Canadian, provincial governments support small businesses amid Coronavirus pandemic

The Government of Canada has announced an unprecedented support package to support individuals and business over the next few months to offset some of the challenges due to the Coronavirus. This federal support package will be offered in conjunction with provincial support.

Earlier this week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, a set of economic measures that will provide $27 billion in direct support to Canadian households and businesses.

These efforts are a way to deal with the serious economic repercussions of this pandemic.

Here are some resources to help you and your business:

• Outbreak update
• Travel Advice
• Canada’s Response
• Pandemic Plans

Federal Initiatives

• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC): Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus
• Employment and Social Development Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• Employment Insurance (EI): Coronavirus relief programs
• Export Development Canada: COVID-19
• Public Health: COVID-19 subscription for Public Health Updates
• Trade Commissioner: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Resources for Canadian businesses
• Work-Sharing Program: Temporary special measures

Provincial Resources

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Quebec
• New Brunswick
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nunavut
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Canadian Metalworking and Canadian Fabricating & Welding will work to bring you the latest information as it becomes available.