Business Resources
Business Financing and Income Supports
Farm Credit Canada - Term Loans
Export Development Canada - Credit Insurance
Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee
Account Performance Security Guarantee
Export Guarantee Program
Emergency Processing Fund
AgriRecovery
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund - Enterprise Brant
COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program - Small Business
Canada Emergency Business Account - **Extended to October 31, 2020**
Ontario Supporting Local Festivals and Events
Business Planning and Advisory
Construction Site Health & Safety During COVID-19
COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre
Canadian Business Resilience Network
Inventory of Resources and Supports for Canada's Music Industry
COVID-19 Implications for Canada and the Economic Impact
MaRS COVID-19 Resources for Entrepreneurs
BDC Continuity Plan and Templates for Entrepreneurs
Pandemic Info Share
Agri-Food Open for E-Business Initiative
COVID-19 Tackling the Barriers
Help for My Restaurant
COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Business
Employment Income Support
Work Sharing Program
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Government Regulation and Policy
Municipal Emergency Act, 202o
Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020
Insurance Act Amendment
List of Essential Workplaces; Stop the Spread Business Information
A Framework for Reopening our Province
COVID-19: Tackling the Barriers
Principles for Restarting the Canadian Economy
Renew Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) Certificate
Ontario 511 App to Support Trucking Industry
Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Constructions
Tax Payment Relief
FedDev Ontario Repayment Deferrals
Income Tax Deferral
Province of Ontario Postponing Planned Property Tax Reassessment
WSIB Financial Relief Package
GST, HST & Import Duty Tax Deferral
Off-peak Time-Of-Use (TOU) Electricity Rate
Temporary Doubling of the Employer Health Tax Exemption
Industrial and Commercial Electricity Global Adjustment Charge Deferral
Tariff Relief for Importers of Certain Medical Goods, Including PPE
Workforce Development Opportunities
Ontario Agri-Food Job Portal
Ontario Health Workforce Matching Portal
Work Integrated Learning Program
Workplace Health and Safety
Construction Site Health & Safety During COVID-19
Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace: Employers, employees and essential service workers
COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre
Canadian Business Resilience Network
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services COVID-19 Resources
Health and Safety Association Guidance Documents for Workplaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 Sector Specific Health & Safety Posters & Guidelines
Financial Response
Federal Financial Response |
BDC - Support for Entrepreneurs Impacted by the Coronavirus Canada Revenue Agency - Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator Export Development Canada - Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Farm Credit Canada - COVID-19 Resources Canadian Department of Finance - Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan |
Provincial Financial Response |
Ontario Government Announces COVID-19 Action Plan - $17B Budget Update Announced |
Local Financial Response |
HydroOne - Pandemic Relief Fund Enterprise Brant - Apply for a Loan County of Brant - Tax Payment Update Enterprise Brant - Emergency Loan Relief |
Private Sector Financial Response |
Canada's financial institutions have committed to assisting impacted clients. Contact your financial institution to discuss potential options. - Read More |
Government General Resources for Business and Industry
Federal Resources |
Canadian Trade Commissioner - Resources for Canadian Businesses BDC - Business Continuity Plan and Templates for Entrepreneurs Employment and Social Development Canada - COVID-19 Canada Business App - Download Link Employment and Social Development - How to complete the Record of Employment Form Canada's Regional Development Agencies Feddev Ontario - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Canada Revenue Agency - COVID-19: Changes to Canadian taxes and benefits Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Canadian Business Resilience Network |
Provincial Resources |
Ontario Government - Together Help Fight Coronavirus Ontario Government - COVID-19 Support for Businesses Business Information Line - 1-888-444-3659 Extended Validation Periods for Driver, Vehicle and Carrier Products and Services |
Local Resources |
County of Brant - COVID-19 Resource Page South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce |
Sector Specific Resources Specific for Business and Industry
Industrial Resources |
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Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium Canada - COVID-19 Information Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters - COVID-19 Resources Next Generation Manufacturing Canada - Help Canadian Manufacturers Meet Critical Shortages in the Fight Against COVID-19 Food and Consumer Products of Canada - COVID-19 Operations Best Practices for Industry |
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Commercial Resources |
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Retail Council of Canada - Coronavirus Resources Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses - Ontario: COVID-19 relief measures for your business |
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Small Business Resources |
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business - Small Business Resources Dealing With COVID-19 |
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Agriculture Resources |
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Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council - Information and Updates COVID-19 Canadian Federation of Agriculture - Resources on COVID-19 World Organization for Animal Health - Q&A on 2019 Coronavirus Ontario Federation of Agriculture - Resources to help your farm business during COVID-19 Ontario Federation of Agriculture - Guide to Operating your Essential Farm Business durning COVID-19 Ontario Federation of Agriculture - Managing Farm Stress during COVID-19 Ontario Federation of Agriculture - Information and Resouces on COVID-19 Guidance for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers Regarding COVID-19 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Information for Industry Help Canada Grow - Helping local farmers find workers and connect workers to local farmers. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program |
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Filming Resources |
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Tourism Resources |
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Tourism Industry of Canada - Impact on Tourism Destination Canada - Updates on the COVID-19 Situation
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Arts, Culture and Heritage Resources |
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Ontario Museum Association - https://members.museumsontario.ca/resources/tools-for-museum-practice/COVID19 Ontario Arts Council - COVID-19 - OAC Activity Updates Canadian Independent Music Association - COVID-19 Information & Resources for Canada's Music Industry Information for Canadian Heritage Grants and Contributions Recipients Related to COVID-19 |
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Restaurant and Dining Resources |
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Ontario Restaurant, Hotel, and Motel Association - COVID-19 Resources Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): CFIA information for industry Alcohol and Gaming Comission of Ontario - Info Bulletin No. 61: Liquor sales licensees may now sell liquor for takeout or delivery along with food Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Guidance for Industry Operators Infastructure Health & Saftey Association - COVID-19 Update |
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Business Continuity Resources |
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Pandemic Preparedness Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses |
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