[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

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CANADIAN CREDIT CARD COMPANIES OFFER RELIEF

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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

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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