Where to find help from the Provincial and Federal Governments during COVID-19

IMPORTANT: This post is specific to Canada. If you are not a Canada business/taxpayer then it is probably not applicable to you. This post is specific to Canada. If you are not a Canada business/taxpayer then it is probably not applicable to you.

We have compiled some online resources that outline how small business owners can access government services and support during this challenging time.

Province Online Support
Ontario Digital Main Street program which virtually helps businesses in expanding or developing their online presence

 

Ontario portal for provincial and federal help and support

British Columbia BC portal for provincial and federal help and support
Alberta Alberta – Business Link program which assists businesses by providing expertise on funding, training, market research and tools

 

Alberta – Small business relaunch grant site which provides a funding offset for small and medium sized businesses/non-profits in their relaunch costs.

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan portal and business response team to help during this crisis which includes a grant for companies facing financial difficulties
Manitoba Manitoba portal for provincial and federal help and support
Quebec Quebec portal for provincial and federal help and support

 

Montreal has also announced enhanced measures  in the form of a small business loan to support  economic recovery

Nova Scotia Nova Scotia portal for provincial and federal help and support
New Brunswick New Brunswick portal for provincial and federal help and support
Prince Edward island PEI portal for provincial and federal help and support
Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland portal for provincial and federal help and support
Northwest Territories NWT portal for provincial and federal help and support


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