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 Three of Roadmap to Reopen
Ontario is currently in Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen. Step Three of the Roadmap focuses on the resumption of additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place.
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 regardin 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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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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Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP)
The Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) is now open for application.
Canadian employers who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to apply for one of the two subsidies to cover part of your employee wages.
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