Nova Scotia is working together to get through the pandemic. The Halifax Chamber wants to support your business as you navigate the public health guidelines. Browse resource links below where you can find more information on municipal, provincial and federal updates.
Now more than ever, it's important for us to stay connected. Visit the Halifax Chamber events page to sign up for networking, informative webinars and more.
Need more information?
If you have more questions you can reach the Covid-19 information line at 1-833-784-4397
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SIGNAGE & GENERAL RESOURCES
Signage
- "Face Mask Required" poster
- "How to Wear a Mask" poster
- General COVID-19 signage
- Work Safe for Life signage
Take the POST Promise - The POST Promise signifies a commitment to implement and practice the five key steps to workplace safety, helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It’s supported by many of the largest associations in Canada, which represent thousands of businesses.
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FEDERAL RESOURCES
NEW IN 2021:
- COVID-19 Travel Tool Kit - Public Health Agency of Canada
- New 2020 T4 Reporting Requirements
- Employment Insurance benefits
- Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
- Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
Rent and Employee Support
- Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
- Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Apply for the CEBA through:
Targeted support:
Regional support:
Support for Self-Employed:
- Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
- Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
- Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
Sector Specific support:
- Emergency Support Fund for Culture, Heritage and Sport Organizations
- Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)
Export support:
Small business support:
Large business:
Resources for individuals:
Support for Not-For-Profits:
Creating Jobs and Opportunities for Youth:
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PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
- NEW: Digital Assistance Program for Small Businesses
- COVID-19 Protocols for Office Workplaces
- Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Sector specific:
- COVID-19 Agriculture Response Program
- Emergency On-Farm Support Program
- Forestry Sector Safety Measures Fund
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia - COVID-19 Toolkit
General supports:
- MUNICIPAL RESOURCES
- SHOP LOCAL
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CHAMBER AFFINITY PARTNERS
- Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan + Teladoc: Upgrade your health plan to include virtual doctor's appointments
- Grand & Toy: Office products discount and work-from-home set-ups
- CUA: Financial Assistance Program
- TD Home & Auto Insurance: Bundle and Save
- SONA: Waived set-up fees and suspended monthly fees for e-commerce gateway
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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SUPPORT
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Travel Toolkit
- BDO: COVID-19 Hub
- Commissionaires: Threat Risk Assessments
- Deloitte: COVID-19 Information Centre
- Insurance Bureau of Canada: Business Interruption Insurance
- Irving Oil: Safety Update
- Kinduct: COVID-19 Standardized Screening
- NSBI Workshops
- SimplyCast: Contact Tracing
- TPH: Small Business Reopen Checklist