COVID-19 was deemed a global health emergency by the World Health Organization in January 2020. As a result of this crisis, there have been major disruptions in the Canadian economy.
The Career Foundation acknowledges the severity of the situation and has prepared a list of resources below:
Federal Funding for Employers
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (How to Apply)
Canada Emergency Business Account
New Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises
Relief Measures for Indigenous Businesses
Sector-Specific Funding for Employers
Regional Development Agencies Funding – Tourism
Boosted Support from Farm Credit Canada – Agriculture
Digital Technology Supercluster
Provincial Funding for Employers
Ontario Small Business Support Grant (Coming January 2021)
Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA)
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (FedDev Ontario)
General Resources for Employers
How to Weather the Second Wave (BDC)
COVID-19: Implications for Businesses – Briefing Notes (McKinsey & Company)
Canada’s Economic Response Plan
COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre
Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses
Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
COVID-19: Reopening Guidelines for Businesses & Organizations
Video Resources
Business Development Bank of Canada: Webinar Series
- Planning for Recovery: How to restart your business in the wake of COVID-19
- COVID-19: How to get through the crisis with an online strategy
- How to cope with the impact of COVID-19 on your business
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Government Supports & FAQ
Restaurant Sector Reopening Guide
Manufacturing Sector Reopening Guide
Personal Care Service Sector Reopening Guide
Employer Help Line
The province has launched a toll-free line to provide support to businesses who have questions about the province’s recent emergency order to close workplaces.
Help is available from Monday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m.― to 5:00 p.m.
Toll Free Number: 1-888-444-3659