DigiBC COVID-19 Weekly Update

Our weekly updates will have pertinent information on government policies, industry responses, and tips on getting through this challenging time.

Week of May 8, 2020

Government Announcements / Policies / Funding

  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program Extended Past June – May 8
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he’ll offer more details about the extension next week.The program covers 75 per cent of employees’ pay, up to $847, to help employers keep their workers on the payroll for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Provincial Government Announces BC’s Restart Plan – May 6
    The government’s plan is a four phase strategy that outlines the gradual restarting of the economy. It is a series of careful steps to protect people and ensure that the province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before.

 

Industry-Related News

Signal Boosting / #GiveBack / How Can I Help?

Congrats to DigiBC member, 81monkeys for the recent launch of The Chore App. The app turns chores into a game and kids can unlock prizes for doing housework. It’s currently in Beta launch but will soon be available for Android and IOS devices.

 

Upcoming Virtual Events of Interest

May 13Virtual Tech Talent Day
May 17 P.V.P. Pitch Circuit – On Air (accepting pitch submissions until May 9)

Youth Innovation Showcase Events
May 19: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds Through VR/AR
May 21: Building Your Idea: Learn to Code & Create Your Own Virtual Reality World
May 26: Build Yourself into the Social Fabric of a New Post-Corona Economy

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Trade and Invest BC is pleased to invite BC video game companies that are seeking opportunities to expand in South Korea and internationally to G-STAR 2025. Apply by September 7.

IGB Sessions: How to Fund, Publish & Run an Indie Studio (Sept 17-18, 2025)

Delve into key topics on game funding, startup studio challenges, and growth strategies — each session is designed to guide you on the journey to successfully launching your game and building your studio.

Canadian Games Steam Sale (July 1-8)

Celebrate indie creativity from coast to coast and discover more than 300 games made in Canada! 🇨🇦

LEVEL UP: Video Game Tools for Performing Artists (Apply by July 4)

Developed in collaboration with re:Naissance Opera, DigiBC and Alex Coulombe (Agile Lens), this hands-on intensive is about making cutting-edge digital tools more accessible to IBPOC creators and artists working in live performance.