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"Kelowna-Mission is an incredible community. It has been my honour and privilege to serve as your voice and advocate in Victoria. We all have so much to be proud of and so much to offer BC!" Renee Merrifield Home: Welcome

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Support for Businesses The Resources You Need PROVINCIAL WAGE AND RENT SUPPORT ​ B.C. Increased Employment Incentive The B.C. Increased Employment Incentive offers a refundable tax credit for all private sector B.C. employers to encourage the creation of new jobs for B.C. workers or increased payroll for existing low or medium-income employees ​ Learn more about the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive . ​ ​ B.C. Employer Training Grant The BC Employer Training Grant offers employers 100% of eligible training costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 per participant per fiscal year, to support British Columbians that are employed or have been employed in sectors impacted by COVID-19. ​ Learn more about the B.C. Employer Training Grant . ​ ​ ​ LOANS AND GRANTS ​ Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant provides grants of $10,000 to $30,000 to support eligible B.C. businesses that employ between 2 and 149 B.C. residents, or sole proprietorships and partnerships with fixed costs related to tangible assets, and have experienced declines in revenue since March 2020. The program ends on August 31, 2021 . ​ Learn more about the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant . ​ ​ Launch Online Grant Program The Launch Online Grant program provides grants up to $7,500 to eligible B.C. businesses to create an online shop and/or improve their e-commerce experience. Applications are open until September 30, 2021 or until the funds have been fully subscribed. ​ Learn more about the Launch Online Grant Program . ​ ​ FEDERAL WAGE AND RENT SUPPORT ​ Employment Insurance (EI) Work Sharing Program The EI work sharing program provides EI benefits to workers who agree to reduce their normal working hours as a result of developments beyond the control of their employers. ​ Learn more about the Employment Insurance (EI) Work Sharing Program . ​ ​ ​ LOANS AND GRANTS​ ​ National Resource Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) The NRC IRAP provides assistance to innovative, early-stage small- and medium-sized businesses that are unable to access other COVID-19 business supports. ​ Learn more about the National Resource Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program . ​ ​ ​ Further Resources Click to learn more about additional business supports currently offered .

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Constituency Services The Resources You Need 1. Provincial support programs for businesses and individuals. 3. Meeting requests. 5. Concerns or support for proposed legislation. 2. Celebratory greetings and milestone recognitions. 4. Requests for MLA presence at local events. 6. BC flags and pins. and much more! Get in Touch

Get Help Immediately 310Mental Health Support Call 310-6789 for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. ​ ​ 1-800-SUICIDE Call 1-800-784-2433 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide. ​ ​ KUU-US Crisis Response Service Call 1-800-588-8718 for culturally-aware crisis support for Indigenous peoples in B.C. ​ ​ Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service Call 1-800-663-1441 to find resources and support. Further Resources Free or Low-Cost Counselling Wellness Together Canada Access free counselling and support as well as self-guided courses, apps, and other resources. ​ BC COVID-19 Mental Health Network Access free, phone-based, short-term support with a counsellor. Email bccovidtherapists@gmail.com to receive an appointment time. ​ Canadian Mental Health Association - Kelowna Virtual counselling services for free to those who are struggling. ​ Circle of Indigenous Nations Society Offering programs rooted in Indigenous practices that strengthen cultural connection and support holistic healing and learning. ​ Cythera Transition House Society Offers counselling and other supports for women and children experiencing or witnessing abuse and violence. Further Resources Support for: Youth, Students, Educators, Parents, Seniors, Indigenous Peoples, & Victims of Violence. Information on Violation Tickets. Immunization plan BC CDC COVID-19 resources