Minister Fortier highlights new supports in Fall Economic Statement during virtual townhall with the Ottawa Board of Trade

A second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped people and economies around the world, including Canada. Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, spoke with members of the Ottawa Board of Trade about proposed investments in Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020. During […]

Ontario Supporting Small Businesses with Financial Advice and Training

The Ontario government is investing over $2.2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to provide small businesses with free, tailored financial advice and online training to help them make informed financial decisions and navigate the unprecedented economic circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. When included alongside the 2020 Ontario Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover and the […]

Government of Canada investments in Digital Main Street support businesses and students to weather the impacts of COVID-19 and prepare for future growth

Helping businesses in the wake of COVID-19 All businesses have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, retail-oriented main street businesses have suffered, with stores closed and in-person commerce halted. With support from the Government of Canada through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF), many main street businesses are pivoting their operations […]

Minister Bains announces extension of Innovation Assistance Program

Funding will help protect Canadian jobs and support businesses dealing with economic impacts of COVID‑19. The Government of Canada continues to take action to help Canadian businesses and organizations keep their doors open, keep their employees on the payroll, and recover quickly as Canada continues to manage the economic impacts of COVID‑19. Today, the Honourable […]

Ag funds now available to address COVID-19 challenges

Ontario farmers and agri-food producers can now apply for funds to help alleviate challenges related to COVID-19 under the Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative, a cost-sharing program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The most recent intake launched on Nov. 4 and submissions must be received by Nov. 26. Under Place to Grow, ag producers […]

Minister Ng announces new measures to help Canadian small businesses access global markets amid COVID-19

Helping Canada’s small businesses go global is key to driving economic recovery. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced new actions to help Canadian businesses grow while navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the global marketplace. The Government of Canada launched the CanExport SMEs program—delivered […]

Government introduces legislation for new, targeted support to help businesses through pandemic

The government is taking targeted action to support Canadians and Canadian businesses, non-profits and charities that continue to face uncertainty and economic challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, introduced Bill C-9, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy […]

Proudly Connecting Consumers to Ontario Made Products

CME Program Helps Consumers Support Local Business and Manufacturing Jobs. A wide range of Ontario manufacturers, retailers, and businesses have stepped forward to proudly promote made-in-Ontario products through the Ontario Made program. Since launching in July, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)’s SupportOntarioMade.ca website has registered over 4,600 products from over 1,200 local manufacturers. Business leaders […]

Canada Emergency Business Account now open to businesses using personal banking accounts

The Government of Canada is providing continued support to small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them adapt and position their businesses for recovery. Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland announced that as early as October 26, 2020, the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) will be available to […]