January 26, 2021 (OTTAWA) – The Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses has released the  following statement in response to the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit  Availability Program (HASCAP).  

“We welcome today’s announcement by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small  Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, regarding the launch of HASCAP.  This targeted support for the hardest hit businesses will be critical to our survival,  protecting jobs, and our ability to make it to the other side of recovery.  

“Businesses in the tourism, travel, hospitality, arts, festivals and business events sectors  are unique and remain in crisis as we continue to face necessary public health  restrictions. We are pleased to see that government has heard our concerns and has  moved swiftly to roll out this program. 

“We look forward to continuing our work together with government on further tailored  support to meet the needs of those who need it most.” 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

More information on HASCAP can be found here: www.bdc.ca/hascap.

Alana Baker 
abaker@hotelassociation.ca / 613-299-4017