Nova Scotia: FAQ on mandatory masking in public spaces

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.

NEW IN 2021:

• New 2020 T4 Reporting Requirements
• Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)

Rent and Employee Support

• Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
• Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
  • Wage Subsidy Calculator
  • 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
• Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
• Apply for the CEBA through:
  • RBC
    
  • Scotiabank
  • TD Bank
  • BMO
  • CIBC
  • HSBC
  • Credit Unions across Atlantic Canada

Targeted support:

• Supporting Black Business Owners - Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Regional support:

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

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

Export support:

• CanExport SME Program

Small business support:

• Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)
• Small Business Hotline
• Work Sharing Program

Large business:

• Federal Gas Tax Fund
• Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility

Resources for individuals:

• Disability Tax Credit

Support for Not-For-Profits:

• Emergency Community Support Fund
• Federal programs for NFP's and Charities

Creating Jobs and Opportunities for Youth:

• Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
• Mitacs and the Business/Higher Education Roundtable

• 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:

• Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
• Business Navigators
• Procurement Opportunities
• Loan Program for Municipalities
• NSCC: Business Support during COVID-19
• Mental Health Well-Being and Support
• Volunteer Nova Scotia
• Nova Scotia Consultant Directory

• Halifax Regional Municipality Updates
• Halifax Regional Municipality: Virtual Council Meetings
• Halifax Public Libraries
• Halifax Transit
• Halifax Water: Reopening buildings during COVID-19
• Halifax Water: Support for customers in need
• 211 Resources

• Support Local Halifax
• NotAmazon.com
• ShopTalk - The Coast

• 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

• 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