Covid Guidance and Resources

As Ontario continues to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic we know processors have questions. To help bring some clarity to the current conditions, Food and Beverage Ontario has put together a list of resources from the province and our partners to assist processors with their questions.

We will continue to add to this list of resources so check back often!

1.  COVID-19 and workplace health and safety

https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-workplace-health-safety#section-4

 

2. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services

 

COVID-19 – Emergency Preparedness & Response –  resources to learn how to prepare for emergency situations including COVID-19.

https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/covid-19-emergency-preparedness-response

 

Post-Pandemic Business Playbook (note: document is from June 2020 but contains useful resources and reopening guidance)

https://rto9.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/covid-19-post-pandemic-business-playbook.pdf

 

3. OMAFRA Resources for Food Processors 

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/processors-resources.htm

 

4. Guide to Developing Your Workplace Safety Plan 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-developing-your-covid-19-workplace-safety-plan

 

5. COVID-19 and Workplace Health and Safety 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-workplace-health-safety#section-2

 

6. COVID-19 Resources 

Workers Health and Safety Centre

https://www.whsc.on.ca/Resources/Publications/COVID-19-Resources

 

7. Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Resilience Resources for Business

https://chamber.ca/resource/cbrn/

 

8. Ministry of Labour Infosheet – Manufacturing Guidance for Health and Safety

 https://foodandbeverageontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mltsd-manufacturing-covid-tip-sheet-en-2020-06-22.pdf

 

9. Abattoir  and  Meat  Processing Addendum

https://foodandbeverageontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pandemic-playbook-Abattoir-and-Meat-Processing-Addendum-1.pdf


10. Briefing Note: Ontario Moves to Roadmap Exit Step under the Reopening Ontario Act – March 3, 2022 – Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers

https://foodandbeverageontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Briefing-Note-Ontario-Moves-to-Roadmap-Exit-Step-under-the-Reopening-Ontario-Act-March-3-2022-Sherrard-Kuzz-LLP.pdf