Boost Your Business – Elevating Local Enterprises October 16, 2024 – promo code for free entry!

Boost your business – the GNCC is elevating local enterprise during Small Business Month!

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce has generously extended this invitation to Grimsby Chamber members – thanks, GNCC!

Tickets: Tickets are complimentary for GNCC members. Non-members may purchase tickets at the non-member rate. Not a GNCC member? Reach out to Rebecca for a promo code to waive your ticket cost!

Accessibility: The GNCC is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all attendees. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific accommodations that would enhance your participation in the event, please let us know when registering.

Once again, this event will be delivering inspiring, invigorating morning featuring power talks, topical sessions, networking, resources, and much more. The GNCC and the Grimsby Chamber are both here to support our small business members!

REGISTER TODAY

Boost your business – the GNCC is elevating local enterprise during Small Business Month!

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce has generously extended this invitation to Grimsby Chamber members – thanks, GNCC!

Tickets: Tickets are complimentary for GNCC members. Non-members may purchase tickets at the non-member rate. Not a GNCC member? Reach out to Rebecca for a promo code to waive your ticket cost!

Accessibility: The GNCC is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all attendees. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific accommodations that would enhance your participation in the event, please let us know when registering.

Once again, this event will be delivering inspiring, invigorating morning featuring power talks, topical sessions, networking, resources, and much more. The GNCC and the Grimsby Chamber are both here to support our small business members!

REGISTER TODAY

September Chamber Spark Recap!

What another awesome Chamber Spark event we had on September 28! Thank you to all who joined and used the time to connect with other chamber members 🤝💡

Tremendous thanks to the chamber board members in attendance, and to event hosts Justin and Daniel for setting the stage, keeping it fun, and guiding us through the agenda.

Huge and heartfelt thanks to Steve from Let Them Eat Cake for the amazing Mars Bar cake…wow! What an incredible treat! 😋

Special thanks as well to Brett from HR Covered for joining us to give a brief overview of HR Covered chamber benefit – a new powerful affinity program.

Our next Chamber Spark (sponsored by Sooley’s Safety Services!) will take place on Thursday, November 28 – so be sure to mark your calendar and continue to follow along here for real time event updates 📱

What another awesome Chamber Spark event we had on September 28! Thank you to all who joined and used the time to connect with other chamber members 🤝💡

Tremendous thanks to the chamber board members in attendance, and to event hosts Justin and Daniel for setting the stage, keeping it fun, and guiding us through the agenda.

Huge and heartfelt thanks to Steve from Let Them Eat Cake for the amazing Mars Bar cake…wow! What an incredible treat! 😋

Special thanks as well to Brett from HR Covered for joining us to give a brief overview of HR Covered chamber benefit – a new powerful affinity program.

Our next Chamber Spark (sponsored by Sooley’s Safety Services!) will take place on Thursday, November 28 – so be sure to mark your calendar and continue to follow along here for real time event updates 📱

BUSINESS VITALITY Virtual Summit – Nov 4-7 | All the details!

In partnership with the other 8 Niagara Chamber Partnership (NCP) Chambers, we are excited to announce that the 2024 Business Vitality Virtual Summit will be taking place from November 4-7 – it’s right around the corner! 

This 4-day (don’t worry, it’s only a couple of hours a day) virtual summit is your unique chance to gain valuable insights and practical resources to address key business growth, labour, and community issues directly impacting your business and the Niagara region.

Why Attend?

At this year’s summit, you’ll discover actionable strategies to overcome obstacles, reduce barriers, and drive success within your organization. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, peers, and experts dedicated to fostering a strong and resilient business community.

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Be a Part of the Conversation!

We are currently seeking speakers who can share their expertise on growth, innovation, and overcoming challenges, and to share actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and reduce barriers.

Target audience: Business owners within the Niagara Region. This includes, but is not limited to, brick and mortar retail shops, restaurants, manufacturing, farming, tech, and even online businesses.

If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to this year’s discussions, apply to be a keynote speaker. Apply to be a speaker.

