COVID-19 Support for Business

Masks are mandatory in Caledon as of July 10.

As a business, here's what you need to do:

1. Read the by-law.
2. By July 15, 2020, develop a policy (use our template).
3. Post signage at all entrances (use our template).
4. 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.
5. Make sure no one enters your establishment without a face covering.
6. 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.

Resources

• Town of Caledon Media Release: Non-medical Masks to be Mandatory (July 7, 2020)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Town of Caledon Mandatory Face Covering By-law (BL-2020-047)
• Policy (required by July 15, 2020)
• Sign (template)

Questions? Please contact Service Caledon at 905-584-2272. 

Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace

Guidelines

Check out these guidelines to help protect your workers and your customers. Also, read these frequently asked questions or call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.

Do you have a safety plan?

Develop your safety plan

Posters

Various posters are provided for display in public areas of your business.

Public Health posters

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Find a PPE supplier here:

ontario.ca/ppe

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

• Keeping you and your employees safe
• Small business help centre  1-888-234-2232

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

• Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN)
• Reopening Toolkit

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

• Health and safety guidelines for businesses

Canadian Mental Health Association

• Tips to respond to employee anxiety about COVID-19

Sector Specific Guidelines

Food / Restaurants

• COVID-19 Guidance for Food Premises | Ministry of Health

• Special Delivery Accommodations:  Skip the Dishes | Door Dash | Uber Eats  

Tourism

• Tourism Business Information & Resources | Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
• Business Resources | Destination Canada

Agriculture

• Agri-food e-Business Funding | OMAFRA
• Support and Information for Agricultural Businesses | Ontario Federation of Agriculture
• Emerging AgriWorkforce Issues – COVID-19 (Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council)

Assistance for Business

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada has announced special support for businesses affected by COVID-19.

canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Ontario

The Government of Ontario launched a webpage providing information and advice to help business navigate the economy during COVID-19.

COVID-19 Ontario

Commercial Rent Assistance

Provide forgivable loans to eligible commercial property owners experiencing potential rent shortfalls because their small business tenants have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Application details to be released in the near future. Portal opened May 25.

Read more

Business Opportunity

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services.

More information

Government of Ontario

Learn more about how your business or organization can help fight coronoavirus.

Ontario Together

News and Information

Government of Canada

canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Ontario

ontario.ca/coronavirus

Region of Peel Public Health 

peelregion.ca/coronavirus

Town of Caledon

Town of Caledon (caledon.ca/news)

World Health Organization

World Health Organization

Webinars and Training

Free online webinars and training modules dealing with COVID-19 and other topics: caledon.ca/businessevents.