[COVID-19] RESOURCES AND UPDATES FOR CANADIAN ENTREPRENEURS
Updated: Mar 28, 2020
UPDATED MARCH 28, 2020

NEWS
INCREASE TO WAGE SUBSIDIES AND ACCESS TO NEW FEDRAL SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
CANADIAN CREDIT CARD COMPANIES OFFER RELIEF
NEW EMERGENCY AID ANNOUNCED FOR CANADIAN WORKERS AND BUSINESSES
GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO SUPPORT CANADIAN BUSINESS
EI BENEFITS | HOW SELF EMPLOYED CAN APPLY FOR EI AND COVID19 EMERGENCY BENEFITS
BDC | SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS IMPACTED BY CONVID-19
COMMUNICATIONS | WHAT CANADIAN TELCOS ARE DOING TO SUPPORT CANADIANS THROUGH COVID19.
BILLS | WHAT UTILITY COMPANIES AND BANKS ARE SAYING
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES | CFIB SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 SUPPORT CENTRE
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL | KNOW YOUR EMPLOYEES' RIGHTS BEFORE YOU LAY THEM OFF
ACTIVE FUNDERS IN CANADA | Canadian startups need funding now more than ever. HockeyStick (a BC app) is getting it done. See the attached for an active list of government, equity and grant based lenders. If you are or know of an active funder, please add them.
RESOURCES + TOOLKITS
NEW> Accessing Financial Support [by Province]
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP: Key Business and Legal Implications | Best Practices in the Workplace
Borden, Ladner, Gervais LLP: Employer Strategies for Managing Coronavirus Risks in the Workplace
Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Emergency Preparedness Kit
Canada One: COVID-19 Small Business Survival Guide
Canadian Payroll Association : Payroll Continuity Best Practice Guidelines
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Keeping You and Your Employees Safe
Canadian Franchise Association: COVID-19 Resources
Deloitte: Practical Steps for Pandemic Preparedness
Deloitte: COVID-19: Managing Supply Chain Risk and Disruption
Deloitte: COVID-19: Managing Cash Flow During a Crisis
Deloitte: COVID-19: Practical Workforce Strategies that Put Your People First
Gowling WLG: COVID-19 Resource Hub
KPMG: COVID-19: Leading successfully in turbulent times
The Canadian Payroll Association: Payroll and COVID-19
Women Entrepreneurship Hub: COVID-19 - Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
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