COVID-19 Helpful Links:
Federal Government – Overall Summary of COVID-19 Support Programs:
Federal Government – COVID-19 Support for Businesses:
Avoiding layoffs and rehiring employees:
- 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
- Temporary 10% Wage Subsidy
- Extending the Work-Sharing (WS) program
Access to credit:
- Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
- $40,000 Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF)
- Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
- Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Small and medium-sized businesses unable to access other support programs
Creating new jobs and opportunities for youth:
Federal Government – COVID-19 Support for Individuals:
Employees facing loss of income:
Youth, post-secondary students and recent graduates:
Guidelines, Information for Workplaces & Businesses during COVID-19 (Preparing & Protecting your Employees & Customers):
- Government of Canada Public Health
- Government of Canada COVID-19 Outbreak Update
- Government of Canada Guidance Documents
- Government of Canada Awareness Resources
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS)
- Workplace Safety & Prevention Services: Return to Business Checklist
Government of Ontario Resources:
- Learn more about A Framework for Reopening our Province.
- Find workplace safety guidance documents to prepare for reopening.
- Information and advice to help your business navigate the economy during COVID-19.
- Provide your input on the economic impacts of COVID-19.
- See how your organization can help fight COVID-19.
- Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect the people of Ontario from COVID-19.
- 90 safety guidance documents
- Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
List of Essential Workplaces/COVID-19 Guidance & Measures for Businesses by Province & Territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
CHPTA:
Federal Government Support Program (Funding) for Canadian Manufacturers to Help Grow Global Markets:
Canadian Product & Packaging Information:
- Federal Government Guide to the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations
- “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” Claims
- Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Quick Reference Guide
Product / Packaging Recycling Stewardship Programs:
- Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance (CSSA)
- Éco Entreprises Québec (EEQ)
- Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM)
- Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW)
- Recycle BC
- Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (Blue Box Transition)
- Stewardship Ontario
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks: Developing Producer Responsibility Regulations for Blue Box Webinar – November, 2019
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks: Modernizing Blue Box Stakeholder Webinar – June 20, 2019
- Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Wind Up Plan
- Dynamic Management Services Inc. (DMS) – Stewardship Consulting
Major Industry Trade Shows:
- ABSDA Atlantic Building Supply Expo
- Gift + Home Market Shows (Toronto, Alberta)
- International Hardware Fair (Cologne, Germany)
- National Hardware Show
- The Inspired Home Show (Formerly Known as the International Home + Housewares Show)
- The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
- WRLA Building & Hardware Showcase
Review the Industry Calendar for info on other trade shows