Coronavirus outbreak: Manitoba hires company to help small businesses access federal programs

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced Monday afternoon that the province has hired a local company to help small businesses access federal subsidy programs amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 24-7 In Touch will operate a small call centre to reach out to local businesses and help them access the 75 per cent wage subsidy and Canada Emergency Business Account, which offers interest-free loans of up to $40,000.