Printable PDF version: COVID-19 Business Resource Links
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety has created pandemic guides for higher-risk and essential occupations and industries, follow this link: www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/covid19
Government of Canada, announced Oct 19th a $12 million contribution by the Federal Government to the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund: www.gocanadaunited.ca
Manitoba Bridge Grant: The Manitoba government is extending the Manitoba Bridge Grant application deadline until Jan. 31 and expanding eligibility to offer financial support and protection for more small businesses through the current public health orders. More information about the Manitoba Bridge Grant is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/bridge-grant.html. Businesses that require assistance in completing the online form can contact Manitoba Government Inquiry at 204-945-3744 or 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862).
Dine-In Restaurant Relief Program: Province of Manitoba $5M Dine-In Restaurant Relief Program. The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association, has opened the online application process for a new COVID-19 emergency support fund for businesses, the Dine-in Restaurant Relief Program
Manitoba's Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery Plan: manitoba.ca/asset_library/en/proactive/2020_2021/restoring-safe-services.pdf
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce guide for business supports: mbchamber.mb.ca/2020/04/mcc-launches-new-federal-relief-measures-guide
Government of Canada COVID-19 Current Situation: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection
Government of Canada – COVID-19 Disease website
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#businesses
Federal Support for Individuals, Businesses and Industries: www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan
Province of Manitoba - COVID-19 Disease website: manitoba.ca/covid19
Provincial Cash Flow Relief for Individuals and Corporations: news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=47380&posted=2020-04-03
City of Brandon: www.brandon.ca/public-notices
City of Brandon Property Tax COVID-19 Update: Property Tax Update, April 6, 2020
United Way of Brandon is providing resources to families during this time of crisis:
Phone 204-571-8929, website: www.brandonuw.ca
Conference Board of Canada – COVID-19 Implications for Canada and the economic impact
www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19?utm_source=BRAND&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=RATB20APR3&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTldFd01UbG1NV0UxT1RGayIsInQiOiIwTEExeW96ZGhXeHppODJuNlpGZGkzSDhLVkdaako1OGVzSGQwN0ZzZ0d0Qk5oU2JHbGxmYVNyekdhZ0l6czkyV0JtZE5qUFcrd3NwMVI2ajhEZThPdGdEdFJcL1piVWNZR0Q3RWdGT1B6c3ppT28yWVwvU1BwN284U1B6MGVZVUJ1In0%3D
Business Specific Information Related to COVID-19
Manitoba Businesses deemed “Essential Services and Functions” www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/proactive/2019_2020/orders-soe-03312020.pdf
Canada Businesses deemed Essential Services and Functions: www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/crtcl-nfrstrctr/esf-sfe-en.aspx
Supply Goods and Services to aid in Canada’s Response to COVID-19 www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/080.nsf/eng/00048
Supply Goods and Service to aid in Manitoba’s Response to COVID-19 app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e3cd6b9139904951abe87252d83fc6f3
Business Tool Kit www.manitoba.ca/covid19/infomanitobans/workplaces
Business Questions & Answers (ability to pose questions) engagemb.ca/covid19-csp?tool=qanda#tool_tab
Right to refuse Dangerous Work www.manitoba.ca/covid19/infomanitobans/workplaces
Government Assistance to Deal with the Impacts of COVID-19
Wage Related Assistance
Government of Canada – Canada Emergency Response benefit (temporary income support for employees)
www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application
Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/wage-subsidy
Work Share Program www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/work-sharing/apply
Business Operation Assistance
Government of Canada – Additional support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19 (payment deferrals, loans, etc.)
It is strongly recommended that when enquiring about the eligibility and applicability of all COVID-19 loan programs, businesses ask their financial providers whether receiving the new loan(s) trigger payback covenants on previous debts.
Businesses should contact their financial institutions to discuss eligibility for and applicability of the Federal “Business Credit Availability Program”(BCAP) www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/financial-sector-policy/business-credit-availability-program
Canada Emergency Business Account 1-800-229-0575
- Small businesses and not-for-profits should contact their financial institution to apply for these loans.
- To ensure that small businesses have access to the capital they need to see them through the current challenges, the Government of Canada is announcing the launch of the new Canada Emergency Business Account, which will be implemented by eligible financial institutions in cooperation with Export Development Canada (EDC).
- This $25 billion program will provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits, to help cover their operating costs during a period where their revenues have been temporarily reduced, due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 virus.
- To qualify, these organizations will need to demonstrate they paid between $50,000 to $1 million in total payroll in 2019. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2022 will result in loan forgiveness of 25 percent (up to $10,000).
New Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises
- SME’s should contact their financial institution to determine eligibility and applicability of the New Lean Guarantee program
- Export and Development Canada will guarantee new operating credit and cash flow term loans that financial institutions extend to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, up to $6.25 million.
- The program cap for this new loan program will be a total of $20 billion for export sector and domestic companies.
New Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium Enterprises
- Contact the Business Development Bank of Canada, National 1-877-232-2269 to determine eligibility and applicability for the Co-Lending Program for SMEs
To provide additional liquidity support for Canadian businesses, the Co-Lending Program will bring the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) together with financial institutions to co-lend term loans to SMEs for their operational cash flow requirements.
Eligible businesses may obtain incremental credit amounts up to $6.25 million BDC’s portion of this program is up to $5 million maximum per loan. Eligible financial institutions will conduct the underwriting and manage the interface with their customers. The potential for lending for this program will be $20 billion.
