COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
As the COVID-19 situation develops, the effects on the health and safety of our community will directly impact our local business community. We have assembled a list of resources to assist you. This page will be updated regularly.
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| The Federal Government is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship. | Measures to protect employers and employees from the economic disruption and position Alberta for recovery. | The City is working with the Chamber of Commerce to support our local businesses and our community. |
Calling all suppliers – Help Canada combat Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Reliable Sources of Information
- City of Fort Saskatchewan
- Government of Alberta: COVID-19 info for Albertans
- Government of Canada: Public Health Agency of Canada
Employer and Employee Information
- Coronavirus and small business FAQ - Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- 8 Ways to Help Protect Your Office Space From Coronavirus
- Coping with COVID-19: Employer FAQs - McInnes Cooper Canadian Business Law Firm
- Helping Businesses Keep Their Workers – Government of Canada
- WCB: COVID-19 worker fact sheet
- WCB: COVID-19 employer fact sheet
- POSTERS: Help Prevent the Spread
Lease Holders
- Free Webinar Thursday: Negotiating Rent Relief In A Coronavirus World
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Retail Leases Can be Negotiated with Landlords Amid COVID-19: Expert
Business Continuity
- Business continuity planning
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
- Best practice guideline for workplace health & safety during pandemic influenza including employment standards rights and obligations
- Canadian Centre for Organizational Health and Safety: Business Continuity Plan: Infectious Diseases
- Pandemic Preparedness for Business
Financial Support
- Emergency Isolation Support - Government of Alberta
- Emergency Financial Assistance - Government of Alberta
- Work Sharing Program - Government of Canada
- Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the Coronavirus COVID-19
- Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits
- Employment Insurance (EI) - Recent Improvements and Overview
- Facebook Small Business Grants