Please find below a list of COVID-19 Resources for Businesses as offered by the Government of Ontario and other Provincial bodies.
- Office of the Premier – Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17 – CLICK HERE
- Office of the Premier – Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures – CLICK HERE
- Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Cost Rebate Program – CLICK HERE
- Program Link – CLICK HERE
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Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families. Province’s plan includes $10,000 grant for eligible small businesses and additional electricity-rate relief – CLICK HERE
- Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
- Office of the Premier – Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term – CLICK HERE
- Proof of Vaccination – Clarifications – LETTER Proof of Vaccination Businesses SEPT 27, 2021
- Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates: CLICK HERE
- Home-Based Food Business Guide: CLICK HERE
The Ministry of Health has published a guide to help such entrepreneurs take the
recommended steps to succeed, in a food-safe way, in their homemade food business
efforts. - Find Programs to Reduce your Electricity Bill: CLICK HERE
Learn about programs and credits to reduce your electricity bill, such as the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB.) The Ontario government is providing $8 million to support small businesses and charitable organizations who are struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of COVID-19. Starting in January 2021, available credit amounts will increase and more businesses will be eligible to access funding. Customers may be eligible for up to $1500 in support towards their electricity and natural gas bills. - Ontario Small Business Support Grant Now Open for Applications
In December 2020, the Ontario government announced the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to help small business owners during this challenging period.
Small businesses required to close or restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown can now begin to apply for this one-time grant.
View the Application Guide: CLICK HERE
Application Link: CLICK HERE
Added Jan 15, 2021 - Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework: CLICK HERE
- On November 7th 2020, the province moved Ontario’s public health unit regions to the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The framework categorizes public health regions into five levels: Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect, Orange-Restrict, Red-Control, and Lockdown being a measure of last and urgent resort. To find out which level your region was moved to on November 7th, CLICK HERE.
Added Nov 9, 2020
- On November 7th 2020, the province moved Ontario’s public health unit regions to the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The framework categorizes public health regions into five levels: Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect, Orange-Restrict, Red-Control, and Lockdown being a measure of last and urgent resort. To find out which level your region was moved to on November 7th, CLICK HERE.
- Ontario Live- Virtual Marketplace to Support Local and Support Ontario: CLICK HERE
- In an effort to rally Ontarians to support local during these challenging times, the government of Ontario has created a virtual and interactive market place that connects consumers to local food, drink, experiences, and more. If your farm business includes Ontario tourism, attraction, or sells directly to the public, the Ontario Live website is a great resource for you to take advantage of. Registration for the platform is complimentary and the audience is province wide.
Added Nov 2, 2020
- In an effort to rally Ontarians to support local during these challenging times, the government of Ontario has created a virtual and interactive market place that connects consumers to local food, drink, experiences, and more. If your farm business includes Ontario tourism, attraction, or sells directly to the public, the Ontario Live website is a great resource for you to take advantage of. Registration for the platform is complimentary and the audience is province wide.
- Ontario’s Small Business Recovery Resources Webpage: CLICK HERE
- COVID-19 Alert App Available for Download: CLICK HERE
- Province of Ontario Workplace Resources – CLICK HERE
- The Ontario government is providing employers with a new general workplace guide, which will help them develop a safety plan to better protect workers, customers and clients. The new downloadable toolkit offers tips on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as more people get back on the job during Stage 2 of the reopening of the province.
- Digital Main Street ShopHERE – CLICK HERE
- The ShopHERE program offers local businesses and artists the opportunity to start selling online. GoogleCanada announced a one million dollar investment to enable Digital Main Street to expand the program to municipalities across the country, offering more businesses and artists the opportunity to build their own online store. Because the opportunities afforded by the digital economy are still limited if people don’t have the right skills, Google’s investment will also help more small businesses and artists receive the digital skills training needed to participate in the digital economy.
- Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association DineSafe – CLICK HERE
- To understand how to best navigate this unprecedented time and support restaurant and foodservice operators, the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA) has been working closely with industry leaders, multiple government agencies, technology experts, legal advisors and key supply partners. Together, they developed DineSafe – a catalogue of best practices to help guide safe and successful reopening.
