The Employers’ Council has been in the media discussing the continued challenges faced by NL businesses due to COVID-19, as well as the need for swift action by the incoming premier on the province’s fiscal situation.

While many in the public feel that NL’s economy is back to normal due to the low number of cases of COVID-19 in the province, businesses continue to struggle. Supply chain issues due to shutdowns in other regions, difficulties returning employees to work due to availability of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and the province’s fiscal situation are all concerns for Employers’ Council member businesses.

View some of the media coverage:

N.L. Businesses Feeling Supply Chain Woes from COVID-19
CBC.ca – August 12th

NL Employers’ Council says CERB Proving to be Disincentive for Some to Return to Work
VOCM – August 10th

COVID-19 Creates Upswing in Construction Activity but also Causes Supply Chain Issues
VOCM – August 10th

Richard Alexander & Jonathan Hickman, Supply Chain Concerns
CBC Here & Now – August 10th

Richard Alexander, NL Employers’ Council – COVID & CERB Impact On Local Business
VOCM OnTarget – August 7th

Jaclyn Sullivan, NL Employers’ Council – Writing Was On The Wall For Provincial Deficit
VOCM Morning Show – July 28