Speaker Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 9 

All successful applicants will be notified on Friday, October 11. We look forward to the prospect of showcasing your unique insights and inspire your fellow business leaders!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

We are always happy to offer engaging events with opportunities for you and your business/organization to be front and centre for potential clients, customers and connections to see. The title Sponsor has been solidified – thank you, Desjardins! There are only FOUR Day Sponsor spots available, so be sure to connect with us fast to claim them! We also have multiple Session Sponsor opportunities.

Sponsorship options are available to give you the chance to align your business with this high-profile summit. Sponsorship gives you a direct link to key decision-makers and influencers within the Niagara region. Let us help you highlight your business during this important event.

Here are links to secure your sponsorship spot:
Day Sponsor ($1,000) – https://square.link/u/5lMIohk5
Session Sponsor ($300) – https://square.link/u/mzojw1q4

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Registration Coming Soon

Want to make sure you don’t miss out on attending the summit as a guest? Get on the First To Know Waiting List and be notified as soon as registration opens! This is your chance to reserve your spot and stay up to date on all event developments.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s NCP Virtual Summit and working together to build a stronger, more connected Niagara business community.

In partnership with the other 8 Niagara Chamber Partnership (NCP) Chambers, we are excited to announce that the 2024 Business Vitality Virtual Summit will be taking place from November 4-7 – it’s right around the corner! 

This 4-day (don’t worry, it’s only a couple of hours a day) virtual summit is your unique chance to gain valuable insights and practical resources to address key business growth, labour, and community issues directly impacting your business and the Niagara region.

Why Attend?

At this year’s summit, you’ll discover actionable strategies to overcome obstacles, reduce barriers, and drive success within your organization. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, peers, and experts dedicated to fostering a strong and resilient business community.

*****

Be a Part of the Conversation!

We are currently seeking speakers who can share their expertise on growth, innovation, and overcoming challenges, and to share actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and reduce barriers.

Target audience: Business owners within the Niagara Region. This includes, but is not limited to, brick and mortar retail shops, restaurants, manufacturing, farming, tech, and even online businesses.

If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to this year’s discussions, apply to be a keynote speaker. Apply to be a speaker.

Speaker Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 9 

All successful applicants will be notified on Friday, October 11. We look forward to the prospect of showcasing your unique insights and inspire your fellow business leaders!

*****

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are always happy to offer engaging events with opportunities for you and your business/organization to be front and centre for potential clients, customers and connections to see. The title Sponsor has been solidified – thank you, Desjardins! There are only FOUR Day Sponsor spots available, so be sure to connect with us fast to claim them! We also have multiple Session Sponsor opportunities.

Sponsorship options are available to give you the chance to align your business with this high-profile summit. Sponsorship gives you a direct link to key decision-makers and influencers within the Niagara region. Let us help you highlight your business during this important event.

Here are links to secure your sponsorship spot:
Day Sponsor ($1,000) – https://square.link/u/5lMIohk5
Session Sponsor ($300) – https://square.link/u/mzojw1q4

*****

Registration Coming Soon

Want to make sure you don’t miss out on attending the summit as a guest? Get on the First To Know Waiting List and be notified as soon as registration opens! This is your chance to reserve your spot and stay up to date on all event developments.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s NCP Virtual Summit and working together to build a stronger, more connected Niagara business community.

Elavon Special Promotion for September & October – $100 STATEMENT CREDIT OFFER – Act Now!

Limited-Time Promotion: $100 Statement Credit Offer for New Chamber Members

September 1 ~ October 31, 2024

Throughout the months of September & October, any new member who signs up through the Chamber Referral Program will receive a $100 statement credit! This exclusive offer is available for a limited time, and we want to ensure that you are among the first to take advantage. VIEW FLYER.

Limited-Time Promotion: $100 Statement Credit Offer for New Chamber Members

September 1 ~ October 31, 2024

Throughout the months of September & October, any new member who signs up through the Chamber Referral Program will receive a $100 statement credit! This exclusive offer is available for a limited time, and we want to ensure that you are among the first to take advantage. VIEW FLYER.

