COVID-19

The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is receiving information on the impact of COVID-19 on business and our region from various sources.  We will continue to populate this page as additional business information, surveys, resources and programs become available.  Health Resources are at the bottom of this page.

See other News and Public Notices for Leeds Grenville.

Connect to the region’s Business Partners such as Small Business Centres, Employment Centres, Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Associations and many more.

Contact List for Business Support

Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Business Survey: COVID-19

Business Resources & Updates

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to providing you with the information and support you need to make informed decisions as your business navigates through these challenges; including supporting your employees.

• Support to Businesses
• Risk-informed decision-making guidelines for workplaces and businesses during COVID-19
• Frequently Asked Questions - Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
• Employment and Social Development - Benefits and Services for Individuals and In Your Workplace
• Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses - March 25, 2020
• Resources for Canadian Businesses

Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada Combat COVID-19
The Government of Canada is asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services.  See the list of items needed, and notify them if you can help out.

Government of Ontario

• Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade Update - March 26, 2020
• WSIB Financial Relief Package
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission - Liquor Licenses sell liquor for takeout or delivery along with food - March 26, 2020
• Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
• Newsroom
• List of Essential Services - March 23, 2020
  • Businesses and service providers with question about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can learn more at Stop the Spread Business Information Line or call -888-444-3659.
    Help is available Monday - Sunday, from 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.

Calling All Suppliers - Help Ontario Combat COVID-19
The Government of Ontario welcomes help from businesses and organizations who can supply emergency products and innovative solutions to support our response to COVID-19.
See the list of items needed, and notify them if you can help out.

FedDev Ontario

The Government of Canada is taking action to support tourism and other businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can take advantage of new investments and initiatives.  Learn more about the support available.

• 1000 Islands CDC
• Grenville CFDC
• Valley Heartland CFDC - loans

BDC

• Additional Measures to Provide Relief for Canadian Entrepreneurs - March 18, 2020
• YouTube Video - How to Cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business - Pierre Cleroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist - March 25, 2020
• What does coronavirus mean for your business?
• Support for Entrepreneurs
• Business Continuity Plan and Templates

Export Development Canada

• www.edc.ca/en/campaign/coronavirus-covid-19.html

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

• Crisis Communications Plan (pdf document)
• COVID-19 Business Resilience
• COVID-19 | Pandemic Preparedness for Business

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

• Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

• Small Business Frequently Asked Questions

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)

• April 1 at 2:30 p.m. - Tourism Operator and Educations Tourism Industry Call
  Meeting ID 318 591 031  Password: 015479
• Survey Results - March 17-23
• Survey Results - March 12-26
• March 28 Update with Q&A link
• For TIAO updates, subscribe to www.tiaontario.ca/cpages/subscribe

Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO9)

RTO9 strives to support the tourism and travel industry in the region by closely monitoring events that could cause significant challenges to the industry, including the Covid-19 virus.  Visit the Tourism Talk website for more support.

• Survey Results - March 17-23

Health Resources & Updates

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit

• healthunit.org/coronavirus

Ontario Government

• www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus

• Update March 16 – Enhanced Measure to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19

Government of Canada

• www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Please ensure your business information is up to date in our business directory and/or tourism directory.

To contact the Economic Development Office send us an email at econdev@uclg.on.ca