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General COVID-19 Information Links 

Dedicated Government of Canada COVID-19 website 
Dedicated Ontario COVID-19 website 
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan 
COVID-19 – Benefits and Services 
COVID-19 – Situation Report 
COVID-19 News Update  
COVID-19 Action Plan: Protecting Vulnerable Ontarians 
COVID-19 Collaboration Platform 
COVID-19 Insights & Resources 
COVID-19 Modelling 
COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Guide 
COVID-19 Public Health Measures and Restrictions 
Federal Relief Measures Guide 
Full List of Emergency Orders 
Infectious Disease Emergency Leave 
List of Essential Workplaces 
Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 
Local Food Infrastructure Fund 
Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID 19 
Pandemic Information Sharing Portal 
Public Health & Safety Association: (COVID-19) Resource Centre 
Rapid Response Platform 
Regional Development Program 
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) 
Service Canada 
The Recovery Activation Program 
Toolkit for Reopening Canada’s Economy 
Trillium – COVID list of PPE 
Wellness Together Canada 

Support for Individuals and Employees 

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Transition to EI 
Canada Job Bank 
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) 
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) 
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) 
Canadian Mental Health Association 
Discover Ability Network: Finding inclusive employment 
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) 
Emergency Information 
Employment Insurance (EI) Program 
Employment Insurance Regular Benefits: Apply 
Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits: Apply 
Employment Planning & Counselling 
Job Quest 
Jobs and employment (Ontario) 
Mental Health Works 
Mortgage Payment Deferral 
Regional Job Listings Tool 
Support for Entrepreneurs 
Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19 
Taking Care of your Mental Health 
Youth Employment & Skills Program 

Support for Businesses and Employers 

Government of Canada: Searchable Resources: Support for your business 
Government of Ontario: Support for Businesses 
Accessibility Business Hub 
Additional Support for Canadian Businesses 
Agriculture and food jobs in Ontario 
Agri-Food Open for E-Business Program 
BDC: Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) 
BDC: COVID-19: Supports for Canadian Businesses 
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund 
Bounce Back Program 
Business Continuity Plan & Templates 
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist 
Business Resilience Service 
Business Toolkit (Resources Guide)  
Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs 
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) 
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) 
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) 
Canadian Business Resilience Network 
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: How Workplaces Can Prepare 
Canadian Chamber of Commerce 
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters COVID-19 Resources 
Canadian Mental Health Association 
Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 
COVID PPE Marketplace 
COVID-19 Preparedness for Business 
COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre 
COVID-19: Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB) 
COVID-19: Support for Businesses 
Curbside Parking Program 
Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan 
Digital Main St. Program 
Economic Recovery Strategy 
Electricity Relief 
Financial Relief Package for Businesses 
Find financial help during COVID-19 
Frontline & Business: COVID-19 Tackling the Barriers 
Guidance on Health and Safety for Curbside Pickup and Delivery Services during COVID-19 
Guide for Direct Sales to Consumers during COVID-19 & Beyond 
Guide to Operating your Essential Farm Business during COVID-19 
Indigenous Community Business Fund 
Ontario Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 tools and resources for businesses 
Ontario Workplace Safety Guidelines: Prevent COVID-19 in the workplace 
Pandemic Preparedness for Business 
PPE Supply Hub 
Reopening Your Business During COVID-19 
Resilience Loans: Small and medium-sized businesses 
Resources for Business 
Restaurants Canada COVID-19 Reopening Best Practices 
Small Business Recovery Resources 
Small Business Relief Fund 
Workplace and Employer Resources and Suggestions 
Workplace PPE Supplier Directory 
Workplace Safety: COVID-19 Hub 
Work-Sharing Program – COVID-19 
Work-Sharing: Overview 
WSIB Ontario 

Mental Health

Should you, or someone you know, need mental health and substance use support during these challenging times, please refer to this list of supports and resources: https://ca.portal.gs/

Should you need immediate support, text WELLNESS to 741741. If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical attention, call 911.

Local Supports

Many non-profit groups, business organizations, public health units, provincial and local governments have announced their own support programs and resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We recommend you search their websites to find out more about supports, resources, and contacts that may be available to your industry or in your local area.