NORTH VANCOUVER– New Democrat MLA Susie Chant says that over $4 million in grants has been distributed to help small businesses in North Vancouver- Seymour to adapt and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

“Small business owners in our community are also our friends and family, and many were hit hard by the pandemic,” said Susie Chant, MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour. “I’m proud of their strength and resilience in the face of these challenges, and I’m glad that our government has been there to support them and will continue to be there while they back on their feet.”

The grants were distributed through a combination of different programs, including the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant and Circuit Breaker Grant. Together, these programs invested a total of more than $530 million in support for 30,000 businesses across the province.

B.C. continues to lead all other provinces in our economic recovery from the pandemic. Supporting local business is an integral part of our StrongerBC Economic Plan, which will grow our economy while building an innovative, sustainable and inclusive future for all people in British Columbia.