2024 Business Excellence Awards Nominations are OPEN – Nominate Today!

Check out our awards categories full descriptions HERE. *Self-nomination allowed and encouraged! Nominations close September 20. Please note that businesses that have received an award within the past two years are not eligible for the same award this year.

Eligible businesses must be located in Grimsby (brick-and-mortar, or online/home-based), and have been in operation for a minimum of one year (12 months). The Grimsby Chamber team will contact nominated businesses or organizations for additional information specific to the award category. This additional information will be provided to our judges so they can determine a winner in each category. Judging will be done by Chamber of Commerce professionals from across Ontario, to ensure unbiased evaluation. Businesses will be evaluated based on their responses to weighted criteria relating to the specific award.

Join us on Thursday, October 24 for the big celebration – Registration opening in early September.

Explore partnership opportunities HERE and make sure your business is front and centre as we celebrate excellence!

Check out our awards categories full descriptions HERE. *Self-nomination allowed and encouraged! Nominations close September 20. Please note that businesses that have received an award within the past two years are not eligible for the same award this year.

Eligible businesses must be located in Grimsby (brick-and-mortar, or online/home-based), and have been in operation for a minimum of one year (12 months). The Grimsby Chamber team will contact nominated businesses or organizations for additional information specific to the award category. This additional information will be provided to our judges so they can determine a winner in each category. Judging will be done by Chamber of Commerce professionals from across Ontario, to ensure unbiased evaluation. Businesses will be evaluated based on their responses to weighted criteria relating to the specific award.

Join us on Thursday, October 24 for the big celebration – Registration opening in early September.

Explore partnership opportunities HERE and make sure your business is front and centre as we celebrate excellence!

Get Ready for an Exciting Fall with the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce!

We hope you are having a fun and productive summer! We know this season goes by fast (whether we like it or not!) which means we are looking ahead to the Fall and all that we can offer you in the way of member benefits, networking events, brand exposure opportunities, and MORE. Today, we’re excited to share a sneak peek of the exciting events and initiatives we have lined up for you starting in September.

Save the Dates!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and make the most of the opportunities to connect, learn, and grow your business. We will share complete event details and registration in upcoming communications, so make sure to watch your inbox and social media.

Tues, Sep 17: Lunch & Learn with Truckwise Compliance – REGISTER TODAY
Thurs, Sep 26: Chamber Spark (free event!) – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW

Fri, Oct 4: Ticats Evening 🏈
Thurs, Oct 10: Wine, Women, Wisdom – registration will open in September
Thurs, Oct 24: Business Excellence Awards (nominations open NEXT WEEK!)
Tues, Oct 29: **NEW** Business Connect with the Downtown Grimsby BIA, and featuring host Village Studio in their new location!

Nov 4 – 7: Virtual Summit – you won’t want to miss this **NEW** offering from the Niagara Chamber Partnership
Thurs, Nov 7: BA5 at the Grimsby Curling Club
Tues, Nov 12: Tools in the Trades Bootcamp at LiUNA
Thurs, Nov 28: Chamber Spark

2024 Business Excellence Awards

We are excited to be launching the Business Awards nomination process NEXT WEEK, giving you the chance to recognize and celebrate the exceptional businesses and professionals in our community. Be part of our celebration of local business excellence – partner with us for our 2024 Business Excellence Awards and make an impact while showcasing your business!

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New Member Benefits

We are very excited to offer and implement TWO NEW member benefits this year! Both Membee and HR Covered are designed to provide you with tools and resources to manage and grow your business effectively.

🔹 Membee will allow you to manage aspects of your Chamber Membership seamlessly, as well as give us the opportunity to provide special members-only pricing for events and other Chamber initiatives. Launching Sep 4, look for more information soon.

🔹 HR Covered is a member-benefit program arranged by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and gives you access to passionate and experienced HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and specialize in HR issues affecting small businesses.

