COVID-19 Support for Business
The Town of Caledon is committed to supporting local business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Response
Effective Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Peel Public Health will return to the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open at the Grey-Lockdown level. COVID-19 public health measures and advice
Assistance Programs
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
This subsidy provides a direct rent and mortgage subsidy of up to 65% of eligible expenses to qualifying businesses, charities and non-profits, and up to 90% with added lockdown support. This support is available directly to tenants.
Ontario Small Business Support Grant
For businesses with less than 100 employees that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown effective December 26, 2020.
Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebates Program
A program providing grants to eligible businesses that had to temporarily close or significantly restrict services due to modified Stage 2 health measures.
Main Street Relief Grant (for PPE)
To be eligible, your business must have two to nine employees and be in one of the following sectors:
- retail
- accommodation and food services
- repair and maintenance
- personal and laundry services
Government of Canada
A full list of the programs and subsidies available from the Government of Canada to support businesses affected by COVID-19.
Government of Ontario
The Government of Ontario launched a webpage providing information and advice to help business navigate the economy during COVID-19.
Get your business online!
Take advantage of free support from the Digital Main Street program:
News and Information
Government of Canada
The latest information and updates from the Government of Canada.
Government of Ontario
Get the latest case data and updates, learn how to protect yourself and others and get advice on what to do next if you think you might have COVID-19.
Region of Peel
View the latest case numbers and public health guidelines.
Town of Caledon
Training and Events
Take advantage of our free online webinars and training.
Resources (General)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Find a PPE supplier here:
Peel Public Health
Guidance and resources:
- Keeping employees safe
- What to do if employees contract COVID-19
- Sector-specific guidelines and posters
- Current measures and restrictions
- Signage toolkit
Hotline
Call the Ontario Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
Safety plan
Learn how to develop a safety plan for your business.
Resources (Sector-Specific)
Masks
Masks are mandatory in Caledon as of July 10. As a business, here's what you need to do:
- By July 15, 2020, develop a policy (use our template).
- Post signage at all entrances (use our template).
- Train your employees.
- Customers or visitors must wear a face covering before they enter your business AND and while they’re inside.
- Employees must wear a face covering EXCEPT in areas where the public does not have access or where the employees are behind a barrier.
- Children under two, people who have trouble breathing, and people who are unable to remove a mask without assistance are exempt.
- Anyone who claims that they are exempt is NOT required to provide a reason or any proof.
- If in doubt, be sure to consult the by-law or contact us.
- Make sure no one enters your establishment without a face covering.
- Keep a copy of your policy handy in case one of our by-law officers asks for it.
Please note: If a customer or visitor does not wear a face covering you can ask them to put one on or leave.
For more information, view the face covering by-law.
Links
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
- Keeping you and your employees safe
- Small business help centre 1-888-234-2232
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs
- 1-877-232-2269
Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Frequently Asked Questions for Canadian Exporters
- Managing the Impact on Global Supply Chains (recorded webinar)
Workplace Safety and Prevention Services
Canadian Mental Health Association
Contact us
Ben Roberts
Economic Development Officer
416-998-8289
ben.roberts@caledon.ca
Sandra Dolson
Economic Development Officer
416-460-4177
sandra.dolson@caledon.ca
Sharon Wilcox
Tourism and Culture Officer
416-518-8687
sharon.wilcox@caledon.ca
Jith Dravin
Business Development and Research Officer
416-433-2392
jith.dravin@caledon.ca
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