Updated COVID 19 - Business Resource Information - Plus Community Resources
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
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Economic Response Plan:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
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Canada Emergency Response Benefit:
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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:
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):
Brief Summary of Total Support under new CEWS and CERS:
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 Jan/ Feb 2021
Feb 12, 2021
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
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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
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
Health Resources & Updates
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Ontario Government
- www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
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Update March 16 – Enhanced Measure to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19
Government of Canada
COVID-19 subscription for Public Health Updates
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
The Government of Ontario recommends taking the following actions to avoid the continuous spread of germs and viruses:
- wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- sneeze and cough into your sleeve
- avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- avoid contact with people who are sick
- stay home if you are sick
Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre.
There is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel coronavirus.
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