Covid-19 Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic is having wide-ranging effect on Canadian society, the economy and our everyday lives. We at Prospect Human Services believe in supporting our clients with specific and tailored information and resources to help you through these uncertain times. Although there’s a lot of information out there on how to manage in this new world, we’ve curated the following resources that we feel will give you additional clarity on what to do. This page will be updated regularly, so make sure to come back often. If you have any specific requests on the sort of information you’d like presented, feel free to email us at
Government Resources and Regional Supports
Alberta Government Supports:
Alberta Biz Connect -Workplace guidance and supports to help businesses and non-profits affected by COVID-19 begin to reopen and resume operations safely
Visit Alberta Biz Connect
Workplace Guidance for Business Owners -developed to support businesses (excluding health care settings) still permitted to operate by Order 07-2020 in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons.
Alberta Employment Standards Rules -Laws for minimum wage, overtime, holidays, job-protected leaves, vacations, hours of work, earnings, youth workers and termination.
Federal Supports:
Small Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant - The Government of Alberta has launched a grant that provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, cooperatives, and non-profit organizations directly ordered to temporarily close or substantially curtail operations through Public Health Orders of the Chief Medical Officer of Alberta as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will provide eligible small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an interest-free repayable contribution of up to $40,000 to help alleviate financial hardship resulting from COVID-19.
Find Out if You’re Eligible
COVID-19: WD support for western Canadian businesses -Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is taking action to support small and medium-sized businesses.
COVID-19 Supports for your Business -Find provincial and federal COVID-19 supports, and other programs and services
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan- Support for Canadians and Businesses
COVID-19: First Nations Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports -Covid-19 specific funding, supports, and resources
Support for Indigenous Businesses - $306.8 million in funding announced for small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and Aboriginal Financial Institutions
E-Commerce and Digital Marketing
Operations and Financial Management
Online Learning Opportunities
Mental Health and Wellness
Government Resources and Regional Supports
Alberta Government Supports:
Alberta Biz Connect -Workplace guidance and supports to help businesses and non-profits affected by COVID-19 begin to reopen and resume operations safely
Visit Alberta Biz Connect
Workplace Guidance for Business Owners -developed to support businesses (excluding health care settings) still permitted to operate by Order 07-2020 in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons.
Alberta Employment Standards Rules -Laws for minimum wage, overtime, holidays, job-protected leaves, vacations, hours of work, earnings, youth workers and termination.
Federal Supports:
Small Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant - The Government of Alberta has launched a grant that provides financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, cooperatives, and non-profit organizations directly ordered to temporarily close or substantially curtail operations through Public Health Orders of the Chief Medical Officer of Alberta as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find Out More
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will provide eligible small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an interest-free repayable contribution of up to $40,000 to help alleviate financial hardship resulting from COVID-19.
Find Out if You’re Eligible
COVID-19: WD support for western Canadian businesses -Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is taking action to support small and medium-sized businesses.
COVID-19 Supports for your Business -Find provincial and federal COVID-19 supports, and other programs and services
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan- Support for Canadians and Businesses
COVID-19: First Nations Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports -Covid-19 specific funding, supports, and resources
Support for Indigenous Businesses - $306.8 million in funding announced for small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and Aboriginal Financial Institutions
E-Commerce and Digital Marketing
- Courses and Certifications in Digital Marketing from HubSpot(FREE!)
- E-commerce during COVID-19 – 4 Ways to Adapt your Digital Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Help For Small Businesses Navigating COVID-19
- Google My Business: Listing Optimization Checklist
- Stay Connected: Free Professional Plan on Hootsuite
Operations and Financial Management
- How Women Entrepreneurs Are Navigating The Effects Of COVID-19
- Tips for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs during COVID-19
- Coping with COVID-19 Crisis – What Small Businesses can do
- 8 Ways for your Business to stay ahead during COVID-19
- COVID-19 Resources for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
Online Learning Opportunities
- Small Business Strategy: Connecting with customers in challenging times
- Digital Visual Content Design Tools and Tutorials
- Algonquin College offering free virtual business courses during COVID-19 pandemic
- How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business
- Shopify Compass: step-by-step guidance to help you launch and grow your business
Mental Health and Wellness
- 1-877-303-2642 – Alberta Health Services Mental Health Line- 24/7 service
- Help in Tough Times -AHS
- The Mindset Project is digging deep into where entrepreneurship and wellness meet
- Wello and RBC partner to support Canadian small businesses navigating COVID-19
- Peak Resilience: A Free support group to cope with COVID
- 3 ways to protect your mental health during – and after – COVID-19
- Mindfulness & Meditation – COVID-19 – Video Meditation Example
- Stigma-Free COVID-19 Youth Wellness Toolkit
- 11 Health and Wellness Podcasts to Help Keep You Calm & Inspired
- Coronavirus: Impact on young people with mental health needs
- Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic