Government Links

FEDERAL | For Businesses

AVOIDING LAYOFFS AND REHIRING EMPLOYEES

• 75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy | March 3, 2021 Important Update Revenue-Decline Reference Periods
• Extending the Work Sharing Program  | Extended to September 26, 2021

ACCESS TO CREDIT

• Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) | Deadline to Apply exyended to June 30, 2021
• Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) | Extended to June 2021
• Co-Lending SME | Extended to June 2021
• Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) | Proposed extension to September 25, 2021
• Government of Canada | Overview of Financial support, loans and access to credit
• Canada's Regional Development Agencies - SMEs unable to access other support measures

OPERATIONAL RESOURCES

• Managing your Business during COVID-19 (Resources for Businesses | Government of Canada)
• COVID-19 Benefits and Services (Government of Canada)
• Guidance Documents (Government of Canada)
• Awareness Resources (Government of Canada)
• Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces during COVID-19
• List of disinfectants for use against COVID-19

OTHER MEASURES

• CRA Income Tax Deadlines for the 2020 Tax Year

FEDERAL | For Individuals

• Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) | Proposed extension to September 25, 2021
• Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) | Proposed extension to September 25, 2021
• Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) | Proposed extension to September 25, 2021

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

• Guidance for Outside Dining Spaces | April 23, 2021
• Government of BC - Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant | April 8, 2021
• Government of BC - Latest News
• Revised Public Health Order | FOOD AND LIQUOR SERVING PREMISES | Effective March 31, 2021
• Province hikes fines to further enforce COVID-19 public safety | March 25, 2021
• British Columbia COVID-19 Response 
• Government of British Columbia | Update to Province Wide Restrictions | Effective March 24, 2021
• Revised Public Health Order | GATHERINGS AND EVENTS | Effective March 18, 2021
• Government of British Columbia | Reviewing and updating your COVID-19 safety plan 
• B.C. PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment
• WorksafeBC | Restaurant, cafés, and pubs: Protocols
• WorksafeBC | Retail: Protocols | Updated March 12, 2021
• WorksafeBC | Offices: Protocols
• Non-Medical Hotline for COVID-19 | 1-888-COVID19 or 1-888-268-4319 
• ICBC: How COVID 19 Affects Your Services | Updated March 17, 2021 
• Tax and tax-related changes, incentives and benefitsTax Payments | Effective February 18, 2021
• Supports for Small Business | Updated March 18, 2021
• BC Centre for Disease Control

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ALBERTA

• Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021 Passed
• Government of Alberta - Latest News
• Government of Alberta | The path forward framework
• Government of Alberta | Stronger Public Health Mesasures • Mandatory, provincewide restrction are in effect
• City of Calgary | COVID-19 Face Coverings Bylaw - remains in effect through December 2021  
• Guidance for Golf Course and Driving Range Operators | Effective June 2020
• Guidance for Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and Bars | Updated February 2021
• Alberta Biz Connect | Guidance for Outdoor Events | Effective November 2020
• Guidance for Retail Businesses | Effective June 2020
• Template | plan to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19
• Alberta Biz Connect | Workplace Guidance and Supports
• Alberta's COVID-19 Relaunch Strategy
• Public Health Guidelines for Environmental Cleaning of Public Facilities | Effective December 2020
• Employment Standards Rules 

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SASKATCHEWAN

• Update from the Golf Industry in Saskatchewan [July 8 2021]
• Saskatchewan Government | Saskatchewan's Re-Opening Roadmap [June 10, 2021]
• Saskatchewan Government - Latest News
• Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan [reference page 84 for golf specific updates]
• Saskatchewan Government | COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Workers
• Saskatchewan Government | Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate (SRAR)
• Saskatchewan Government – COVID-19 Resources
• Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce | COVID-19 Resources
• WCB Information for Employers

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MANITOBA

• Manitoba Government | Manitoba's 4-3-2-One Great Summer Reopening Path [June 10, 2021]
• Manitoba Government Grants | Manitoba GO [April 29 2021]
• Manitoba Government | Manitoba Youth Jobs Program [April 29 2021]
• Manitoba Government | Province to Provide More Than $25 Million for Youth Employement in Summer [April 29 2021]
• Manitoba Government - Latest News
• Province of Manitoba | COVID-19 Information Website
• Province of Manitoba | Updated Public Health Orders • April 19, 2021
• Province of Manitoba | Provincial Public Health Orders
• Manitoba's Restoring Safe Services Plan [reference page 27 for golf specific protocols] | [In Effect from May 2020]
• Workplace Guidance for Business Owners
• Government of Manitoba COVID-19 Resources (Posters, Fact Sheets, Resources, Etc.)

