WorkSafeBC has released information on the required COVID-19 Safety Plan and has created a COVID-19 and Returning to Safe Operation page to provide general guidance. It lays out a six-step process for employers to follow when preparing to return to operation safely, in a manner that reduces the potential for COVID-19 transmission.

You can also view industry specific information they have developed to complement their existing health and safety information. They are updating industry specific pages as these resources are developed to ensure a safe environment for your employees and customers.

• Incorporated businesses can recover 100% of the PST on qualifying machinery and equipment purchased between Sept. 17, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021

Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)

Intended to help businesses avoid layoffs and rehires

• A base subsidy of employee wages is available to all eligible employers that are experiencing a decline in revenue

• Subsidy to cover part of a businesses commercial rent or property expenses starting from September 27, 2020 until September 25, 2021
• Rent support without the need to work through landlords

Business Credit Availability Program – Loan Guarantee 

Intended to provide credit and cash flow loans

• Various programs for businesses in all sectors and regions to obtain financing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF)

Intended to provide bridge financing to large Canadian employers

• Applies to large Canadian employers with significant operations and workforce in Canada. With annual revenues of $300 million or more.
• Large for-profit enterprises in all sectors except for those in the financial sector
• Certain not-for-profit enterprises

• Supports black business owners and entrepreneurs
• Provides loans between $25,000 to $250,000

• Indigenous Community Business Fund: First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and collectives can access funding to support community owned businesses.

Learn more about the Indigenous Community Business Fund

• Applies to hardest hit businesses, including those in sectors like tourism and hospitality, hotels, arts, and entertainment
• 100% government-guaranteed financing and low-interest loans

Agriculture, Agri-Food, and Seafood Supports

• Agriculture and seafood producers and processors can access a variety of government programs and funding to support their businesses including support for Temporary Foreign Workers, Indigenous Agriculture Development, Agri-innovation, Business Acceleration, and many more
• Agritech Concierges Program will provide personalised service to agritech businesses to grow, diversify, access new markets, and attract investment opportunities

Provincial programs

Federal programs

Agritech Concierges Program

• The provincial and federal governments have several programs that support the arts and culture sector
• Variety of funding options available for artists, groups, and organizations

Provincial programs

Federal funding

The Rapid Response Platform automatically matches supply with demand, simplifying supplier discovery during the procurement process. As Canada's industries return to work, there is an increased demand for PPE – is your company able to be a supplier?