This page will offer you valuable insights and links into governmental legislation and public health mandates, as well as market implications and economic forecasting, to best help you navigate through these uncertain times.
As the pandemic evolves, so does life as we know it. Stay informed on best practices for working remotely as seamlessly and mindfully as possible. We also look ahead to what we can expect from a post-pandemic workplace and how to make that transition as smooth and safe as possible.
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Upcoming Webinars
Updated September:04
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Varying dates and times
30 minute live presentations to help you and your family make healthy financial decisions including:
- Financial wellness
- Investments
- Retirement readiness
- Making the most out of your plan
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For Companies
Updated November:17
Covid-19 has fundamentally altered how we handle business, and the commercial and social implications have been widespread. Take a look at how organizations are adapting their business strategies to meet the new needs of their customers, employees, and citizens.
- Goverment of Canada Financial Support Programs
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#... - Ontario Government Main Street Relief Grant for PPE and Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebate Grants
https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/ - BRS - Government Help for Small Businesses
https://www.canadianbusinessresiliencenetwork.ca/BRS/ - Business Resilience Service Digital Toolkit
https://mcusercontent.com/7ff6d535f16100c2e37d2ef8b/files/7e648c79-e6ac-... - Reopening Toolkit by Durham Region
https://www.durham.ca/en/health-and-wellness/community-reopening-toolkit... - For Retailers to Start Online Sales
https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere/ - BILD (For Builders and Developers)
https://bildgta.ca/memberresourcesduringcovid19 - Remote Work for Design Teams
https://www.designbetter.co/remotework - Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
https://bildgta.ca/memberresourcesduringcovid19 - Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
https://bildgta.ca/memberresourcesduringcovid19 - Torkin Manes Resources
https://www.torkinmanes.com/our-resources/covid-19-resource-centre - Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
https://www.ontario.ca/page/resources-prevent-covid-19-workplace - Public Services Health and Services Association - COVID Resources
https://www.pshsa.ca/covid-19 - Return to the Workplace Guidance
https://www.pshsa.ca/covid-19/rtwp - Return to Workplace Webinars
https://smartway2.com/webinars/ - Harvard Studies - Important Work From Home Considerations
https://bit.ly/3fvPdIN - What Ontario Employers Should Know Now That The State of Emergency Has Ended
https://mcmillan.ca/Bill-195-Ends-the-State-of-Emergency-What-Ontario-Employers-Should-Know
Back in the Office
Updated July:20 | Best Practices for Workplace Social Distancing
The workplace as we know it has been transformed. As we slowly emerge from remote working, we look to best practices and hygiene regulations to keep us safe as many of us make the transition back to the workplace and navigate through all the mandated changes.
- Reopening Toolkit by Durham Region
https://www.durham.ca/en/health-and-wellness/community-reopening-toolkit... - Best Practices for Self-Guided Tours
https://www.propmodo.com/best-practices-for-self-guided-tours-an-easy-ho... - Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
https://www.ontario.ca/page/resources-prevent-covid-19-workplace - Public Services Health and Services Association - COVID Resources
https://www.pshsa.ca/covid-19 - Return to the Workplace Guidance
https://www.pshsa.ca/covid-19/rtwp - Return to Workplace Webinars
https://smartway2.com/webinars/
For Realtors
Updated July:20
As COVID-19 continues to affect all aspects of the Canadian real estate industry, we examine the key modifications and provide updates to help you better adjust to this new way of doing business.
- What Realtors need to know
https://www.crea.ca/what-realtors-should-know-about-covid-19/ - Federal and Provincial Support Programs for Ontario REALTORS® April:08
https://www.oreablog.com/index.php/federal-and-provincial-support-progra... - OREA COVID-19 Information Hub
https://www.oreacovid19info.com/ - How Realtors can apply for the CERB April:23
https://www.oreacovid19info.com/how-to-apply-for-the-canada-emergency-re... - Emergency Rent Subsidy
https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-rent-assistance-small-businesses - Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-... - RECO COVID-19 Notices
https://www.reco.on.ca/covid-19/ - Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/covid19-cecra-small...
Technology
Updated July:20
Our reliance on technology has never been as crucial and our need for connectivity has accelerated faster than you can say zoom. Discover the best ways to stay plugged in, while also learning the importance of switching off.
- Freehand - Digital Whiteboard
https://www.invisionapp.com/feature/freehand - Slack
https://slack.com/intl/en-ca/ - Zoom
https://zoom.us/ - Go To Meeting - Webinar Service
https://www.gotomeeting.com/en-ca/webinar - BlueJeans Events for Webinars
https://www.bluejeans.com/products/events/webinar
For Families
Updated July:20
Many of us are struggling trying to balance work, childcare and self-care during this time. Our resources are aimed at helping to support you and your family with this delicate juggling act.
- BlogTO Calendar of Events
https://www.blogto.com/events/ - Explore Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/ - Mississauga Public Library
https://web.mississauga.ca/library/ - Brampton Public Library
https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/ - Burlington Public Library
https://www.bpl.on.ca/ - Hamilton Public Library
https://www.hpl.ca/ - Toronto Public Library
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ - Vaughan Public Library
http://www.vaughanpl.info/ - Royal Botanical Gardens
https://www.rbg.ca/ - Toronto Zoo
http://www.torontozoo.com/ - Markham Public Library
https://markhampubliclibrary.ca/ - Richmond Hill Public Library
https://www.rhpl.ca/ - Pickering Public Library
http://www.picnet.org/ - Oshawa Public Library
https://www.oshawalibrary.on.ca/ - Whitby Public Library
https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/ - Drive-in Movies!
http://premiertheatres.ca/stardust - African Lion Safari
https://lionsafari.com/
Government Funding
Updated November:17
As our Government tackles this momentous hurdle, learn about federal, provincial, and regional relief programmes aimed at providing financial support to those most affected, including the unemployed and small businesses.
- Ontario Government Main Street Relief Grant for PPE and Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebate Grants
https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/ - BRS - Government Help for Small Businesses
https://www.canadianbusinessresiliencenetwork.ca/BRS/ - Government of Canada COVID-19 Emergency Benefits
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/covid19-emergency-benefits.html - Federal and Provincial Support Programs for Ontario REALTORS® April:08
https://www.oreablog.com/index.php/federal-and-provincial-support-progra... - How Realtors can apply for the CERB April:23
https://www.oreacovid19info.com/how-to-apply-for-the-canada-emergency-re... - Emergency Rent Subsidy
https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-rent-assistance-small-businesses - Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-... - Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - Ended September 30, 2020
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/covid19-cecra-small... - Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) - Announced October 9, 2020
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/10/government-anno...
We at Lennard are here to help, feel free to contact us anytime. These resources are not to be taken as legal advice, but rather as tools to better equip you during these times. As always, we encourage you to seek out the relevant legislation & policies when required.