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ONTARIO

• APPENDIX A: GOLF FACILITY BEST PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 : STEP 3 | updated July 12 2021
• APPENDIX A: GOLF FACILITY BEST PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 : STEP 2 | updated June 10 2021
• Ontario Supports the Tourism and Hospitality Sectors during COVID-19 | Updated March 2021
• London Middlesex Public Healht Unit Moving to Red Zone Immediately | Updated March 2021
• Government of Ontario - Latest News
• Ontario Government | Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace | Updated March 2021
• Ontario Hires 100 Additional Health and Safety Inspectors | March 2021
• Ontario Launches Education Campaign to Help Workplaces Reopen Safely | February 2021
• Golf Course Health & Safety Guidance | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services | Updated February 2021
• COVID-19 Guidelines for Re-Opening Restaurant & Patios | Updated February 2021
• COVID-19 Guidelines for Re-Opening your Restaurant | Updated February 2021
• Precautions When Working In A Day Camp | Updated February 2021
• Ontario Moving Eight Regions to New Levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework (New Measures for F&B Operations) | March 19,  2021
• Ontario Moving Three Regions to New Levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework | March 12, 2021
• Ontario Takes Steps to Further Protect Nipissing Region Businesses from COVID-19 | March 12, 2021
• Ontario Activates Emergency Brake in Sudbury Public Health Region | March 11, 2021
• Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Public Health Regions Returning to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework | March 5, 2021
• Ontario Activates Emergency Brake in Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit | February 26, 2021
• Ontario Government | Public Health Measures and Advice
• Ontario Government | Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs
• Ontario Implementing Additional Measures at Bars and Restaurants | Effective July 2020
• Stage 3 | Framework for Reopening Our Province | Effective July 2020
• Find your local Public Health Unit
• Find PPE Suppliers
• WSPS | Health and Safety for Restaurant Servers, Cooks and Dishwashers 
• Government of Ontario | Restaurant & Food Service | Effective November 2020
• Government of Ontario | Agriculture Guidance (Turf Department) | Effective December 2020
• Employer Health Tax Relief
• WSIB Financial Relief Package
• Government of Ontario

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QUÉBEC

• Government of Quebec - Current Alert Levels | New Measures Effective March 26 (avail. in French only)
• Government of Québec - Latest News
• Mandatory Closures Under Each Alert Level - Updated March 17, 2021
• Government of Québec | Rules and Guidance from Governement of Québec | Feb 26 (avail. in French only)
• Government of Québec | Emergency Assistance for Small and Medium-SIzed Businesses (COVID-19)
• Face Masks mandatory in enclosed or partially enclosed public places 
• Government of Québec | Gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Government of Québec | COVID-19 FAQ
• Revenue Québec | COVID-19 FAQs for Business

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NEW BRUNSWICK

• New Brunswick Government - Latest News
• New Brunswick Government [COVID-19 Resources]
• NB Recovery Plan | Current Alert Level: Yellow
• COVID-19 Operational Plan | How-to Guide
• Public health measures for businesses
• Guidance Document of General Public Health Measures
• COVID-19 Guidance for Business
• WorkSafeNB COVID-19 general guidance | Update to Embracing the New Normal (v6 - January 2021)
• Government of NB COVID-19 FAQs

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NOVA SCOTIA

• Updated Public Health Restrictions FAQ Document [April 27, 2021]
• Restrictions Return for Halifax Regional Municipality [April 22, 2021]
• Nova Scotia Government - Latest News
• Nova Scotia Government [COVID-19 Resources]
• Government of Nova Scotia - Restriction Updates [March 6, 2021]
• Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
• Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program
• Nova Scotia - Golf Course Protocols [Effective July 2020]
• Workplace COVID-19 prevention plans
• COVID-19 Factsheets and Posters
• Provincial State of Emergency

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

• PEI Government - Latest News
• Public Health Restrictions Eased - March 12, 2021 | Current COVID-19 Alert Level: Caution
• PEI Government - Supports for Business & Individuals
• Tax Changes Effective January 2022
• Golf Course Guidance [Effective December 2020]
• Retail Operation Guidance [Effective December 2020]
• Food Premises Guidance [Effective January 2021]

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

• NL Government - Latest News
• NL Government - Public Health Orders
• NLGovernment - Printable Resources
• NL Government - Guidance for Golf Courses  [effective June 2020]
• NL Life with COVID-19 Portal 
• NL Government - Public Health Orders for All Alert Levels
• Information Sheets for Businesses and Workplaces
• NL Government FAQs
• Business Response Team

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