COVID-19 Recovery
The Economic Development department is committed to working closely with local businesses and partners to support economic recovery in Oakville.
Ontario Enters Step One of Roadmap to Reopen
Ontario is currently in Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen.The Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures based on the province-wide vaccination rate and improvements in key public health and health care indicators.
For questions regarding impacts to your business or employment, call Ontario's Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
Access financial support
Learn more about rent relief, wage subsidies, and access to capital for pandemic recovery.
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Grow your business online
Find free web building tools, one-on-one support, and grants to grow your business.
Online tools
Oakville recovery programs
Explore one-on-one advisory services and local programs for your business.
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Source local PPE
Review a list of Ontario PPE suppliers to keep your employees and customers safe.
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Public Health Guidelines
Halton Region Public Health information on workplace safety measures.
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Small Business Recovery
Discover provincial resources available for businesses with fewer than 100 employees.
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Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant
The Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant provides one-time payments of $10,000 to $20,000 to eligible small businesses in the tourism and travel sector.
Applications for this grant will close on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses.
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Property Tax and Energy Bill Rebates
Businesses located in areas categorized as control or lockdown, such as Oakville, can apply for rebates, provided in the form of grants, to help with their fixed costs.
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