Gatineau Chamber of Commerce | Assistance For Shopkeepers Affected by winter protests

The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. In Gatineau, certain organizations were directly affected by the protests against health measures held on Parliament Hill from January 22 to February 28, 2022. The occupation, which lasted over one month, had a negative effect on the operations and, as a result, vitality of several businesses as they were already struggling to overcome the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Gatineau Chamber of Commerce’s project involves establishing a relief fund for affected businesses. The assistance, in the form of non-repayable contributions, will be used to cover costs directly connected to protecting a given business during the blockade, costs associated with lost inventory, and fixed operating expenses that cannot be deferred.

• This one-time financial assistance has been granted under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program.
• Establishing the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce relief fund will make it possible to:
  • Ensure businesses located in Gatineau’s downtown core continue to operate,
  • Provide financial support for businesses that have suffered losses due to the illegal protests that paralyzed Ottawa and Gatineau for more than 32 days, and
  • Cover costs such as public utilities, insurance, bank fees, inventory losses, salaries, rent, and other one-time costs to restore or protect businesses due to the protests.

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