OSA knows that at this time of great uncertainty you need as much up-to-date information as possible as it pertains to your business. We have been in constant contact with municipal and provincial agencies to ensure that your concerns are made known to representatives and to share with you the information gathered. Your association is here for you and will be updating this page as new information becomes available as we continue to advocate on your behalf.

For those businesses struggling financially at this time, we have compiled information on Work Sharing, a government program providing financial assistance to companies and their employees. Program eligibility has been opened more broadly to provide support to companies feeling the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

Can your business help? Check the Ontario Together: help fight Coronavirus page to see if your company can help. Ventilators, masks and other Personal Protective Equipment are in great need.

Business Resources:

Sign Association Canada - COVID-19 Resources

International Sign Association - Business Continuity Resource Center

Ontario Government - List of Essential Workplaces

Global Public Affairs: Canadian Relief/Stimulus Measures - COVID-19

Ontario Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Business

Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19 

Financial Support for Businesses:

Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19 

Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses

Financial Support for Individuals:

Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses

Ontario Protecting the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Crisis

Government of Canada - Changes to Employment Insurance

Prime Minister announces support for vulnerable Canadians affected by COVID‑19

Staying Healthy:

Public Health Ontario - COVID-19 Public Resources

Government of Canada - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic

World Health Organization - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public