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Other Exciting Initiatives

We are busy behind the scenes, working on bringing you relevant programming, tools, and initiatives that help your business. Watch for more info in September about our new Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting service, Chamber Boost Box (get your products directly in the hands of potential customers in Grimsby), and maybe even a fun business promo opportunity with Grimsby’s new radio station…interested in learning more? Let us know!

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Make sure you’re subscribed to our emails to receive more information on each of these events and initiatives.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Chamber community! We look forward to kicking off an engaging and enriching fall season with all of you.

Questions, concerns, ideas? Let us know!

Interested in getting involved in upcoming initiatives? Here’s how!
– Become a Chamber Spark co-host/partner – have wine, snacks, or a fun location? We want to partner with you!
– Partner with us to bring our 2024 Business Excellence Awards to life; you’ll get premium recognition right from launch through to post-event communications. Reach out for more information, we’d love to hear from you.

We hope you are having a fun and productive summer! We know this season goes by fast (whether we like it or not!) which means we are looking ahead to the Fall and all that we can offer you in the way of member benefits, networking events, brand exposure opportunities, and MORE. Today, we’re excited to share a sneak peek of the exciting events and initiatives we have lined up for you starting in September.

Save the Dates!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and make the most of the opportunities to connect, learn, and grow your business. We will share complete event details and registration in upcoming communications, so make sure to watch your inbox and social media.

Tues, Sep 17: Lunch & Learn with Truckwise Compliance – REGISTER TODAY
Thurs, Sep 26: Chamber Spark (free event!) – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW

Fri, Oct 4: Ticats Evening 🏈
Thurs, Oct 10: Wine, Women, Wisdom – registration will open in September
Thurs, Oct 24: Business Excellence Awards (nominations open NEXT WEEK!)
Tues, Oct 29: **NEW** Business Connect with the Downtown Grimsby BIA, and featuring host Village Studio in their new location!

Nov 4 – 7: Virtual Summit – you won’t want to miss this **NEW** offering from the Niagara Chamber Partnership
Thurs, Nov 7: BA5 at the Grimsby Curling Club
Tues, Nov 12: Tools in the Trades Bootcamp at LiUNA
Thurs, Nov 28: Chamber Spark

2024 Business Excellence Awards

We are excited to be launching the Business Awards nomination process NEXT WEEK, giving you the chance to recognize and celebrate the exceptional businesses and professionals in our community. Be part of our celebration of local business excellence – partner with us for our 2024 Business Excellence Awards and make an impact while showcasing your business!

******

New Member Benefits

We are very excited to offer and implement TWO NEW member benefits this year! Both Membee and HR Covered are designed to provide you with tools and resources to manage and grow your business effectively.

🔹 Membee will allow you to manage aspects of your Chamber Membership seamlessly, as well as give us the opportunity to provide special members-only pricing for events and other Chamber initiatives. Launching Sep 4, look for more information soon.

🔹 HR Covered is a member-benefit program arranged by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and gives you access to passionate and experienced HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and specialize in HR issues affecting small businesses.

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Other Exciting Initiatives

We are busy behind the scenes, working on bringing you relevant programming, tools, and initiatives that help your business. Watch for more info in September about our new Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting service, Chamber Boost Box (get your products directly in the hands of potential customers in Grimsby), and maybe even a fun business promo opportunity with Grimsby’s new radio station…interested in learning more? Let us know!

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Make sure you’re subscribed to our emails to receive more information on each of these events and initiatives.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Chamber community! We look forward to kicking off an engaging and enriching fall season with all of you.

Questions, concerns, ideas? Let us know!

Interested in getting involved in upcoming initiatives? Here’s how!
– Become a Chamber Spark co-host/partner – have wine, snacks, or a fun location? We want to partner with you!
– Partner with us to bring our 2024 Business Excellence Awards to life; you’ll get premium recognition right from launch through to post-event communications. Reach out for more information, we’d love to hear from you.

LAST CALL for MAX exposure at our 2024 Business Excellence Awards

We would love to showcase YOUR BUSINESS as a valued partner for our 2024 Business Excellence Awards.

