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
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.
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FEDERAL RESOURCES
FUNDING RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
Rent and Employee support
- NEW: Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
- Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Canada Emergency Business Account. Apply through:REGIONAL RELIEF:
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund:
TARGETED SUPPORT
- National Ecosystem Fund
- Supporting Black business owners and entrepreneurs through the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund:
- Young Entrepreneurs
SUPPORT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED
SECTOR SUPPORT
EXPORT:
SMALL BUSINESS
- 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 - Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
- Mitacs and the Business/Higher Education Roundtable
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PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
- Grant Program Offers Support to Restaurants, Bars and Gyms in Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County:
- COVID-19 Agriculture Response Program
- Emergency On-Farm Support Fund Program
- Emergency Support for Arts and Culture Organizations program
- Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
- Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program
- Tourism Sector Financing Assistance Program
- 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
- Grant Program Offers Support to Restaurants, Bars and Gyms in Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County:
- MUNICIPAL RESOURCES
- Shop Local for the Holidays!
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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
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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
