91原创 East businesses received an estimated $5.8 million to help cope with the impact of COVID-19 over the two years of the pandemic, MLA Megan Dykeman said.

Dykeman said the financial aid, through two funds; the Small- and Medium-Sized Business Recovery, announced in September 2020; and the Circuit Breaker Business Relief announced in April 2020, provided much-needed relief to businesses in her riding.

鈥淎 small business owner myself, I know what it鈥檚 like when things are tough,鈥� Dykeman told the 91原创 Advance Times.

READ ALSO:

鈥淭hese funds supported our local business owners, to help them navigate the challenges of operating in the pandemic and continue to safely support the people in their communities during these difficult times,鈥� Dykeman remarked.

Dykeman said the province has provided the 鈥渉ighest per capita support for people and businesses in Canada.鈥�

鈥淎s we work together in 91原创 to put the pandemic behind us, I would like to thank all of the businesses in 91原创 East,鈥� Dykeman added.

鈥淵our resiliency, hard work and adaptability are why our community fared so well during this challenging period.鈥�

READ ALSO: Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation sits down with 91原创 business leaders

Dykeman released the figures in the wake of a 91原创 visit by Ravi Kahlon, provincial , on Tuesday, March 15 for a round of meetings about the provincial .

Dykeman and 91原创 MLA Andrew toured 91原创 manufacturer Global Mining products with Kahlon.