Financial Recovery Task Force
Every business and industry in the City is valued, and a vital part of the health of our local economy and the well-being of our residents. With the endorsement of Council, I’ve launched a Financial Recovery Task Force to help our business community through these challenging times.
Through this Task Force, I’ve convened a Business Advisory Working Group comprised of a diverse group of businesses representing a range of business sectors. This group will help direct our recovery efforts and guide us towards our goals of stability and resiliency.
Together, we’re working to identify concrete actions and potentially policy creation to stabilize our local economy and help our business community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting flexible outdoor dining & liquor licensing
I asked City staff to create and expedite a process for allowing outdoor dining to expand temporarily into public spaces and to allow for the consumption of alcohol in certain public spaces. The City is committed to helping local businesses find innovative to operate during this time.
On June 1, 2020, Mayor and Council passed a bylaw allowing alcohol consumption at specific public locations in the City. This pilot project runs from late June through October 15, 2020. It allows alcohol consumption from 11:00am - 9:00pm, seven days a week in select locations.
Temporary Outdoor Patio Program
I am pleased to announce the City has relaxed our patio rules to allow businesses to temporarily create more space for their customers to be physically distanced. Some areas that qualify for temporary patios will also be areas where public alcohol consumption is allowed.
Learn more about the Temporary Outdoor Patio Program.
Roundtables with Local Businesses
Small businesses play a crucial role in our economy and community. The challenges presented by COVID-19 have had devastating consequences for business of different sizes and sectors. As Mayor of the City of North Vancouver I have launched a Business Advisory Group to examine how at the local level we can support businesses as well as identify gaps in provincial and federal supports.
To learn more about the unique challenges of each business, I’m hosting a series of roundtable discussions, via video conferencing.
Are you a business owner wanting to know more or participate in a roundtable discussion? Email mayor@cnv.org to learn more.
For the City's latest updates on COVID-19 visit, cnv.org/COVID-19