Category: COVID-19 Resources

Canadians are preparing for another year of change to new circumstances with 2022 underway. The government must also begin to adapt to circumstances with new government funding support and programs available for businesses. In this post, you’ll read our top choices for Canadian government grant and loan programs. However, we would also like to remind…

The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) is a new $700 million federal government funding program which aims to support Canadian economies with long-term growth and jobs creation following setbacks from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Also, JGF includes up to $70 million for small businesses established after January 2020. “By investing in our job creators and the organizations that support them,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused large-scale disruptions for businesses across the globe and forced organizations to evolve and adapt in a short timeframe. According to a recent survey of BDO Canada clients, most of them identified digital transformation as one of their top priorities. Check out this article captured by SBX partners BDO Canada for…

As part of the $115 million Skills Development Fund, the Government of Ontario has announced an investment of $690,000 to provide a new, free training program to 260 manufacturing employees around the province to upgrade productivity, health and safety in the workplace, and supply chain strength. “The pandemic has shown us the importance of adapting…

The new Canadian Federal Budget 2021 outlines plans for a total spending of $101.4 billion. With new pandemic business support options including $17.6 billion towards cleantech innovation to combat climate change, the recently announced Federal Budget 2021 plans for a strong recovery and growth for all Canadian businesses. New Options for Small Business Recovery and…

The Ontario 2021 Budget promises more support for families, employers, and workers in Ontario by establishing a multitude of support programs that will protect jobs and provide Canadian businesses with the support they need to recover and grow past COVID-19. The Ontario 2021 Budget has come in at a total proposed spending amount of $23.3…