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If you haven't already registered for Beyond 2020 – MCA Canada’s Virtual Business Conference, what are you waiting for?

Our first-ever virtual business conference to bring together thought leaders in Canada’s mechanical contracting and construction industry starts tomorrow morning—May 27—at 10:30 ET.

The full-day program will explore a variety of topics, including economic forecasts, new technologies emerging in the wake of COVID-19, virtual skills training and new trends in contractual/project delivery methods. Registration is open to members as well as non-member firms, and MCA Canada will donate $50 from each registration fee to Food Banks Canada.

For more information and to register, visit pheedloop.com/beyond2020/site/register.

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In an effort to help you manage your business through this complex and challenging time, we at MCA Canada have created a dedicated page on our website that is filled with important resources and information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

There, you'll find recordings of our latest webinars, as well as a list of frequently asked questions for employers, including:

  • The latest updates on the COVID-19 economic response plan
  • How do I fill out records of employment stemming from COVID-19?
  • How has the work-sharing program been modified to address COVID-19?
  • What is the temporary wage subsidy?

Look for this information and much more, and check back often for updates.

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