Economic Response Plan - support for individuals, businesses and sectors
Trade Commissioner Service - get help with export advice and guidance
Managing your business during COVID-19
Provincial Resources & Supports
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
Workplace Personal Protective Equipment Directory
KPMG Tax News for you and your business
Export Development Canada (EDC) Supports
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)
Large Employer Financing Facility
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.
Small Business Loan: up 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
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