Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are supporting the agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sectors to capture online e-business opportunities that will help create new, expanded or enhanced markets and open new retail channels to help generate new revenue streams for future growth. The Agri-Food Open for E-Business targeted intake will help businesses/organizations quickly expand their […]
Ontario Energy Board Update: Electricity disconnection ban extended, residential & small business
On March 19, 2020, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) extended the winter ban on electricity disconnections for non-payment for residential customers to July 31, 2020. Low-volume, small business customers (those who pay time-of-use or tiered electricity prices) will now also be protected by the ban during this period. There is currently a great deal of […]
OCE’s Pan-provincial collaboration platform
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) has launched a platform to connect seekers and providers in the commercialization/technology/manufacturing space. The aspiration is to: Connect seekers and providers; Help companies address innovation needs and the supply chain to address Covid-19; Set companies up for applied research and innovation activities once life has returned to “normal”. LEARN MORE […]
Ontario Together: Seeking proposals for supplies, innovation, ideas
Ontario welcomes help from businesses and organizations who can supply emergency products and innovative solutions to support our response to Covid-19. If you need help making an online submission, call 1-888-777-0554. READ MORE > SUPPLIES–SUBMIT A PROPOSAL INNOVATION–SUBMIT A PROPOSAL Virtual mental health Supply chain resiliency monitoring Financial planning and advice online IDEAS–SUBMIT A PROPOSAL […]
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Legislature – Amendments to the Employment Standards Act Today [March 20, 2020], the Ontario Legislature passed the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 to provide job-protected leave to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need to be away from work to care for children because of school […]