This prestigious event provides a unique opportunity to highlight and honour the outstanding work of our local organizations, business-owners and entrepreneurs. By partnering with us for the Business Excellence Awards, you will not only support the recognition of business excellence but also gain significant exposure for your own business/organization.

Why Partner?

• Increased visibility: Showcase your brand to a diverse and influential audience of business leaders, community members, and local officials.
• Brand alignment: Align your business with excellence and innovation, enhancing your reputation within our incredible Chamber community and beyond.

Our 2024 sponsorship tiers are designed to offer various levels of visibility and engagement, ensuring that you receive maximum benefits for your investment.

Introducing the *NEW* Friend of the Event Sponsorship Level

This tier is designed to make partnership more accessible to businesses of all sizes. By becoming a Friend of the Event, you still gain valuable exposure and are a part of this significant celebration. This new sponsorship tier allows us to share the spotlight with more businesses, ensuring that everyone has the chance to be recognized and involved.

Sponsorship Levels

Like last year, we are offering a range of sponsorship packages, each with its own unique benefits:

• Event Partner (only 3 spots available)
• Spirits Sponsor *new category*
• Event Ally
• Event Enthusiast
• Friend of the Event *new category*

For detailed information on each sponsorship level and the benefits they offer, you can CLICK HERE or CONTACT US directly.

Your support is crucial to the success of the 2024 Business Excellence Awards. Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with us and we look forward to celebrating excellence with you in October!

THANK YOU to the following businesses who are already partnering with us to bring the business awards to life!

We would love to showcase YOUR BUSINESS as a valued partner for our 2024 Business Excellence Awards.

This prestigious event provides a unique opportunity to highlight and honour the outstanding work of our local organizations, business-owners and entrepreneurs. By partnering with us for the Business Excellence Awards, you will not only support the recognition of business excellence but also gain significant exposure for your own business/organization.

Why Partner?

• Increased visibility: Showcase your brand to a diverse and influential audience of business leaders, community members, and local officials.
• Brand alignment: Align your business with excellence and innovation, enhancing your reputation within our incredible Chamber community and beyond.

Our 2024 sponsorship tiers are designed to offer various levels of visibility and engagement, ensuring that you receive maximum benefits for your investment.

Introducing the *NEW* Friend of the Event Sponsorship Level

This tier is designed to make partnership more accessible to businesses of all sizes. By becoming a Friend of the Event, you still gain valuable exposure and are a part of this significant celebration. This new sponsorship tier allows us to share the spotlight with more businesses, ensuring that everyone has the chance to be recognized and involved.

Sponsorship Levels

Like last year, we are offering a range of sponsorship packages, each with its own unique benefits:

• Event Partner (only 3 spots available)
• Spirits Sponsor *new category*
• Event Ally
• Event Enthusiast
• Friend of the Event *new category*

For detailed information on each sponsorship level and the benefits they offer, you can CLICK HERE or CONTACT US directly.

Your support is crucial to the success of the 2024 Business Excellence Awards. Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with us and we look forward to celebrating excellence with you in October!

THANK YOU to the following businesses who are already partnering with us to bring the business awards to life!

Western Open House at Aspira Lincoln Park – Saturday, July 27th | 1pm – 4pm

We’re thrilled to help promote the upcoming Western Open House hosted by our friends at Aspira Lincoln Park. If you’re a fan of country flair and engaging community gatherings, this event is for you. This Open House promises a fun-filled afternoon with engaging activities and great company. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and experience something special!

We’re thrilled to help promote the upcoming Western Open House hosted by our friends at Aspira Lincoln Park. If you’re a fan of country flair and engaging community gatherings, this event is for you. This Open House promises a fun-filled afternoon with engaging activities and great company. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and experience something special!

We are proud to announce our new Member Benefit and Affinity Program with HR Covered!

