COVID-19

The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association has created this page to help you access current and relevant information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the rapidly changing situation, the best source of information about current government restrictions and economic supports are the government websites. We have included other pages that also may be helpful for our members.

We invite our members to reach out to us if you need help finding information or supports. We would also like to know how COVID-19 is affecting your business so we know what help you may need now and in the weeks and months to come.

Government News and Updates:

Government of Canada:

• Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Alert App page
• Information and updates including financial supports
• How the National Microbiology Laboratory tests for COVID-19 – Video
• Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Awareness Resources
  • COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
  • COVID-19 : Use household chemicals safely
  • Taking Care of Your Mental Health
• Public Safety Canada – Guidelines on Essential Services and Functions
• Supply Hub for Buying and Selling PPE
• Trade Commissioner Service – CanExport for SMEs – Funding Opportunities
• Transport Canada
  • COVID-19 measures, updates, and guidance issued by Transport Canada (click the Marine tab for the most relevant information)
  • New measures introduced for the use of face coverings in the Canadian transportation sector

Government of Nova Scotia:

• NS Government – COVID-19 News and updates
• NS Government COVID-19: masks
• NSBI’s Digital Adoption program
• NS Apprenticeship Agency – COVID-19 Information and Changes
• NS Health Authority – COVID-19 resources including mental health supports
• NS Labour and Advanced Education – Occupational Health and Safety – COVID Protection Plan Checklist for businesses
• NS Labour and Advanced Education – Return to Work
• NS Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness – list of PPE providers 
• NS Restated Order of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (as of Nov. 9, 2020)
• WCB Nova Scotia offers tools for working safely by industry

Calls to Action:

• Canadian Manufacturers Needed to Help Fight COVID-19
• Calling all suppliers – Help Canada combat Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• Nova Scotia Together – NS Procurement for COVID-19 supplies
• Organizations buying and selling personal protective equipment during COVID-19

Information and Resources for Employers / Businesses:

• Nova Scotia Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
• Coronavirus & your rights at work
• COVE PRESENTATION – HOW TO MANAGE COVID-19 AND PREPARE YOUR MARINE OPERATIONS
• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) – Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
• Atlantic Provinces Economic Council: https://www.apec-econ.ca/covid/
• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) – Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19 + the Business Credit Availability Program
• Boating Atlantic
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) – pandemic resources (currently free of charge)
• Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters: https://cme-mec.ca/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/
• The Canadian Payroll Association – Information about payroll and ROEs related to COVID-19 (updated March 18)
• Cape Breton Partnership (resources are not only for Cape Breton businesses)
• Conference Board of Canada – COVID-19 Implications for Canada and the Economic Impact
• Halifax Chamber of Commerce
• Halifax Chamber of Commerce (Global Cities Council) – THE PEOPLE OUTSIDE SAFELY TOGETHER (POST) PROMISE
• NSBI – Business Readiness Page
• Trade Commissioner Service – COVID-19 Resources for Canadian businesses