MCAS is committed to the health and safety of our members and the mechanical contracting industry. This COVID-19 Resource page will continue to be updated as we learn about new tools, resources, and updates to support you and your business as you navigate the challenges with this outbreak. We will also continue to provide members with communications in the coming days and weeks to keep you updated.
Government of Saskatchewan
The provincial government has released the plan to re-open the provincial economy. Click HERE for details.
The Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Saskatchewan that have been ordered to temporarily close or significantly curtail operations during the public emergency period due to a public health order to help control transmission of COVID-19. Click HERE for details.
MCAS Resources
MCAS arranged for Khorshid & Associates Private Wealth Management to host the following webinar for our members. Click Register Now! to watch the replay.
Webinar: COVID-19 Support Measures for Business owners and their employees
- Measures supporting businesses and employees
- Tax Date Extensions
- Economic support measures for individuals
- Five principles of your financial plans
MCA Canada Updates
MCA Canada has developed a COVID 19 guide for our membership. It outlines the recommended best practices for mechanical contractors to maintain the health and safety of their workers, and other individuals who may be impacted by their work, while performing their necessary duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guideline shall not be used in place of regulatory required safety documentation and is to be used as a guide only.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTING SECTOR DOCUMENT - updated April 20, 2020.
Craig Yee, principal of OHS Global Risk Solutions and co-author of the newly released MCAC Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines conducted a webinar where he reviewed the guide and answered a variety of questions related to the guide. View the webinar HERE.
Message from MCA Canada President - Dave Holek
MCA Canada Update on COVID-19 - a dedicated page outlining resources, webinars, and FAQ's for Employers
Previously recorded webinars from MCAC:
- Crisis Communication During COVID-19 - How to Stay Alive and Thrive
- MCAC Webinar on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
- Wage Subsidy Calculator
- Dealing with Labour Issues During COVID-19
- Cyber Security, IT and Remote Working
- Operational Health and Safety in the Age of COVID-19
- Strategic Response to the COVID-19 Crises
- Download the Slide Deck
- Managing Remote Teams During COVID-19
- Download the Slide Deck
Federal Government Resources
The Government of Canada has released a Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator on their website with more information on the application and program details.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - If you stopped working because of COVID-19, CERB may provide you with temporary income support.
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Saskatchewan Contruction Association COVID-19 Task Force Virtual Town Hall Videos
#3 - April 1, 2020 - Residential Contruction
#2 - March 30, 2020 - Employer Services
#1 - March 23, 2020 - Q & A with the SCA COVID-19 Task Force
Wiegers Financial & Benefits
Our friends at Wiegers Financial & Benefits have put together a Layoff Tool Kit. It includes a layoff guide along with sample letters and a worksheet to help guide you through the process of temporary layoffs and decisions you need to make about benefits.
March 26, 2020 video hosted by Deb Wiegers - FAQs About Group Benefits, EI, Layoffs and More.
Click HERE for supporting PDF document.
Safety & Cleaning Resources
Sleek Advertising out of Regina have created Second Barrier Face Shields that may be of value to our membership. While the minimum order is 25 we want to make it easy for our smaller member companies to access the product. If you are interested please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as the MCAS will arrange to place a bulk order and then distribute to the membership. For larger contractors who may want to place an order please contact Sleek Advertising directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Specs for the product can be found HERE and HERE.
SCSA Covid-19 Safety Resources
COVID-19 Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection - Information for Public Facilities
Respirators vs Surgical Masks: A report from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.
Understanding Coronavirus Exposure for Plumbing Professionals
PACE Chemicals - Hard Surface Disinfectant & Sanitizer
PACE Chemicals - Meeting Areas Lunchrooms Washrooms
PACE Chemicals - Shipping & Receiving Plant Offices