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:
General Resources for Employers:
How to Weather the Second Wave (BDC)
COVID-19: Implications for Businesses – Briefing Notes (McKinsey & Company)
COVID-19 Safety Resources for Employers in Ontario
Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance: Essential Workplaces
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
Federal Funding for Employers
Canada Emergency Business Account
New Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises
New Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium Enterprises
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
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
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada Supercluster
Indigenous Businesses – COVID-19 Development Stimulus Fund
Provincial Funding for Employers:
Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA)
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (FedDev Ontario)
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
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: 75% Wage Subsidy — What You Need to Know
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