We are here to support our you and all of our co-operative and credit union members and friends through all challenges, including COVID-19. Below, we’ve compiled a list below of the best COVID-19 response resources we can find covering Canadian federal and provincial government resources, in-person AGM alternatives, digital meet-ups, and more.

We want to hear from you – if there are challenges your co-op or credit union is experiencing, please reach out to us. We will do our best to either help you directly or connect you to resources that can provide accurate information.

Resources for Businesses and Individuals

Finance: Co-ops have access to government support!

Finance: COVID-19 Summary of Financial Supports

Finance: How to apply for EI in BC during COVID-19

Finance: Credit Unions have Access to Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) funding

Governance: In-person AGM alternatives (UPDATED April 1st, 2020)

Finance: Managing Finances and Cash During Crisis (webinar)

Finance: Credit unions and COVID-19

Finance: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance

Finance: Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)

Finance: B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers

Remote Work

General: Managing Employees Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Using Slack: The definitive guide to Slack for organizing: Tips for volunteers and team members

Using Zoom: OK Zoomer! How to become a videoconferencing power user

Using Microsoft Teams: A beginner’s guide to Teams in Office 365