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Supporting Businesses
Provincewide Stay at Home Order
Effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.: The Government of Ontario is issuing a provincewide Stay-at-Home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated), for outdoor exercise, or for work that cannot be done remotely.
The Province is also strengthening public health and workplace safety measures for non-essential retail under the current provincewide shutdown. Measures include, but are not limited to, restricting the majority of non-essential retailers to only curbside pick-up and delivery by appointment. For the latest information on public health measures under the Stay at Home Order, please click here.
For the latest information of business capacity limits, view our health, safety & reopening guidelines.
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:
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
CERS 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. CERS provides a max subsidy of 65% on eligible expenses. Qualifying organizations restricted by a mandatory public health order issued by a qualifying public health authority can receive an additional 25% subsidy under the Lockdown Support program. Both programs have been extended until June 5th, 2021 and subsidy rates will remain at current levels until that time. Applications now available.
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
FEDERAL SUPPORT
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended to June 5th, 2021. The CEWS provides support to businesses, who have experienced a drop in revenue due to COVID-19, to keep their employees on payroll. For period beginning December 20, 2020 until June 5th, 2021, the maximum wage subsidy will be 75%. 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 June 30, 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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Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee
FEDERAL SUPPORT
Businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 can access guaranteed, low-interest loans of $25,000 to $1 million to cover operational cash flow needs. HASCAP is available to businesses across the country, in all sectors, that have been hit hard by the pandemic. Eligible businesses can start applying as early as February 1, 2021 at principal financial institutions and more widely by February 15, 2021. The program is available until June 30, 2021.
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To access the full list of available resources and programs, view our business relief portal.
Top Requests
Resources & Initiatives
Good News Stories & Countermeasure Portal:
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.
Share Your Feedback
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.