Supporting Rural Women Entrepreneurs Through COVID-19 and Beyond 
July 30th, 2020 – 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Just as images of entrepreneurship are strongly associated with men in technology, the focus on entrepreneurship and innovation is very urban-centric and often ignores rural and semi rural areas. In this webinar we will discuss the particular needs and challenges of rural women entrepreneurs and the programs available to support them throughout COVID-19 and beyond. 

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COVID-19 Support for Workers
July 30th, 2020 – 10:00 am
Review types of Employment Insurance benefits, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the actions required for maintaining benefits, earnings while on claim and other resources to support return to work endeavours. In collaboration with Employment Ontario and Canada Revenue Agency.

To register, please send and email to the address below.

EDSC.SERVICECANADADIRECT-SERVICECANADALIVE.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca

How to Stay Competitive in the New Normal
July 29th, 2020 – 10:00 am -11:00 am
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the old way of doing business has been disrupted. Customers are interacting with businesses in new ways and many business owners have struggled to adapt their sales and customer service methods to keep up. Learn about a variety of digital tools that small businesses should consider to live in the new normal.

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Services for Newcomers
July 29th, 2020 – 10:00 am
In this webinar you will receive information on Service Canada’s programs and services of interest to Newcomers. The goal of the session is to assist Newcomers in understanding and accessing Government of Canada benefits and programs.

To register, please send and email to the address below.

EDSC.SERVICECANADADIRECT-SERVICECANADALIVE.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca

Times are changing daily: Prepare yourself to reopen in a COVID-19 World
July 30th, 2020 – 3:00 pm
•    Updating Health and Safety and HR Policies and Procedures
•    Hiring, recalling and dismissal of employees
•    Refusal to Return to Work
•    OHS Considerations
•    Effective and safe re-opening steps 

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Times are changing daily: Prepare yourself to reopen in a COVID-19 World
July 28th, 2020 – 1:00 pm
•    Updating Health and Safety and HR Policies and Procedures
•    Hiring, recalling and dismissal of employees
•    Refusal to Return to Work
•    OHS Considerations
•    Effective and safe re-opening steps 

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COVID-19 update | How to protect yourself, your staff and get back to business!
July 28th, 2020 – 1:00 pm
•   Updating Health and Safety and HR Policies and Procedures
•    Hiring, recalling and dismissal of employees
•    Refusal to Return to Work
•    OHS Considerations
•    Effective and safe re-opening steps 

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COVID-19 Support for Employers and Service Delivery Partners
July 28th, 2020 – 10:00 am
This webinar provides an overview of the work-sharing agreement, special measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial support for your employees or clients. In collaboration with Employment Ontario and Canada Revenue Agency.

To register, please send and email to the address below.

EDSC.SERVICECANADADIRECT-SERVICECANADALIVE.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca

Deadline for applications for this grant funding supported by Employment and Social Development Canada are due by November 30 at 2pm.

For the program guidelines and application forms please contact Brianna Rossit at the Small Business Centre at brianna@smallbusinessctr.com or 613-961-0590.