Ontario Supports Those Struggling with Electricity Bills during COVID-19
New Initiatives Help Keep Rates Stable and Affordable, while Offering Greater Choice. The Ontario government announced that it will continue to support provincial electricity consumers by providing stability and greater customer choice, while helping those struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Details of the new programs were provided […]
Prime Minister announces support to help communities create jobs and restart the economy
As we continue to focus on the health and safety of all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also taking immediate action to support small towns and big cities across the country to restart the economy, and create good, well-paying jobs. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that funding delivered through the federal […]
The Government of Canada will provide rent relief for eligible business tenants in all national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas
The Government of Canada is taking further action to support businesses operating in Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 25, the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program opened for applications to provide rent relief to small businesses that […]
FedDev Ontario supports tourism and recovery efforts across Southern Ontario
The Government of Canada is investing $30 million to support destination marketing organizations across the region: Helping businesses weather the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound economic impact on businesses and organizations across the country. The tourism sector in particular has suffered, as travel and tourism-related activities have ceased. From the outset, the […]
County provides funding to help small and medium-sized businesses go digital
In response to challenges facing area businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Simcoe is providing $60,000 in funding towards a unique program to help local businesses adapt their sales models to meet the needs of the ever-changing online consumer world. The funding will cover portions of the costs for a […]
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications
Canadian families and small businesses across the country are feeling the impacts of COVID-19. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories to protect jobs and businesses, and give property owners support so they can help small business tenants make it through these difficult times. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today […]
Minister Ng announces hotline to provide small businesses in need with financial planning advice amid COVID-19
Small businesses have been facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to do so as they take steps toward reopening. To help them get through this crisis, the Government of Canada has introduced a wide range of supports to help businesses retain their employees, keep their costs low and pay their operating […]
Update on Financial Support Offered to Farmers from CEBA Changes
The Canadian Emergency Business Account has potential to provide up to $670 million directly to farmers from the forgivable portion of Canadian Emergency Business Account interest-free loans. It is estimated that the expanded eligibility to the CEBA announced on May 19 more than doubled the amount of farmers eligible for the CEBA benefits. The changes […]
Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work
As the economy gradually reopens, the Ontario government is helping people affected by COVID-19 get back to work. The province is investing in Ontario’s first Virtual Action Centre, an online counselling and training portal, to support laid off and unemployed hospitality workers, and is helping apprentices by providing grants to purchase tools, protective equipment and […]
Huronia Community Foundation takes part in new Emergency Community Support Fund
$85,480 in funding available in North Simcoe for charities supporting COVID-19 response Midland; May 22, 2020 Huronia Community Foundation today announced it will be provided $85,480 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, funded through […]