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FREE Rapid Antigen Screening Kits
The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, have launched the ...Read More
FREE Rapid Antigen Screening Kits
The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, have launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative.
Through this initiative, OBoT, in partnership with Invest Ottawa, is rolling out FREE rapid antigen tests for small and medium-sized businesses in Ottawa with 150 employees or less. The goal of the program is to identify asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed, helping to curb the spread in the workplace, at home and in our community.
In Ottawa, distribution is partially sponsored by Commissionaires Ottawa, whose security professionals have been on the front lines during the pandemic with duties that include: COVID-19 screenings, temperature checks, safety patrols, and enforcement of COVID-19 protocols.
Register and schedule a pick-up from OBoT (fewer than 150 employees)
Order kits directly from the Ontario government (150+ employees)
The COVID Alert App
Business Resources – City of Ottawa and OPH
Business | City of Ottawa
Information for Workplaces | Ottawa Public Health
Tools & Resources | CFIB...Read More
Business Resources – City of Ottawa and OPH
Business Events
Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. The Ottawa Board of Trade h...Read More
Business Events
Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. The Ottawa Board of Trade hosts a variety of events, webinars and programs for our businesses. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Publications
Business Reopening Tools and Resources
Helpful links:
Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
City of Ottawa Business Reopening Toolkit
Self-screening Questionnaire for Employees EN (PDF)
Questionnaire d’au...Read More
Business Reopening Tools and Resources
Helpful links:
Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
City of Ottawa Business Reopening Toolkit
Self-screening Questionnaire for Employees EN (PDF)
Questionnaire d’autovérification d’admissibilité pour les employés FR (PDF)
General Self-Screening Questionnaire EN (PDF)
Questionnaire d’autovérification d’admissibilité - général FR (PDF)
Business Reopening Workshops
The Ottawa Board of Trade has partnered with Ottawa Public Health, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas and the City of Ottawa to bring you the Business Reopening Wo...Read More
Business Reopening Workshops
The Ottawa Board of Trade has partnered with Ottawa Public Health, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas and the City of Ottawa to bring you the Business Reopening Workshops. Each workshop provides sector-specific considerations for a safer reopening, addressing topics such as health and safety guidelines, planning for physical distancing, use of cloth masks, etc.
Arts and Culture Organizations and Facilities
Sports and Recreation Organizations & Facilities
Visit the archive of workshop recordings for past topics, such as:
Business Reopening: Construction & Manufacturing
Business Reopening: Personal Services
Financial, Insurance and Tax Webinars
Helpful links:
Practical Guidance to Digitizing Your Finance Function
Managing Your Cash Flow
Managing Debt in a Time of Uncertainty
Accessing Capital – a Panel
Business Ins...Read More
Financial, Insurance and Tax Webinars
Business Insights Series and Webinars
The Ottawa Board of Trade hosts a business insights series. This virtual event series is designed to create a conversation about the evolving impact of COVID-19, emerging business ...Read More
Business Insights Series and Webinars
The Ottawa Board of Trade hosts a business insights series. This virtual event series is designed to create a conversation about the evolving impact of COVID-19, emerging business trends and opportunities.
Here are some related topics recorded in 2020:
Public Opinion and COVID-19: A Briefing with Abacus Data's David Coletto
Life Interrupted: Understanding and Supporting Young People in Unpredictable Times
The Future of Work: Leveraging IT for Culture and Engagement
Making New Rules Work Post COVID-19
Keeping Leadership Team Meetings Effective
Communicating and Marketing in a COVID-19 Environment
The 3 Roles of a Business Owner
Opportunities and Challenges in the Talent Market
Business Continuity Planning Basics
Culture, Engagement and COVID-19
Practical Guidance to HR Issues Relating to COVID-19
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health | Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa Based Services and Resources | The Royal...Read More
Mental Health Resources
Covid-19 Statistics (Ontario)
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Ontario Government Framework...Read More
Covid-19 Statistics (Ontario)
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Covid-19 Statistics (Ottawa)
Helpful Links:
Daily COVID-19 Dashboard
Find a COVID-19 Assessment Centre...Read More