As we face unprecedented times with the spread of COVID-19 affecting all aspects of our lives, and things changing so quickly, we wanted to provide a list of resources to help small businesses and owners in Canada.
The IWSCC is continuing our important work during this time however, all events have been postponed and we have implemented audio and video conferencing wherever possible. (see website for regular updates). We will be working to achieve networking connections virtually and will update you as we move forward.
There are resources available for our community which are listed below. If you are aware of additional resources, please let us know so that we can add to the list.
We wish you health and happiness from IWSCC. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Resources available
Key Federal Government Information Tools
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian businesses / Maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19) : Ressources pour les entreprises canadiennes
Business Development Bank of Canada – Support for Entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus :
English: https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/special-support.aspx?special-initiative=covid19
French: https://www.bdc.ca/fr/pages/soutien-special.aspx?special-initiative=covid19
Business Development Bank of Canada – Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs
Employment Insurance and Labour and Occupational Health and Safety
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Employment and Social Development Canada
English: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
French: https://www.canada.ca/fr/emploi-developpement-social/ministere/avis/coronavirus.html
Public Health Agency of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Partner Links:
Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Pandemic Preparedness for Business
English: http://www.chamber.ca/resources/pandemic-preparedness/
French: http://www.chamber.ca/fr/ressources/preparation-a-une-pandemie/
World Health Organization COVID-19 – Business and Employees
English: https://www.epi-win.com/advice-and-information/business-and-employees
Canadian Federation of Independent Business – keeping you and your employees safe
English: https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/covid-19-coronavirus-business
French: https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/fr/ressources/covid-19-coronavirus-entreprises
Tourism HR Canada – practical resource site for employers
English: http://tourismhr.ca/resources/coronavirus/
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