,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.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
To date, we have 927 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex, with 63 COVID-19 related deaths. There have been 492 resolved cases to date.**
Overall, 16,486 individuals have been tested for COVID-19; and 1,107 tests are pending.
There are 87,508 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada and 26,483 cases in Ontario, with 2,155 deaths
** Last updated May 28, 2020 at 9AM
Reopening Your Business
WECHU & WE Chamber Safe Return to Business Checklists:
Government Resources & Programs for Businesses
Government of Canada
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Resources for Canadian businesses
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA)
Apply for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Emergency Business Account
Province of Ontario
Ontario Together - Help Fight Coronavirus
Resources, Toolkits & Guides for your Business
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: Practical Steps for Pandemic Preparedness
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)
Mental Health Resources and Information (Promoting Mental Wellness Webinar)
Ontario Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 Resource Page
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS): Business Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
Best Practice Resources
Government of Canada: Travel Advice
Government of Canada: Prevention & Risks
Marsh Canada Limited: Covid-19 Working From Home Safety & Ergonomic Tips
Province of Ontario: Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace (Guidelines & Posters)
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit: Current Guidelines & Restrictions
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit: How to Protect Yourself
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