Curbside/Takeout Listing: The Township has created a list of businesses offering curbside/takeout options. Email mail@ektwp.ca if you would like to be added to the list.
Stop the Spread Business Information Line: 1-888-444-3659. A line dedicate to supporting businesses and answer questions about provincial orders. Hours are 8:30-5:00.
Health Unit Guide for Businesses and helpful resources on how to safely reopen and keep your staff and customers happy and healthy. (https://healthunit.org/covid-19-businesses/)
A comprehensive list the various resources from the federal and provincial government, please visit and subscribe to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) List of Resources (https://invest.leedsgrenville.com/en/contacts-news-events/covid-19.aspx). The United Counties regularly updates this page as more announcements and support programs are developed and have categorized their resources by provider. You can subscribe to the webpage and receive direct messages about any updates that occur. The Township receives brief notices of these resources as they are announced to the public and will assist navigating the available programs to the best of our ability.
PPE Supplies List has been created by the United Counties. It lists various businesses who are manufacturing PPE items and supplies. The latest list can be accessed from the above link or by clicking https://invest.leedsgrenville.com/en/resourcesGeneral/Publications/COVID19/Local-PPE-Suppliers.pdf
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Covid Supports website (https://www.covidsupports.ca/SC-support-for-businesses/) has been created to help business navigate the supports available from the provincial and federal government levels.
St. Lawrence Corridor has created special briefings about the various funding resources currently available.
Overall Business Support | Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy |
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance | Canada Emergency Bank Account |
Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers |
Call to Manufacturers/Suppliers to Help Combat COVID-19: The provincial government is encouraging businesses who can provide supplies or innovation solutions to reach out. Read more about Ontario Together at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/how-your-organization-can-help-fight-coronavirus.
Township Assistance: Still unsure of what funding may be available, email mail@ektwp.ca.