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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
To date, we have 2,402 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex, with 71 COVID-19 related deaths. There have been 2,210 resolved cases to date.
There are currently 3 LTC outbreak and 9 workplace outbreaks.
There are 40,289 cases in Ontario, with 2,787 deaths. There have been 36,590 resolved cases to date in the province.
** Local information updated as of August 12, 2020 at 9:30AM
Provincial information updated as of August 11, 2020 at 4PM
Reopening Your Business
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
Check back routinely for updated information and additional resources.
Upcoming Chamber Partner Events & Webinars
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: 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)
Mental Health Resources and Information (Promoting Mental Wellness Webinar)
Ontario Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 Resource Page
WindsorEssex COVID-19 Economic Task Force: Cross Border Tips for Manufacturing Sector
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