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As different regions and communities across the country begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, business owners are looking for ways to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers in their stores, shops and offices. (Pexels photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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June 10, 2020<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ottawa, Ontario<\/p>\n

Small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada has introduced a wide range of supports to help businesses pay and retain their employees and keep up with their operating expenses during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

As different regions and communities across the country begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, business owners are looking for ways to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers in their stores, shops and offices.<\/p>\n

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced that the Government of Canada has partnered with the\u00a0People Outside Safely Together (POST) Promise program<\/a>, an initiative launched by Canadian private sector organizations to help businesses across the country reopen safely.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPOST Promise\u201d is a voluntary commitment that business owners and managers can make by following five key public health actions that will help prevent the spread of COVID-19:<\/p>\n

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  1. Maintaining physical distance<\/li>\n
  2. Washing and sanitizing hands<\/li>\n
  3. Cleaning and disinfecting regularly<\/li>\n
  4. Staying home if unwell and self-monitoring for symptoms<\/li>\n
  5. Practising respiratory etiquette (including wearing a mask when physical distancing is difficult)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By displaying the \u201cPOST Promise\u201d logo, participating businesses can reassure customers that they are doing their part to help protect Canadians\u2019 health and safety.<\/p>\n

    As we take steps toward restarting the economy, the Government will continue to work with POST Promise to ensure its platform provides businesses with accurate and up-to-date health and safety guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u201cCanadians are resilient and innovative, and they are always there for each other, especially in tough times. The POST Promise program is a perfect example of business leaders stepping up to help others in the fight against COVID-19. The program will give business owners easy-to-follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It will also give customers and shoppers confidence in knowing that businesses are committed to their health and safety. Our government will continue to work closely with the business community, as one Team Canada, to ensure Canadian businesses are able to safely restart and rebuild from this crisis.\u201d
    \n\u2013 The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u201cThe business organizations that have come together to help launch the POST Promise program are committed to doing our part to stop COVID-19. We are grateful for the support of the Government of Canada, and look forward to working closely with Minister Ng and her colleagues as we continue to reach out to business owners and managers across the country. Together, we can help build the public confidence that is needed to ensure a successful economic restart.\u201d
    \n\u2013 Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, Business Council of Canada<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Quick facts<\/h2>\n