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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Ontario Government is looking for input on how the government can continue to support people and employers during COVID-19. Learn how to make your submission or complete the survey. Deadline: February 12, 2021.
Ontario Public Health Measures per Sector |
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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit |
Government of Ontario |
World Health Organization |
Financial Support
Tourism Adaptation Fund |
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Canadian Agricultural Partnership |
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Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebate Grants |
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Ontario Small Business Support Grant |
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Futurpreneur Canada |
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Tourism Economic Development and Recovery Fund (TEDRF) |
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Energy Assistance Program - Small Business (CEAP-SB) |
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Resilient Communities Fund |
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Rebuild Reopen Revive Initiative |
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Digital Main Street Relief Grant: PPE Support |
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Government of Canada |
Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) |
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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) |
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Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to EI |
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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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BDC Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium Enterprises |
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy - 75 % (CEWS) |
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Employment Insurance (EI) |
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Work-Sharing Program |
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund |
FedDev Ontario has announced an additional $184 million in funding to southern Ontario with $30 million of the support going to Community Futures Development Corporations. The fund provides financial contributions (interest-free loans) to help support fixed operating costs of SMEs, where business revenues have been affected by COVID-19.
There are two funding streams, can only apply to one.
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Farm Credit Canada Covid-19 Support Program |
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Tax & WSIB Relief
WSIB Financial Relief |
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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 |
BDC |
Canadian Federation of Independent Business |
Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce |
Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business |
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) |
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Restaurant Hotel & Motel |
- January 15 - Ontario Budget Consultations
- January 15 - Applications Now Open for Ontario's Small Business Support Grant
- January 14 - Ontario Increasing Workplace Inspections
- January 14 - Ontario Supporting Horse Business Impacted
- January 12 - Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency & Issues Stay-at-Home Order
- January 6 - Ontario Supporting Forestry Jobs and Worker Safety
- January 4 - Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
- December 21 - Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown | Grants of up to $20,000 to Small Businesses Impacted
- December 18 - Governments Support Beef Famers and Protect Food Supply Chains
- December 18 - Government announces wage subsidy rate increase to 75 per cent
- December 17 - Proactive measures to protect jobs by helping businesses avoid costly payouts and potential closures
- December 15 - Simplified process for claiming the home office expenses for Canadians working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- December 15 - Ontario Energy Board set new electricity prices for households and small businesses
- December 10 - Governments Helping Ontario Agri-Food Businesses Increase Online Sales
- December 9 - Ontario Permanently Allowing Alcohol with Food Takeout and Delivery
- December 8 - Ontario Protecting Workers and Employers during COVID-19
- December 4 - Government expands Canada Emergency Business Account Loans
- November 27 - Governments Taking Action to Meet Demands of Ontario's Meat Sector and Support Farmers
- November 19 - Ontario Supporting Small Businesses with Financial Advice and Training
- November 13 - Ontario Making it More Affordable to Enjoy Provincial Parks
- November 13 - Ontario Updating COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
- November 10 - Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover Promotes Job Creation by Reducing Taxes on Employers
- November 9 - Connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet
- November 9 - Ontario Supporting Agriculture and Horticultural Societies During COVID-19
- November 5 - Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover
- November 4 - Ontario Investing Nearly $1 Billion to Expand and Improve Broadband and Cellular Access
- October 29 - Promoting Ontario-Made Product to Spur Economic Recovery
- October 26 - Canada Emergency Business Account now open to businesses using personal banking accounts
- October 16 - Ontario Supports the Production of Critical Supplies to Fight the Spread of COVID-19
- October 13 - Province Helping to Offset Fixed Costs and Permitting Alcohol with Delivery and Takeout Food Orders
- October 13 - Investing $26.6 Million to Further Protect Ontario Agri-Food Workers
- October 9, 2020 - New Targeted Support to Help Businesses Through Pandemic
- October 7 - Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant
- October 2 - Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to provide more support for southern Ontario businesses
- October 1 - Ontario Provides $461 Million to Temporarily Enhance Wages for Personal Support Workers
- September 22 - New Funding to Support Francophone Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- September 18 - Support for Jobs and Economic Growth in Rural Communities
- September 17 - Proposed Bill - Extending the Ban on Commercial Evictions
- September 10 - Governments Help Ontario Farmers Bring High-Quality Products to Market
- September 9 - Support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners
- September 3 - Ontario Extends Support for Employers and Employees Impacted by COVID-19
- August 21 - Ontario Partners with Federal Government and 3M Canada on New N95 Respirator Manufacturing Facility in Brockville
- August 6 - Investing in the Future of Ontario's Tourism Industry
- July 31 - COVID-19 Alert Mobile App Available for Download
- July 23 - Ontario Supports Indigenous Businesses
- July 17 - FedDev Ontario Supports Women-led Businesses to Rebuild, Reopen and Revive in Southern Ontario
- July 16 - Ontario Provides Additional Support for Farmers
- July 10 - Province Supports "Ontario Made" Program
- July 9 - Canada and Ontario Supporting Farmers through Enhanced Insurance Protection
- July 8 - Ontario Starting Down the Path to Growth, Renewal and Economic Recovery
- July 6 - Local Health Units Announce Regional Approach to Mandatory Masks
- July 3 - New and Amended Emergency Orders Will Help Establishment Expand Patios Faster
- June 16 - Ontario Releases Guide on How to Develop a Workplace Safety Plan
- June 12 - Ontario Government investing $15 million into health and safety measures for farm operators
- June 11 - Ontario and Canada Helping Small Businesses Go Digital
- June 3 - Ontario Improving Broadband and Cell Service for Rural Communities
- May 31 - Destination Canada Invests $30 million with Provincial and Territorial Marketing Organizations
- May 22 - Ontario New Programs Focus on Hospitality Workers and Apprentices
- March 30 – Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association
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