What restrictions were in place in both provinces that affect your business? What supports are in place?

TASK

You are the Government Relations Director at a Canadian business

• You have been asked to write a memo to your CEO about COVID-related government impacts on your business, comparing two provinces in which you operate

• Your assignment is to write & submit this memo

Your Task:
1. Choose a specific business you work in (Air Canada, Loblaws, 3M Canada, etc).
2. Choose two provinces to compare for your memo.
3. Research both provinces – what restrictions were in place in both provinces that affect your business? What supports are in place?
4. Write a memo in three parts: (1) how COVID is impacting our business, (2) a comparison of two provinces, (3)reflections on Canadian federalism and any recommendations for the CEO on how to work with governments to lead your business through the crisis.