Managing your business during COVID-19
Resources for businesses, their employees and self‑employed individuals including financial support, loans and access to credit
Support for businesses
- CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account)
Open Interest‑free loans for small businesses and not‑for‑profits - HASCAP (Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program)
Open Low-interest loans to cover operational needs for hard‑hit businesses - CERS (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy)
Open Rent and mortgage support for qualifying organizations affected by COVID‑19 - CEWS (Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy)
Open Help for businesses to keep or rehire employees - BCAP (Business Credit Availability Program)
Open Credit to help cover operating costs due to COVID‑19 - RRRF (Regional Relief and Recovery Funds)
Open Help for businesses unable to access other support measures. Apply through your Regional Development Agency
Find your Regional Development Agency
- ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
For businesses located in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island - CED (Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions)
For businesses located in Quebec - CanNOR (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency)
For businesses located in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon - FedDev Ontario (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)
For businesses located in Southern Ontario - FedNor (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
For businesses located in Northern Ontario - WD (Western Economic Diversification Canada)
For businesses located in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- BEP (Black Entrepreneurship Program)
Opening May 2021 The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund will provide loans up to $250,000 - Support for Indigenous businesses
Open Short‑term, interest‑free loans and non‑repayable contributions - RATI (Regional Air Transportation Initiative)
Open Support to regional businesses and airports that directly contribute to regional air transportation
Find your Regional Development Agency
- ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
For businesses located in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island - CED (Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions)
For businesses located in Quebec - CanNOR (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency)
For businesses located in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon - FedDev Ontario (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario)
For businesses located in Southern Ontario - FedNor (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
For businesses located in Northern Ontario - WD (Western Economic Diversification Canada)
For businesses located in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility
Open Bridge financing for Canada's largest employers facing financial challenges - Additional support
Other supports for your business may be available to you in your province or territoryFind your province or territory
Support for employees or self‑employed individuals
- CRB (Canada Recovery Benefit)
Open Income support for employed or self‑employed individuals who are not eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) - CRSB (Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit)
Open Income support for employed or self‑employed individuals who are sick or need to self‑isolate due to COVID‑19 - CRCB (Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit)
Open Income support to employed and self‑employed individuals who are unable to work because they must care for a dependant - Home office expenses for employees
You may be able to claim some home office expenses - Wage Earner Protection Program
Payment of eligible wages to workers whose employer has gone bankrupt or become subject to receivership
Past financial support
- Completed measures to respond to COVID‑19
Completed measures that the Government of Canada put in place to respond to COVID‑19 - CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit)
Return or repay a payment
Start or grow your business
- Canada Small Business Financing Program
Funding for eligible start‑ups and existing for-profit small business operating in Canada - Business loans for entrepreneurs
Financing options from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for new and existing businesses - CanExport: funding to grow your company in global markets
Funding for small and medium-sized businesses to assist with international market development activities - Starting a business
Steps to consider before starting a business in Canada including registration, permits and financing
Operating safely
- Guidance for workplaces and businesses
How to stay safe while operating; advice for employers, employees and specific types of workplace - Small business help centre
Resources and tools from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) - Poster and signage
Printable templates from the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN) - When someone in your workplace has tested positive
Consult your local provincial or territorial public health authority for information specifically for you - Personal protective equipment (PPE) supply hub
Information for businesses requiring PPE for their employees - Testing and screening
How testing is done, how it works, the accuracy of tests, roles and responsibilities of those involved - Rules for federally regulated workplace
How to prepare for, manage and address issues caused by the spread of the COVID‑19 virus
Government of Canada resources
- Record of employment
Issue records of employment to your employees for them to apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits - Work‑sharing program
Helps employers avoid layoffs when there is a temporary decrease in business activity beyond the control of the employer
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Features
Canada's Economic Response Plan
Support for Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of COVID‑19
Canada Business App
A simplified all-access point for businesses to find essential information, available for Android
and iOS
Mobilizing industry to provide medical supplies
Help Canada meet the need for medical supplies
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