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A Local Look a COVID-19 Part One: A Conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi about Calgary's Response to COVID-19 Mar 27, 2020

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Over the next two episodes, we are taking a closer look at how the city of Calgary is responding to both the health and economic crisis including the specific measures the city has taken to date to protect the health and safety of its citizens, what plans are in place to maintain essential services and ensure business continuity and what role local businesses have in effectively responding to the needs of the people, health care system and the economy overall.

In Part 1 of this series, we are speaking with His Worship Mayor Naheed Nenshi about the measures the city is taking to flatten the curve, his message that clean hands, clear heads and open hearts are vital to get through this, and what businesses can do to support people.

The Federal Government's COVID-19 Response: Is It Big or Fast Enough? Mar 22, 2020

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The Government of Canada announced its COVID-19 economic response package last week, but many wonder if the speed and scale of the stimulus are enough to protect Canadians, businesses and the economy.

In this episode, BCA's own Adam Legge and Scott Crockatt assess the federal government's response to the public health and economic crisis in which it finds itself and what more needs to be done.

A National Conversation on COVID-19 with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada Mar 20, 2020

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COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across Canada and the world, and many Canadians are worried about their jobs, incomes, savings, businesses, and the health of the economy overall.

Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada, joins Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta, to talk about the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, what Canadian businesses are doing to protect their people and businesses, what actions the federal government has already taken to support Canadians and Canadian businesses through this crisis and what more needs to be done.

Please note that we are adhering to social distancing protocols, so this podcast is recorded remotely, and the quality may be affected.