COVID-19 Resources: Employers & Laid Off Workers/Job Seekers

Dedicated Ontario COVID-19 (coronavirus) website
Ontario Together: Help Fight Coronavirus
Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID‑19
Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund
COVID-19 Action Plan: Protecting Vulnerable Ontarians
Apply for Emergency Assistance
Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
Reopening Ontario after COVID-19
Ontario Workplace Safety Guidelines: Prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan
Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
Public Health & Safety Association: (COVID-19) Resource Centre
Government of Ontario: Support for Businesses
Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 tools and resources for businesses
Small Business Recovery Resources
COVID-19: Rent assistance for small businesses
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA)
Frontline & Business: COVID-19 Tackling the Barriers
Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
List of Essential Workplaces
Stop the Spread Business Information Line
WSIB Ontario
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Emergency Information

General Information for Employers:

The Conference Board of Canada
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Business Resilience Network
Business Continuity Plan & Templates For Entrepreneurs, BDC
BDC: Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
BDC: COVID-19: Supports for Canadian Businesses
Canadian Small Businesses Endangered by COVID-19
Small Business Relief Fund
Business Resilience Service
Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs
Toolkit for Reopening Canada’s Economy
Workplace Safety: COVID-19: Keeping safe during the pandemic
Workplace Safety: COVID-19 Hub
Pandemic Information Sharing Portal
Guidance on Health and Safety for Curbside Pickup and Delivery Services during COVID-19
Accessibility Business Hub
COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Guide
FAQ About Canadian Businesses and Workers Affected by COVID-19
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Collaboration Platform
Manufacturers: COVID-19 Medical Device Product Pathways Resource
Manufacturer Playbook Addendum
Standardization Network Response to COVID-19
Agri-Food Open for E-Business Program
Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Guide to Operating your Essential Farm Business during COVID-19
Restaurants Canada COVID-19 Reopening Best Practices
Service Playbook Addendum
Ontario Homebuilders’ Association: COVID-19
Rapid Response Platform
Covid PPE Marketplace
Trillium – Covid list of PPE
Digital Main St. Program

For Employers in Peterborough:

City of Peterborough
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Peterborough PPE Retail Hub
Kawartha Chamber of Commerce
Peterborough and Kawarthas Economic Development
Peterborough and the Kawarthas Business Recovery Centre Portal
Employment Planning & Counselling
Fleming Crew Employment Centre
Agilec
MPP Dave Smith
New Loan Programs for Businesses
COVID-19 – Reopening Safely: Guidance for Workplaces & Retail

For Employers in City of Kawartha Lakes:

City of Kawartha Lakes
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce
VCCS Employment Services
MPP Laurie Scott
Kawartha Lakes & Area PPE Suppliers
Reopening Your Business During COVID-19

For Employers in Northumberland:

County of Northumberland
Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce
Port Hope Chamber of Commerce
Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce
Northumberland Manufacturers Association
Watton Employment Services
MPP David Picinni
New Loan Programs for Businesses
Resilience Loans: Small and medium-sized businesses
Reopening Your Business During COVID-19

For Employers in Haliburton:

County of Haliburton
Haliburton Chamber of Commerce
Fleming Crew Employment Centre
MPP Laurie Scott
Reopening Your Business During COVID-19

General Information for Laid Off Workers/Job Seekers:

Regional Job Map Tool
Regional Job Listings Tool
Jobs and employment
Canada Job Bank
Jobs and career options during the coronavirus pandemic
Canada Summer Jobs 2020
Agriculture and food jobs in Ontario
Workforce Matching Portal
Discover Ability Network: Finding inclusive employment
Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits: Apply
Employment Insurance Regular Benefits: Apply
EI: Request a Personal Access Code
Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19
COVID-19: Help for Renters

For Laid Off Workers/Job Seekers in Peterborough

Agilec
Career Edge
Canadian Hearing Services
City of Peterborough
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Employment Planning & Counselling
Fleming CREW Employment Centre
Canadian Mental Health Association (Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge)

For Laid Off Workers/Job Seekers in City of Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes
COVID-19 – Financial Assistance Supports
VCCS Employment Services

For Laid Off Workers/Job Seekers in Northumberland

Northumberland Community and Social Services
Durham College Community Employment Services
Watton Employment Services

For Laid Off Workers/Job Seekers in Haliburton

County of Haliburton
Fleming Crew Employment Centre
Job Quest