We are updating regularly as well – Update April 29th 2020
We have compiled a variety of options to help during COVID – 19 Transitioning.
Please see all our resources below;
NEW – Resources for Businesses
Primary Government Sources
Government Programs and Information
All Available Government Programs – A list of all government programs available from our friends at the Waterfront BIA. These are updated regularly, so please check back often
LATEST PROGRAM
Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program
The Canadian and Ontario governments announced a joint program to lower rent by 75 per cent for small businesses affected by COVID-19. The Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (OCECRA) will provide forgivable loans to eligible commercial property owners experiencing potential rent shortfalls because their small business tenants have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. To receive the loan, property owners will be required to reduce the rental costs of small business tenants for April to June 2020 by at least 75 per cent and commit to a moratorium on evictions for three months. Further details about the program will be shared when finalized.
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Government of Canada: Additional Support for Canadian Businesses
On this page, you can find:
- Deferral of Sales Tax Remittance and Customs Duty Payments
- Deferral of Customs Duty and Sales Tax for Importers
- New Loan Programs for Businesses
- Canada Revenue Agency’s Additional Measures for Individuals and Businesses
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Government of Canada Resources for Canadian Businesses
On this page, you can find:
- Avoiding layoffs and rehiring employees
- Reduced and deferred payments
- Access to credit
- Supporting financial stability
- Support for self-employed individuals
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City of Toronto COVID-19: Economic Support & Recovery
On this page, you can find:
- Economic resources to help minimize COVID-19 impacts for Toronto’s businesses.
- Economic Support & Recovery for Individuals & Families
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The City of Toronto and the Toronto Region Board of Trade
On this page, you can find:
The City of Toronto and the Toronto Region Board of Trade are partnering to deliver you a one-stop information centre where you will find the resources, tools, and critical support programs you need to manage the challenge you’re facing.
Right now, you can watch and read how to access new government supports.
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Councillor Layton’s Community Resources
On this page you can find:
- Mutual Aid Networks
- Other Ways to Connect to Resources If You Are In Need
- Other Ways to Help
- Accessing Government Benefits
Here you can find common questions to the CERB, Ontario Works, Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and other information about Taxes, Loans, and Other Benefits
Additional Resources
Government of Canada
- COVID-19 Update Page
- Resources for Business
- Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- Helping Canadians With the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Calling All Suppliers – Help Canada combat Coronavirus disease
- ROE Guidelines for Issuing EI
- COVID-19 – Benefits and services
- Statement from the FCAC Commissioner
- Canadian Business Resilience Network – ADDED April 7th
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Employment Insurance and Labour and Occupational Health and Safety
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Export Development Canada
- EDC Stands Ready to Support Canadian Exporters Impacted by COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the impact on global supply chains
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Province of Ontario
- Ontario Together: Help Fight Coronavirus
- List of Essential Workplaces
- Extended Validation Periods
- Electricity Relief
- Stop The Spread Business Info Line
- 2020 Economic & Fiscal Update
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Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade
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Ontario Ministry of Health
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World Health Organization COVID-19
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WSIB
- Financial Relief Package for Businesses
- Adjudicative Approach to Claims
- COVID-19 Updates
- Health & Safety Excellence Program
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Credible Social Media Channels
Local
- City of Toronto: https://twitter.com/cityoftoronto
- Toronto Public Health: https://twitter.com/TOPublicHealth
- Dr. de Villa: https://twitter.com/epdevilla
- TFS Chief Pegg: https://twitter.com/ChiefPeggTFS
- Mayor John Tory: https://twitter.com/JohnTory
- Brad Ross: https://twitter.com/bradrossTO
Provincial:
- Government of Ontario: https://twitter.com/ONgov
- Public Health Ontario: https://twitter.com/ONThealth
- Premier Ford: https://twitter.com/fordnation
- Minister of Health Christine Elliot: https://twitter.com/celliottability
Federal:
- Prime Minister Trudeau: https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau & https://twitter.com/CanadianPM
- Dr. Theresa Tam: https://twitter.com/CPHO_Canada
- Minister of Health Canada Patty Hajdu: https://twitter.com/PattyHajdu
- Federal Public Service: https://twitter.com/pspc_spac
- Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada: https://twitter.com/GovCanHealth
- Global Affairs Canada: https://twitter.com/GAC_Corporate