- Ontario Together Fund: CLICK HERE
- The Ontario Government’s Ontario Together Fund offers $50 Million in support to companies that can retool, build capacity, or adopt the technological changes needed to produce supplies and equipment for hospitals, long-term care homes, and other critical public services. The workplace supplier directory provides resources for businesses looking to procure PPE – CLICK HERE
Updated May 27, 2020
- The Ontario Government’s Ontario Together Fund offers $50 Million in support to companies that can retool, build capacity, or adopt the technological changes needed to produce supplies and equipment for hospitals, long-term care homes, and other critical public services. The workplace supplier directory provides resources for businesses looking to procure PPE – CLICK HERE
- Provincial COVID-19 Support for Business Hub: CLICK HERE
- The Province of Ontario has launched a webpage that includes all provincially announced supports for businesses, including resources on how to (1) stop the spread, (2) financial relief, (3) tax relief, (4) how your business can help fight COVID-19, (5) guidance for employers, and (6) other helpful resources.
Updated May 25, 2020
- The Province of Ontario has launched a webpage that includes all provincially announced supports for businesses, including resources on how to (1) stop the spread, (2) financial relief, (3) tax relief, (4) how your business can help fight COVID-19, (5) guidance for employers, and (6) other helpful resources.
- Ontario Providing Employers with COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidelines: CLICK HERE
- The Ontario government is ensuring employers have the safety guidelines they need to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy. The Government safety guidelines announced April 30 will provide direction to those working in manufacturing, food manufacturing and processing, restaurant and food service, agricultural sector, construction sector, and long-term care sector. For workplace posters relating to the above-mentioned industries, CLICK HERE.
Updated May 7, 2020
- The Ontario government is ensuring employers have the safety guidelines they need to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy. The Government safety guidelines announced April 30 will provide direction to those working in manufacturing, food manufacturing and processing, restaurant and food service, agricultural sector, construction sector, and long-term care sector. For workplace posters relating to the above-mentioned industries, CLICK HERE.
- Ontario Makes it Easier to Conduct Business during COVID-19: CLICK HERE
- Announced on May 22, 2020 and retroactive to March 17, 2020, the Ontario government has passed temporary and permanent legislative amendments have been made to help corporations continue to function while still adhering to physical distancing guidelines and legal requirements.
Added May 23, 2020
- Announced on May 22, 2020 and retroactive to March 17, 2020, the Ontario government has passed temporary and permanent legislative amendments have been made to help corporations continue to function while still adhering to physical distancing guidelines and legal requirements.
- COVID-19 Tackling the Barriers Website: CLICK HERE
- The Ontario Government has launched a website to help businesses overcome the unique challenges caused by the global pandemic. Business working to retool their operations to produce health-related products, or those that want to continue their operations in this new environment of physical distancing can submit any potential roadblocks to the website. The province is prepared to allow temporary changes to provincial rules and regulations in order to remove any barriers that are hindering business and negatively impacting Ontario’s supply chain.
Added April 28, 2020
- The Ontario Government has launched a website to help businesses overcome the unique challenges caused by the global pandemic. Business working to retool their operations to produce health-related products, or those that want to continue their operations in this new environment of physical distancing can submit any potential roadblocks to the website. The province is prepared to allow temporary changes to provincial rules and regulations in order to remove any barriers that are hindering business and negatively impacting Ontario’s supply chain.
- Ontario Ministry of Health: CLICK HERE
- Learn how the Ministry of Health is helping keep Ontarians safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find out how to protect yourself and how to recognize the symptoms.
Updated May 26, 2020
- Learn how the Ministry of Health is helping keep Ontarians safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find out how to protect yourself and how to recognize the symptoms.
- Ontario Launches ‘Stop the Spread Business Information Line’: CLICK HERE
- The Province of Ontario has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province’s recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Updated March 25, 2020
- The Province of Ontario has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province’s recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resource Kit: CLICK HERE
- The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has developed a COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses. The guidelines and resources contained in this toolkit have been prepared to help businesses plan for and adapt to the disruption caused by COVID-19 and any future influenza pandemics.
Updated March 19, 2020
- The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has developed a COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses. The guidelines and resources contained in this toolkit have been prepared to help businesses plan for and adapt to the disruption caused by COVID-19 and any future influenza pandemics.
This page was updated Feb 12, 2021
