Updated COVID 19 - Business Resource Information - Plus Community Resources

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATES

The safety and well-being of our members and community are of the utmost importance to us. We will communicate all updates to our members, and the community through email, social media posts, and updates on our website. There has been so much support from so many individuals and business in our community. We have a very supportive community and we will get through this!!!

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is appreciative of all of the front-line staff, first responders and health care professionals who continue to show dedication in our community. We will continue to update these pages as information becomes available.

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to providing you with the information and support you need to make informed decisions as your business navigates through these challenges; including supporting your employees.

Support to Businesses
Risk-informed decision-making guidelines for workplaces and businesses during COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions - Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
Employment and Social Development - Benefits and Services for Individuals and In Your Workplace
Economic Response Plan:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Canada Emergency Response Benefit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html
Resources for Canadian Businesses

Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada Combat COVID-19
The Government of Canada is asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services. See the list of items needed, and notify them if you can help out.

Update - Nov 2020

Resources from the Federal Government

CEWS Extension Details:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/details-on-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy-extension.html

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS):

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/canada-emergency-rent-subsidy.html

Lockdown Support for Businesses Facing Significant Public Health Restrictions (under CERS):

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/lockdown-support-for-businesses-facing-significant-public-health-restrictions.html

Brief Summary of Total Support under new CEWS and CERS:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/rate-structures-applicable-in-periods-8-9-and-10-september-27-to-december-19-2020.html

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)

Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021.

This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-rent-subsidy.html

Government of Ontario

Update on March 19, 2021 to dining in Red Zone

Indoor In-Person Retail:

Essential stores (supermarkets) operate at 75% capacity
Other retail - operate at 50% capacity
Passive Screening
Capacity limits MUST be publicly displayed (on store door/window)
- Print a capacity limit sheet HERE

Dining:

Capacity limits
- Indoors: the lesser of approximately 50% of indoor dining area or 50 people
- Outdoors: limited to allow physical distancing of 2 metres to be maintained
Contact information of all seated patrons required
Establishments must be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Patron screening required

Hair and Nail Salons, Personal Care Services:

Services requiring removal of face coverings prohibited
Require contact information from all patrons
Screening of patrons is required

Gyms:

Increase spacing between patrons to 3 metres in areas where there are weights or exercise equipment and in exercise and fitness classes
Capacity limits, where physical distancing can be maintained
- 10 people in indoor areas with weights and exercise machines
- 10 people in all indoor classes or 25 people in outdoor classes
- No spectators permitted, however each person under 18 may be accompanied by one parent or guardian
Require contact information for all members of the public that enter the facility
Require reservation for entry; one reservation for teams

Update March 15, 2021

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/60339/ontario-returning-27-public-health-regions-to-strengthened-covid-19-response-framework

Feb 5, 2021

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/zones-and-restrictions

Jan 2021

Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs

https://www.ontario.ca/page/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs

Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade Update - March 26, 2020
WSIB Financial Relief Package
Alcohol and Gaming Commission - Liquor Licenses sell liquor for takeout or delivery along with food - March 26, 2020
Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
Newsroom
List of Essential Services - March 23, 2020
- Updated ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES LIST REDUCED FROM 74 to 44 CATEGORIES - April 3, 2020
  
  Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, on April 3, 2020, Ontario updated the list of essential businesses that can remain open. The restrictions are aimed at further reducing contact between people and stopping the spread of COVID-19. See the revised list here.
- Cannabis stores and most construction projects, including non-critical industrial construction have been removed from this list.
- The new essential services list will go into effective at 11:59pm on Saturday, April 4.
  - Businesses and service providers with question about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can learn more at Stop the Spread Business Information Line or call -888-444-3659.
    Help is available Monday - Sunday, from 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.

FedDev Ontario

The Government of Canada is taking action to support tourism and other businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can take advantage of new investments and initiatives. Learn more about the support available.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Update: April 6 , 2020 The Canadian Chamber of Commerce established the Canadian Business Resilience Network to bring together its vast network of over 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and over 100 of Canada’s leading business and industry associations, including the Business Council of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, to help the business community prepare, persevere and, ultimately, prosper as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 | Pandemic Preparedness for Business

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business

Leeds Grenville Economic Development - COVID - 19 Business Resources and Update

Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre Training & Resouce's

City of Brockville - Information and Resources

United Way of Leeds & Grenville COVID 19 Resources

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)

Second Phase COVID-19 Industry Survey (deadline for completion by Monday, March 23 at 8am)
TIAO Survey 3.0 - We Need Your Input (deadline for completion by Monday, April 6) TAKE THE SURVEY

Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO9)

RTO9 strives to support the tourism and travel industry in the region by closely monitoring events that could cause significant challenges to the industry, including the Covid-19 virus. Visit the Tourism Talk website for more support.

News

Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan / Plan d'intervention économique du Canada pour répondre à la COVID-19 English

French

What Canada's Regional Development Agencies are doing to help business during the COVID-19 pandemic

Business Development Bank of Canada - Support for Entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian Businesses