COVID-19 Business Planning and Industry Association Supports

Each industry in Ontario has been impacted differently by the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist businesses throughout this time, WSPS has prepared a list of useful business planning resources and industry association supports.

Government Resources

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian businesses - Government of Canada
• Preventing COVID-19 in the workplace: employers, employees and essential service workers - Public Health Agency of Canada

Planning Supports

• COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses for all businesses - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Risk-informed decision-making guidelines for workplaces and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic - Public Health Agency of Canada
• Business Continuity Plan and Tools - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
• What does the coronavirus mean for your business? - Business Development Bank of Canada
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public including: Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 - updated regularly - World Health Organization
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers - Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.)

Industry Associations

Agriculture

• Canadian Federation of Agriculture
• Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
• Farm Credit Canada
• Landscape Ontario
• Ontario Federation of Agriculture
  • Information and Resources on COVID-19 Pandemic
  • A Guide for Direct Sales to Consumers During COVID-19 and Beyond
• World Organization for Animal Health

Small Business

• Canadian Federation of Independent Business
• Canadian Franchise Association
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Restaurants Canada
• Retail Council of Canada

Manufacturing

• Auto Parts Manufacturers Association
• Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
• Food & Beverage Ontario

Service Sector

• Greater Toronto Hotel Association
• OMAFRA
  • Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Food Premises Best Practices Summary Sheet
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA)
• Restaurants Canada
• Retail Council of Canada
• Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Other

• Conference Board of Canada