As Canada continues to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and work to flatten the curve, it is important to remain calm and informed on the current status and threats.
The Chamber is providing the latest updates and resources for your business to take the appropriate measures to protect employee and customer health.
Effective Monday, December 14th, the Windsor-Essex region will move to the GREY (Lockdown) level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework.
Effective January 14, 2021, the Ontario government has issued a stay-at-home order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by reducing levels of mobility.
Resources, Toolkits & Guides For Your Business
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit: Current Guidelines & Restrictions
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit: How to Protect Yourself
WECHU & WE Chamber Safe Return to Business Checklists:
Note: These documents are subject to change and are current as of August 12, 2020 (Stage 3)
Faith Based Organizations & Places of Worship
Organizations Working with Vulnerable Populations
Outdoor Recreation: Individual Sports
Government of Canada Resources and Programs For Your Business
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Resources for Canadian businesses
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Managing Your Business During COVID-19
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Apply for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Province of Ontario Resources and Programs For Your Business
Ontario Together - Help Fight Coronavirus
Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario safe and open
Government Announced Support Programs - updated January 12, 2021
Enhancing Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures in the Provincewide Shutdown
Additional Resources
Business Development Bank of Canada: Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs
Business Development Bank of Canada: Support for entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: COVID-19 CECRA for Small Businesses
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Keeping You and Your Employees Safe
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Small Business Help Centre
Canadian Franchise Association: COVID-19 Resources
Canadian Payroll Association : Payroll Continuity Best Practice Guidelines
Deloitte: TMT Predictions 2020 Presentation
Deloitte: Canada's Technology Fast 50 Program
Deloitte: Practical Steps for Pandemic Preparedness
Deloitte: Small Business Relief Toolkit
Export Development Canada: COVID-19
Grant Thornton: Guiding Businesses through Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Grant Thornton: Tax Planning in an Economic Downturn (April 30, 2020 presentation)
InspireHUB: 5 Essential Security Tips for Working in the Age of Zoom
KPMG: Restructuring and Turning Around Your Business (April 24, 2020 presentation)
Marsh Canada Limited: Covid-19 Working From Home Safety & Ergonomic Tips
Mental Health Resources and Information (Promoting Mental Wellness Webinar)
WindsorEssex COVID-19 Economic Task Force: Cross Border Tips for Manufacturing Sector
We want to hear from you!
Are you a local business professional trying to navigate through COVID-19? What are your current work plans, needs and how can the Windsor-Essex Chamber help?
Send your input to Director of Sales & Marketing, Keith Chinnery at kchinnery@windsoressexchamber.org