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. See other News, Health and Public Notices for Leeds Grenville.
Please ensure your business information is up to date in our business directory and/or tourism directory.
Our office, along with the region's CFDC's, Small Business Centres, Employment Centres, Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Associations and more are here to help you, during the pandemic and always.
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Rapid Test Kits for Small to Medium Businesses |
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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit |
Government of Ontario |
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World Health Organization |
Financial Support
Small Business Relief Grant |
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Grassroots Growth Initiative |
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Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) |
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Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program (HHBRP) |
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Digital Transformation Grant |
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Jobs and Growth Fund |
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Tourism Relief Fund |
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Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CHRP) |
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Community Building Fund - Capital Stream |
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Community Building Fund - Operating Stream |
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Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) |
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Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program |
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Resilient Communities Fund |
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Government of Canada |
Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) |
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Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) |
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Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) |
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EDC Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises |
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Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) |
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Employment Insurance (EI) |
Work-Sharing Program |
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund |
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Farm Credit Canada Covid-19 Support Program |
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Local Resources & Reports
Business Support Working Group |
Reports |
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MP and MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO9) |
RTO9 supports the tourism and travel industry in Leeds Grenville. |
Provincial and National Industry Resources & Reports
Government of Canada |
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Government of Ontario |
Travel to United States |
BDC |
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) |
Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
Ontario Chamber of Commerce |
Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business |
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) |
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Restaurant Hotel & Motel |
Tourism Industry Association of Canada |
2022
- Mar. 17 - Government of Canada will remove pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers April 1
- Mar. 9 - Statement from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer phasing out COVID health restrictions
- Feb. 16 - WSIB Rebate will support businesses, maintain jobs and help employers impacted by COVID-19
- Feb. 16 - Relief for amusement device and ski lift operators
- Feb. 16 - Government of Canada lightens border measures as part of transition of the pandemic response
- Feb. 14 - Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17
- Feb. 9 - Government to extend expanded access to Local Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit
- Feb. 4 - Support for Agricultural and Horticultural Societies
- Feb. 3 - New HEPA filters to Protect Agri-food workers
- Jan. 20 - Ontario to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures
- Jan. 18 - Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to Help Workers, Families and Small Businesses
- Jan. 18 - Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
- Jan. 17 - Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers Across Province
- Jan. 12 - Government extends loan forgiveness repayment deadline for Canada Emergency Business Account
- Jan. 7 - Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families - $10,000 grant for eligible businesses and electricity-rate relief
- Jan. 5 - Employer Notice - Changes to COVID-19 Case and Contact Follow-up in the Workplace
- Jan. 3 - Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
2021
- Dec. 30 - Ontario Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron
- Dec. 22 -Ontario Extending Call to Arms to Businesses, Volunteers and Retired Health Professionals
- Dec. 22 - Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit
- Dec. 22 - Ontario Launches new Rebate Program for Property Taxes and Energy Costs
- Dec. 21 - Recovery Programs Continue to provide support
- Dec. 17 - Ontario to Introduce a 50% Capacity Limit to All Indoor Settings
- Dec. 17 - Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars
- Dec. 15 - Government of Canada Legislation to create jobs and implement targeted COVID-19 support
- Dec. 14 - Helping Producers Promote Local Foods to Drive Consumer Demand
- Dec. 7 - Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
- Dec. 7 - Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
- Dec. 7 - Ontario Helping People Start Careers in Home-Building
- Nov. 22 - Governments Protecting the Mental Health of Ontario Farmers
- Nov. 12 - Government Investing $7 Million to Improve Meat Processing Capacity in Ontario
- Nov. 3 - Ontario Support Indigenous and Emerging Artists
- Nov. 1 - Ontario Helping Energy Customers Save Money with Green Button
- Oct. 28 - Ontario Extending Temporary Wage Enhancement for Personal Support Workers
- Oct. 22 - Government Announces Targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth
- Oct. 22 - Backgrounder - Targeting COVID-19 Support Measures for Tourism and Hospitality and Hardest-Hit Businesses
- Oct. 21 - Governments Advancing Career Choice in Ontario's Agri-food Sector
- Oct. 20 - Government Investing in Innovative Solutions to Boost Agri-Food Sector
- Oct. 15 - Ontario Permitting Sale of Locally-Made Craft Beer at Farmers' Markets
- Oct. 15 - Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available
- Oct. 12 - Fully Vaccinated Travellers to Enter US at Land Borders and Ferry Crossings
- Oct. 6 - Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federally regulated transportation employees and travellers
- Oct. 6 - Ontario Providing Financial Relief to Employers - WSIB Premium Rates
- Sept. 29 - Funding to Support Agri-Food Businesses Productivity
- Sept. 27 - Ontario Investing $100 Million - Tourism Recovery Program
- Sept. 14 - Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy
- Sept. 3 - Travel Advisory Reminder: September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force
- July 15 - Free Health and Safety Training now available for Small Businesses
- July 13 - Government of Canada launch Jobs and Growth Fund
- July 7 - Ontario Helping Construction Workers Advance Careers - New Online Certification Program
- July 6 - Local Free Rapid Test Available for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
- June 30 - Budget focused on jobs and growth receives Royal Assent
- April 7 - Made-in-Ontario N95 Respirators begin Rolling off the Production Line at the 3M Brockville Plant
- January 20 - Health Unit provides advice for new home food businesses
- January 4 - Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
2020
- December 9 - Ontario Permanently Allowing Alcohol with Food Takeout and Delivery
- October 29 - Promoting Ontario-Made Product to Spur Economic Recovery
- October 26 - Canada Emergency Business Account now open to businesses using personal banking accounts
- August 21 - Ontario Partners with Federal Government and 3M Canada on New N95 Respirator Manufacturing Facility in Brockville
- June 16 - Ontario Releases Guide on How to Develop a Workplace Safety Plan
Help Combat COVID-19
The Government of Canada and Ontario welcomes help from businesses who supply products and innovative solutions to help respond to COVID-19:
Contact the Economic Development Office or send us an email at econdev@uclg.on.ca