Nova Scotia is recovering and reopening. The Halifax Chamber wants to support your business as you reopen and navigate the public health guidelines. Find our reactivating your business toolkit here. 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 our first in-person events, 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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REOPENING RESOURCES
- FAQ: Non-medical masks now mandatory in public places
- Face Mask Required sign to post in businesses and workplace
- How to Wear a Mask poster
At this point in the pandemic, business owners are expected to maintain flexibility, adhere to public health protocols, and prepare for another potential halt in business if the COVID-19 spread continues in the future. It is important for businesses to check with local, provincial, and federal levels of government as they will also be providing reopening support and guidelines and/or new regulations for businesses to follow.
Take the POST PromiseThe 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. The objective is to have businesses across the country take part in a collective solution to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into public spaces and the workplace.
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FEDERAL RESOURCES
FUNDING RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
Canada Emergency Business Account. Apply through:
ACOA to support tourism industry:
Rent and Employee support
- Small and medium-sized businesses unable to access other support measures
- Small Business Hotline
- Work Sharing program
LARGE BUSINESS
RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALSBoost for essential wage workers
Not-for-Profit- Emergency Community Support Fund
- Non-profit and Charitable
- Creating New Jobs and Opportunities for Youth
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PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
- Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
- Covid-19 Restriction Update
- Business Navigators
- Work Safe for Life
- Procurement Opportunity
- Red Cross Fundraiser
- Support for Municipalities
- NSCC: Business Support during COVID-19
- Mental Health Well-Being Support
- Volunteer Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Consultant Directory
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia: Covid-19 Safe Work Practices Toolkit
- MUNICIPAL RESOURCES
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CHAMBER AFFINITY PARTNERS
Chambers Group Health Plan / Teladoc: Health plan and virtual doctor's appointments
Grand and Toy: Office products discounts and work from home set-ups
CUA: Financial Assistance Program
TD Home and Auto Insurance: Bundle and save
SONA: Waived Setup Fees and Suspended Monthly feed for E-Commerce Gateway
- FLOWCHARTS & OTHER RESOURCES
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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SUPPORT
- COVID-19 Standardized Screening with Kinduct
- TPH: Small Business Reopen Checklist
- Rogers: Keeping your business connected
- Virtual Strategy Sessions with SMU Entrepreneurship
- NSBI Workshops
- Irving Oil: Safety update
- Deloitte: COVID-19 Information Centre
- BDO: COVID-19 Hub
- Insurance Bureau of Canada: Business Interruption Insurance
- Commissionaires: Threat Risk Assessments
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