Recovery Support for Local Businesses

*NEW* Niagara-on-the-Lake Tourism Recovery Grant
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Click here to apply.

A-Frame Sign Pilot Program
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Food & Drink Establishments: A COVID-19 Education Package
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This package is fluid. Please check this link regularly for the most up to date version of the document.

Temporary Outdoor Patio Expansions
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There is no doubt that Niagara-on-the-Lake's tourism industry and business community has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we cautiously respond to Stage 3 of recovery, we look to the future with hope and are committed to ensuring that these impacts will not have a permanent, negative effect.

Business owners are valued contributors to the Town's local economy and essential to the community's vibrancy and growth. Now, more than ever, it's important for everyone to support local businesses. The Town is committed to working with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce to ensure the safe reopening of businesses and will continue to offer support in response to Provincial regulations.

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: See below for a list of important resources for financial relief:

• Canada Emergency Response Benefit - $2,000 per month pay if you are closed and not working
• Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance - The criteria has been amended to allow for easier access
• Eviction Ban - Government to introduce changes to the Commercial Tenancies Act to protect small businesses
• Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy - 75% of employee wages
• Canada Emergency Business Account - Interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by COVID-19
• FedDev Ontario supports tourism and recovery efforts across Southern Ontario. From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound economic impact on businesses and organizations across the country.