Covid-19

Government of Canada

Economic Response Plan - support for individuals, businesses and sectors

Download Canada Business App to find tailored supports to address your specific needs and questions about COVID-19.​

Trade Commissioner Service - get help with export advice and guidance

Managing your business during COVID-19

Provincial Resources & Supports

Public Health Office Contacts

Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade - information, support and advice

Temporary rule or regulation change support to help businesses respond to COVID-19

Roadmap to Reopen

Workplace Personal Protective Equipment Directory

World Health Organization

Middlesex-London Health Unit

KPMG Tax News for you and your business 

Export Development Canada (EDC) Supports

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Ontario Federation of Agriculture Resources 

Canadian Agriculture Human Resources Council Toolkit

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

Pillar Nonprofit Network Resources

The Business Help Centre of Middlesex County

Southwestern Ontario Tourism Corporation

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

SCOR Resources and Incentives


FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program

FedDev Ontario COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Funding

Wage and Hiring Support for Businesses

Rent and Property Expense Support for Businesses

Highly Afffected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee

Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF)

Skills Development Fund

Market Access Initiative

Large Employer Financing Facility

Ontario Job Grant

Farm Credit Canada - COVID-19 Support Program


EMPLOYEE SUPPORT 


Work Sharing Program: Work-Sharing (WS) is an adjustment program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. The measure provides income support to employees eligible for Employment Insurance benefits who work a temporarily reduced work week while their employer recovers. Work-Sharing is a three-party agreement involving employers, employees and Service Canada. Employees on a Work-Sharing agreement must agree to a reduced schedule of work and to share the available work over a specified period of time.

Employment Insurance: The Government of Canada will waive the one-week waiting period for people who are in quarantine or have been directed to self-isolate and are claiming for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, at an estimated cost of $5 million. The Government of Canada will also introduce enhancements to the WorkSharing Program at an estimated cost of $12 million to help employers who are experiencing a downturn in business due to COVID-19, and their workers. We are exploring additional measures to support other affected Canadians, including income support for those that are not eligible for EI sickness benefits.


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CANADA


Small Business Loanup to $100,000 can be obtained online

Working Capital Loan: get extra funds to bridge cash flow gaps and support everyday operations

Purchase Order Financing: Increase your cash flow to fulfill domestic or international order with very flexible terms

Support for Entrepreneurs: additional measures put in place for Canadian entrepreneurs

Advisory Services:

https://www.bdc.ca/en/consulting/pages/financialplanning.aspx

https://www.bdc.ca/en/consulting/pages/operationalefficiency.aspx ​

Business Continuity Planning


RELEVANT ANNOUNCEMENTS


How businesses and employees can stay safe while operating during COVID-19

Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures