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A provincial state of emergency and a stay-at-home order are in effect.
A provincewide shutdown has been in effect since December 26, 2020. The Provincial government is declaring a second provincial emergency in response to COVID-19 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) to ensure that necessary measures and restrictions can be put in place to keep Ontarians safe and immediately respond to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the Provincial government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for permitted purposes or activities, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or essential work. Please see here to learn about the enhanced public health restrictions and workplace safety measures in place and how they impact businesses during this period.
The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) is committed to helping Mississauga businesses during this time. Please review available resources and programs to support your business below.
Key Federal and Provincial support for businesses during this time include the following:
Ontario Small Business Support Grant
PROVINCIAL SUPPORT
The Ontario Small Business Support Grant helps small businesses (less than 100 employees) that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown effective December 26, 2020. Businesses may use the support to address their business needs (e.g. some businesses will use the support to pay employee wages, while others will need support maintaining their inventory). Applicants have until March 31, 2021 to apply.
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Ontario’s Main Street Relief Grant: PPE Support
PROVINCIAL SUPPORT
Applications are now open for grants to help small businesses (two to nine employees) with the cost of personal protective equipment, PPE. The Main Street Relief Grant is available to businesses in the following industries; retail, accommodation and food services, repair and maintenance, and personal and laundry services.
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Property Tax and Energy Bill Rebates
PROVINCIAL SUPPORT
Businesses that were required to shut down or significantly restrict services due to provincial public health measures can apply for rebates, provided in the form of grants, to help with their fixed costs. Applications are now available.
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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
FEDERAL SUPPORT
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy provides a direct subsidy of property-related expenses, including lease, mortgage interest and property tax and insurance payments to qualifying businesses, charities and non-profits. Qualifying organizations that have been significantly restricted by a mandatory public health order issued by a qualifying public health authority can receive an additional 25% of rent support. The combined effect of the rent subsidy and the Lockdown Support is that hard-hit businesses, non-profits and charities can receive rent support of up to 90%
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
FEDERAL SUPPORT
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended to June 2021. The CEWS provides support to businesses, who have experienced a drop in revenue due to COVID-19, to keep their employees on payroll. The wage subsidy will remain at the current rate of up to 65% of eligible wages until December 19, 2020. The maximum wage subsidy will be 75% for the period beginning December 20, 2020 until March 13, 2021. Applications are now available.
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Canada Emergency Business Account
FEDERAL SUPPORT
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) provides interest-free loans to small businesses and not-for-profits to support business expenses. As of December 4, 2020, CEBA loans for eligible businesses were increased from $40,000 to $60,000. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2022 will result in loan forgiveness of up to $20,000. Applicants have until March 31, 2021, to apply.
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
FEDERAL SUPPORT
The RRRF provides liquidity support to help organizations affected by the impacts of COVID-19 that are unable to access other federal relief measures, or require additional support. The RRRF is intended to cover fixed (non-deferred) operating business costs. Eligible applicants may apply for assistance under one of the two funding options; Option 1 – Conditionally repayable interest-free loan of up to $60,000, with up to $20,000 foregiveable if repaid by Dec 31, 2022; Option 2 – Unconditionally repayable interest-free loan of up to one million dollars with scheduled repayment starting Jan 1, 2023.
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To access the full list of available resources and programs, view our business relief portal.
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Did you know some Mississauga businesses have shifted their operations towards the fight against COVID-19? Read their stories here. You can also access a list of ongoing initiatives that seek business support and solutions that contribute to Canada’s response to COVID-19. Access the Countermeasures Portal here.
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Has your business been impacted by COVID-19? We want to hear from you!
The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) is committed to supporting our local business community during this challenging time and beyond. As part our outreach efforts, we are asking for your feedback to help shape our response to better support your specific business needs.
This form has 5 short questions that should take 2 minutes to complete. Thank you once again for taking the time to complete this form. EDO remains here to help you.