As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Locke Street BIA continues to closely monitor the developments and their impact. Our first priority is to protect the health and safety of our customers and membership. 

We are continually following the advice of federal, provincial and local governments as well as Public Health. With those recommendations in mind, we are adapting our events and festivals in the best ways possible and some events may be cancelled or changed. 

Check this page regularly for all news and updates. 

Resources for Businesses

The following resources are specific to COVID-19. New resources (added in the last week) are indicated with an asterisk.

Health, Security & Safety

• Public Health Guidance for Workplaces

• 30-minute online course on infection prevention and control provided by the Public Services Health and Safety Association

• Screening Regulations for Businesses

• Employee Screening Tool

• Customer Screening Tool

• Covid 19– Workplace COVID-19 Outbreak Resource 

• POST Promise

• Face Coverings and Masks By-Law- City of Hamilton

• Ontario Workplace Safety Plan Guide

• City of Hamilton COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES FOR FOODSERVICE OPERATORS

• Blackberry Secure Connectivity Tools

• BMO – How to Avoid the Coronavirus Phishing Scam

• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – List of Known COVID-19 Scams 

• Business Self-Security Audit – from WRPS

• Occupational Health & Safety Number – to report a health and safety incident: 1-877-202-0008

• * Other questions – Provincial Employment Standards Call Centre: webes@ontario.ca; Safety Contact Centre: webohs@ontario.ca

Mental Health Supports

• Mental Health Pilot Program

• ConnexOntario

• BounceBack Ontario

• Togetherall – Peer Support

• Mind Beacon – Guided Digital Therapy

• AbilitiCBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based Counselling and Self-guided Learning

PPE Suppliers

• Counter Shields
  

• PPE Access
  

• Contagion Certification Standard for retail and office spaces
  

• Contagion Certification Standard PDF Format

• Cober Solutions Safety Shield 

• Cober Solutions Tri-Display Sanitizing Station

• Ontario Workplace PPE Supplier Directory

Financial/Government Support

• Canada United Small Business Relief Grant

• Pandemic Response Fund – Hamilton Community Foundation

• COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP-SB)

• COVID-19 Business Support Grants – Energy and Property Tax Rebates

• Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee

• HASCAP Fact Sheet

• Ontario Small Business Support Grant

• Government of Canada’s Guide to Support for Businesses
  

• KPMG – Overview of Key Federal Credit Support Programs

• KPMG – Federal Economic and Tax/Provincial Tax Measures

• KPMG – TaxNewsFlash Canada: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

• Restaurants Canada New Response Handbook for Restaurants
  

• Deloitte: COVID-19 – Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
  
• Frequently asked questions

• CRA’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator

• Webinar Recording: Understanding & Accessing COVID-19 Government Support For Businesses

• Federal Commercial Rent Abatement Strategy
  

• WSIB Financial Relief Package

• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Resources

• Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Program

• Federal Work-Sharing Program Information

• Government Programs to Support Canadian Entrepreneurs
  

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses

• Federal Government Support Announcement

• Provincial Government Support Announcement

• COVID-19 Wage Subsidy

• How to Apply for Employment Insurance 

• CCIM – Landlord Strategies for Handling Rent Relief Requests

• BDC – Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the Coronavirus COVID-19

• Facebook Small Business Grants Program

• Canada’s Regional Development Agencies – Info Sheet