutions on a case-by-case basis
• Trader Corporation: TRADER Corporation rolls out a 50 per cent price reduction on autoTRADER.ca products
• CARFAX Canada: Supporting BC’s New Car Dealers
• Cox Automotive: Providing discounts and supports to BC’s New Car Dealers, including: click here.
• SiriusXM Canada: See current offers
• Radius Security: Maintaining Levels of Service for our customers

 

Bulletins and Updates to Members

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NCDA Contact Information

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. While we will not be conducting in person meetings and have instituted a work from home policy, we are here for you and will continue to conduct our business and provide the level of service you expect from us during this challenging time. We’re here to help.

While the NCDA Office is closed and staff are working remotely, we will continue to monitor emails and phone calls so should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us at:

 

Phone: 604.214.9964
Email: info@newcardealers.ca

Blair Qualey
President and CEO
Phone: Office: 604-214-9964
Mobile: 604-897-0852
Email: bqualey@newcardealers.ca