In Today's Update
- Northern Ontario Recovery Program Details
- Provincial Update: New Restrictions for Dining Areas/Bars
- REMINDER: CRA Webinar About CEWS September 29th
- TIAO Calls - September 29th
We will continue to strive to bring forward pertinent information to the tourism industry as it becomes available. We will also do our best to find answers to your questions. Do not hesitate to contact us. We are here for you.
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Northern Ontario Recovery Program
The Northern Ontario Recovery Program has been officially announced by Minister Rickford. Companies can apply to NORP for assistance with projects that help them adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, such as, but not limited to:
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Building renovations and new constructions (dining room/common area expansions, patio expansions, renovating cabins, expanding docks - think of social distancing measures and areas that could use more space)
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Customer and employee safety installations (sanitization stations, signage, HVAC units, installation of plexiglass, installation of windows in rooms that have none for increased ventilation - think of public health measures)
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Equipment purchases, including personal protective equipment (PPE, tap payment systems, plexiglass barriers, HVAC system)
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Marketing for new business initiatives (building a domestic marketing campaign, accessing new markets, website updates, etc.)
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Restructuring of business operations (online sales, upgrading/installing an online booking system, touchless/paperless check-in & payment options)
Applications will be open from October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) administering the new program.
To be eligible for this program, you must own a business in Northern Ontario with at least one year of operations as of March 17th, 2020 and was impacted by the Province of Ontario's Emergency Order that closed all non-essential businesses on March 24th, 2020. Businesses must provide evidence that supports a loss of revenue or an increase in expenses which were directly attributed to the Province's Emergency Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic (i.e. mandatory closures, enhanced health and safety protocols, service restrictions, etc.). Eligible costs will be those incurred and paid for after March 17th, 2020.
Businesses who qualify for the NORP may receive up to $25,000 in grants. NOHFC will cover 100% of eligible project costs. Applicants must demonstrate that the amount requested from NOHFC is incremental and does not duplicate other supports received. For more information, visit the NOHFC website by clicking on the button below.
We encourage all tourism businesses to work with their Regional Economic Development Branch for assistance with applications. They are available to answer questions and support you through the application process. You can find your local contact at the following link:
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New Rules for Bars, Food & Drink Establishments
These changes come as a result of Ontario's surge in COVID-19 cases. The Government is expected to announce more initiatives as part of their COVID-19 fall plan this week.
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Canada Revenue Agency Presentation on the
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
September 29th, 2020 - 11:00 am EDT
Presented by: Cindy Odell, Liaison Officer, Canada Revenue Agency
The Government of Canada recently implemented changes to adapt the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to protect jobs and promote growth.
Join us for a webinar with Liaison Officers from Canada Revenue Agency to discuss the changes made to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), including a demonstration on using the online calculator.
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TIAO Calls - September 29th
COVID-19 Northern Ontario Tourism Industry Update
Call Time: 10:30 am EDT
Access Code: 447-091-701
COVID-19 Tourism Industry Update Meeting
Time: 11:30am EDT
Access Code: 591-023-797
Thank you,
The TIAO team.
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NOTO's COVID-19 Page
This page was created to keep you informed on the latest developments that may impact/help your businesses. This page features links to our COVID-19 newsletters, Government resources, information that may be useful to tourism operators and links to supports for tourism operators as they become available. This page will be updated regularly during this pandemic.There are FAQ's with answers and tips from NOTO. FAQs will be regularly updated as well.
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Federal & Provincial Government Information
The Ontario and Federal Governments are regularly updating COVID-19 information, travel information, Minister statements, Government initiatives and statistics on their websites. For additional information from the Ontario or Federal Government, please click on the buttons below.
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NOTO is a membership based organization that works hard to support the outdoor tourism industry through advocacy and information services. We do not receive Government funding for operating and rely on annual memberships from tourism businesses, organizations, product and service suppliers, and partners. For more information about membership with NOTO visit noto.ca
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