Fed Dev has been funded to in turn provide funds to businesses in regional areas (not in urban areas – such as Barrie). The three Simcoe CFDCs (Midland, Orillia and Nottawasaga – for South Simcoe) are being given funds to distribute to companies who apply and are approved. These applications are for a maximum of $40,000 with larger funding requests directed to Fed Dev for up to $500,000.

I’ve spoken to two organizations of the three organizations and have learned the following:

• Businesses should apply to the CFDC in their area (for $40,000 and under) and Fed Dev online for up to $500,000.
• It also appears that the program is around supporting operating expenses.
• This program appears to be for those companies that have not been able to qualify for other programs (e.g. the CEBA – or $40,000 loan or the wage subsidy)
• The Federal Government wants the CFDCs to process applications as quickly as possible (within 4 weeks if possible) although at least one CFDC is not quite ready to finalize documentation – target is Tuesday). The message is – don’t delay.

Program guidelines are here: http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/02583.html?OpenDocument

Here is the link to determine eligibility: http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/02583.html?OpenDocument#eligibility

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May 19, 2020, Safety Insights & Safe Work Practices for Food Manufacturers during COVID-19 – Click to Register

10:30-12:00pm

Session Description

While the world is in an unprecedented situation grappling with a global pandemic of COVID-19, food manufacturers have become a lifeline for their customers and communities. This environment has created unique challenges for the industry.  The challenges resulting from food manufacturing during a pandemic has changed the way that business must be done, while highlighting new challenges to protect the health and safety of Workers.  Join WSPS and guest speaker Dylan Eldred, Health and Safety Manager, McCormick Canada for a lively and informative discussion about how the food manufacturing industry has responded during the COVID-19 pandemic.  What lessons can we learn from strategies implemented during the pandemic to protect Workers?

Message from Workplace Safety

To support employers and workers in remaining safe in the workplace during the COVID-19 outbreak, we worked closely with Ontario government and Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) and developed a series of more than 50 sector-specific guidance documents. (link)

As the rate of infection decreases, the province will lift emergency measures and allow businesses to return to regular operations. WSPS has developed some post-pandemic resources to ensure safe business resumption, and the highlights are:

• Post Pandemic Business Playbook (PDF) – A starter guide to restarting a Post Pandemic business
• Post Pandemic Checklist: For Businesses Operating as Usual (PDF)
• Post Pandemic Checklist: For Businesses Returning After Shutdown (PDF)
• Post Pandemic Checklist: For Businesses Returning after Working Remotely (PDF)

My job is to connect with small business to ensure they have access to free information, tools and resources they need to work safely. Many of these resources can be accessed through our Small Business Centre. To address the special needs of business during and after pandemic, we have some customized services:

• Online health and safety presentation for small business via Zoom/Skype/Adobe
• Virtual Safety Connection on multiple health and safety topics
• Duty Consultant at dutyconsultant@wsps.ca  working from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
• Join your economic recovery team and provide free health and safety resources

If you have any questions please let me know.

Regards,

Bill Chen, MSc., CRSP

Regional Community Coordinator

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

M 416 985 2762   | T 1 877 494 9777

bill.chen@wsps.ca

www.wsps.ca

Hi everyone, those currently going through Grow Vantage know we are continuing classes on Zoom as usual for groups 50 and 51. On May 19th, Heather Hill will be one of the instructors filling the class in on Insurance.

Because this is one of those topics that is so essential to keep up with, I would like to extend the class (without charge) to any GVers out there who would like a refresher.  We’ll begin at 6:30 pm.

If you would like to join us – please email me: patricia@growvantage.com and I will send you the Zoom link for that night.

Thanks

Patricia

To all the mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, those who are becoming mothers and all those who are not yet mothers…

Wishing you all a Happy Mother’s Day today – celebrating in whatever virtual way you are able.

Calls, Zoom calls, Skpe, text and social distancing enabled talk.

Patricia

Note from Patricia: Resubmission: previous link was scrambled….not sure why. 

My dental hygiene practice was forced to close over a month ago so I have kept myself busy with sewing! I any making scrub caps, face protectors, and will start isolation gowns tomorrow. If you know anyone who is looking for these items, please feels free to share my contact information. Other colours available!