New for our members! We are excited and pleased to announce a new member benefit program with HR Covered, arranged by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. All Grimsby & District Chamber Members now have access to several offerings from HR Covered at no charge, including:

• Unlimited access to the HR Hub document library containing 1000+ HR documents, policies and forms. Click here to register for your complimentary login.

• Access to engaging webinars on various HR-related topics. Explore the HR Covered webinar schedule and sign up for the webinars that interest you the most.

• Compliant policy manual to protect your organization. HR Covered will create and review your new manual, address legislative compliance, and pinpoint any HR vulnerabilities. Click here to book your 45-meeting to get your manual created today.

Watch this 2-min video tutorial to get started and if you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with us or partnerships@hrconvered.com.

Over the next little while, you may receive a phone call or email from the HR Covered team, to explain the services they offer. We encourage you to learn more about how their team can support your business!

HR Covered Inc. is a group of passionate HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and cover HR issues affecting small businesses. HR Covered supports more than 2,000 Canadian businesses and not-for-profits. Their mission is to limit employer liability with cost-effective HR support.

New for our members! We are excited and pleased to announce a new member benefit program with HR Covered, arranged by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. All Grimsby & District Chamber Members now have access to several offerings from HR Covered at no charge, including:

• Unlimited access to the HR Hub document library containing 1000+ HR documents, policies and forms. Click here to register for your complimentary login.

• Access to engaging webinars on various HR-related topics. Explore the HR Covered webinar schedule and sign up for the webinars that interest you the most.

• Compliant policy manual to protect your organization. HR Covered will create and review your new manual, address legislative compliance, and pinpoint any HR vulnerabilities. Click here to book your 45-meeting to get your manual created today.

Watch this 2-min video tutorial to get started and if you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with us or partnerships@hrconvered.com.

Over the next little while, you may receive a phone call or email from the HR Covered team, to explain the services they offer. We encourage you to learn more about how their team can support your business!

HR Covered Inc. is a group of passionate HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and cover HR issues affecting small businesses. HR Covered supports more than 2,000 Canadian businesses and not-for-profits. Their mission is to limit employer liability with cost-effective HR support.

There’s still time to file: Act now to get your Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses

The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses is a refundable tax credit announced in Budget 2024 to return a portion of federal fuel charge proceeds directly to an estimated 600,000 small and medium businesses.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is working towards issuing the retroactive payments to eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs), which total over $2.5 billion with respect to the 2019-2020 to 2023-2024 fuel charge years.

Get ready by filing your 2023 corporate income tax return by July 15, 2024.

To be eligible for the rebate for one or more of the fuel charge years (which run from April 1 to March 31), you must:

• have employed one or more persons in a designated province in the calendar year in which the fuel charge year begins;
• have had 499 or fewer employees throughout Canada in that calendar year; and
• file your corporate income tax return for the tax year ending in 2023 no later than July 15, 2024.

You do not have to apply for this rebate. Once the Minister of Finance has specified the payment rates for each designated province for an applicable calendar year, the CRA will calculate and automatically issue the rebate amounts to eligible CCPCs.

For more information on how the rebate payments would be calculated and the designated provinces, go to Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses.

The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses is a refundable tax credit announced in Budget 2024 to return a portion of federal fuel charge proceeds directly to an estimated 600,000 small and medium businesses.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is working towards issuing the retroactive payments to eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs), which total over $2.5 billion with respect to the 2019-2020 to 2023-2024 fuel charge years.

Get ready by filing your 2023 corporate income tax return by July 15, 2024.

To be eligible for the rebate for one or more of the fuel charge years (which run from April 1 to March 31), you must:

• have employed one or more persons in a designated province in the calendar year in which the fuel charge year begins;
• have had 499 or fewer employees throughout Canada in that calendar year; and
• file your corporate income tax return for the tax year ending in 2023 no later than July 15, 2024.

You do not have to apply for this rebate. Once the Minister of Finance has specified the payment rates for each designated province for an applicable calendar year, the CRA will calculate and automatically issue the rebate amounts to eligible CCPCs.

For more information on how the rebate payments would be calculated and the designated provinces, go to Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses.