Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Applications for the Small Business Assistance Program will be accepted until December 15, 2020. The program, which was announced October 22, may conclude sooner if funds are exhausted.
• The program is intended to help businesses deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as revenue losses and the costs associated with enhanced health and safety protocols.
• For more information, or to apply online, click here.

New Brunswick:

• Under the Safe Restart Agreement, the provincial and federal governments will provide $14 million to assist the early learning and child-care sector in implementing COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.
• The funding will help operators ensure they have the resources to meet health and safety guidelines while also supporting increased hours of service.
• Read the official release to learn more.

Quebec:

• The provincial government announced $65.5 million in additional measures to support the tourism industry.
• A total of $38 million will support the tourist accommodation sector, while $17 million will go to support tourist destinations. Additionally, $5 million will go to tourism promotion in Quebec and outside Quebec markets, and $2.5 million to revive business tourism in Montreal.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government announced funding worth $50,000 for the MT Lab incubator, the first incubator in North America dedicated to tourism, culture and entertainment.
• This financial assistance will support the organization in pursuing its activities with young start-ups in Quebec.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government is providing a grant worth $440,000 to Regroupement des festivals régionaux artistiques indépendants (independent regional artistic festivals association).
• The funds will be used to support small organizations in the festivals business with marketing, promotional and accounting services.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government will pay almost $ 12.1 million to more than 1,440 hay producers under the Crop Insurance Program.
• The Crop Insurance Program covers 5,380 hay and pasture producers in 2020 and $331 million in insured values.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government is investing $157 million to improve the productivity of companies in the Quebec biofood sector.
• The investment will help businesses participate in Quebec’s economic recovery, and create approximately 3,800 jobs.
• Read the official release to learn more.

 

• The provincial government is providing a $2 million loan to Kraft Heinz Canada to establish a ketchup production line at its Mont-Royal plant.
• The project will create 30 permanent jobs while maintaining some 750 positions.
• Read the official release to learn more.

Ontario:

• The provincial government is investing $2.2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to provide small businesses with free, tailored financial advice and online training.
• More than $2 million will go to the new Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Network, which will enhance the capacity of all SBECs across the province to expand their services, supporting businesses across the province.
• An additional $131,000 will go to Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada to develop and deliver a four-part COVID-19-specific financial literacy tool kit for small businesses, while $51,000 will go to Financial Advisors Association of Canada, a non-profit association of financial advisors, to provide pro-bono professional financial advice for small companies.
• Read the official release to learn more.

Manitoba:

• Manitoba businesses and organizations required to close under current public health orders are now able to apply online for a $5,000 Manitoba Bridge Grant.
• Eligible businesses and organizations include non-essential retailers, restaurants, bars, beverage rooms, brewpubs, microbreweries, distilleries, recreation and sport facilities, museums and galleries, theatres and concert halls, not-for-profit organizations, faith-based organizations and registered charities.
• For more information, or to apply online, visit the Manitoba Bridge Grant website.

 

• The provincial government will provide $10 million for a new Pandemic Staffing Support Benefit to help address urgent staffing needs in the disability services, child-care and child welfare sectors.
• The benefit will be available to help address staffing challenges related to the pandemic including overtime costs, replacement staff, or paying for sick time.
• To learn more, or apply online, visit the Pandemic Staffing Support Benefit website.

 

• The new #ShopLocalMB campaign is intended to protect businesses by promoting safe shopping.
• The campaign is working with a local design company to tell the stories of Manitoba businesses, entrepreneurs, makers, and creators. The messages will reinforce reminders of how to shop safely, such as using delivery, in-store pickup or drive-thru options when possible.
• Businesses that wish to be featured in the #ShopLocalMB campaign should contact csm@gov.mb.ca.

Saskatchewan:

• The provincial government announced a new phase of the Saskatchewan Temporary Wage Supplement Program targeted to workers in long-term care facilities, personal care homes, integrated healthcare facilities (which include both long-term and short-term care) and for home care workers providing care to seniors in their own homes.
• The program will provide $400 a month for two months effective November 19, 2020, for eligible workers regardless of income level.
• Click here for more information, or to apply online.

 

• The provincial government is providing $171,000 to help shelters respond to pressures brought on by COVID-19.
• The new funding is in addition to pandemic response supports that were announced in April 2020.
• Read the official release to learn more.