Pandemic Planning Resources for Business and Industry

One of the most important steps business can take to prepare for a pandemic is to plan for one. We’ve compiled a list of pandemic planning and business continuity resources to assist local businesses.

Pandemic Planning for Business from The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19 Resources for Retailers from The Retail Council of Canada

Navigating coronavirus: COVID-19 updates & resources for foodservice operators from Restaurants Canada

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources – Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

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EDC stands ready to support Canadian exporters impacted by COVID-19 – Export Development Canada

COVID-19 Resources from the Canadian Construction Association

LinkedIn: Remote Working – Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up For Success

Canada Business App

Navigate government services, get recommedations tailored to your business, set up personalized notifications and find the answers you need to start up, scale up and access new markets.

Ontario Realtors (OREA) COVID-19 Updates

Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations COVID-19 updates

Ontario Home Builders Association COVID-19 Updates

Boating Ontario updates

Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Crisis Communications Planning Guide

Canada Post updates regarding COVID-19

8 Steps for Planning Your Emergency And Disaster Plan

Business Continuity Plan and Templates for Entrepreneurs

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: Business Continuity Plan – Pandemic

KPMG: COVID-19: Leading successfully in turbulent times

CM&E Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning Guide

Deloitte: COVID-19 – The Recovery of Organizations and Supply Chains

Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the workplace

Government of Canada: Risk-Informed Decision Making

Guidelines for Workplaces and Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CFIB: Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Sick Policy for Staff

Return to Business Checklists:

For Businesses that Continued Operating:
https://www.wsps.ca/WSPS/media/Site/Resources/Downloads/post-pandemic-checklist-for-customers-operating-as-usual.pdf
For Businesses Returning After Shutdown:
https://www.wsps.ca/WSPS/media/Site/Resources/Downloads/post-pandemic-checklist-for-customers-returning-after-shutdown.pdf?ext=.pdf
For Businesses Returning After Working Remotely:
https://www.wsps.ca/WSPS/media/Site/Resources/Downloads/post-pandemic-checklist-for-customers-returning-after-working-remotely.pdf
The Safe Six Checklist from Cushman Wakefield:
https://www.peterboroughchamber.ca/uploads/4/2/5/0/42505955/the_safe_six_checklist.pdf