Crane Creations Theatre Company - Employment Opportunity for Actors - Crane Creations Theatre Company is a professional theatre company based in Mississauga and they are seeking Actors to join them for our summer ensemble project.

Ontario Provides Significant Financial Support to the Arts Sector - The Ontario government is supporting the arts sector with a one-time investment of $25 million to help artists and arts organizations survive the COVID-19 pandemic, remain solvent and prepare for a time when they can fully re-open their facilities, resume full programming and welcome back their visitors and audiences.

Ontario Investing in Music Industry During COVID-19 - Unison Benevolent Fund will receive a one-time grant of up to $2 million to immediately support individual musicians and industry workers, many of whom have lost their sources of income during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support for Live Music Events (Department of Canadian Heritage via the Canada Music Fund) - The purpose of the Support for Live Music Events program is to stimulate the employment of Canadian artists and cultural workers, including technicians and other service providers and supporting workers, by providing financial support for live music events featuring Canadian artists that can be presented before an in-person audience and/or through digital dissemination.

Live Performance Health and Safety during COVID-19 - Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - This document provides guidance to employers/producers, supervisors and working professionals on identifying and mitigating potential workplace risks related to the COVID-19 coronavirus.This general guideline outlines considerations common to all areas of the workplace, with specific areas detailed. Department-specific guidance is also included.

Federal Governments COVID-19 support for culture, heritage and sport sectors - The Government of Canada is providing support measures and financial relief for the culture, heritage and sport sectors through a number of programs and agencies.

Ontario Live - A virtual marketplace that brings Ontario together to help support local artists, operators, attractions and businesses throughout the province. Coming soon, you'll be able to buy, donate to, or experience the best Ontario has to offer all in one place.

Celebrate Ontario (closed) - Government of Ontario - Celebrate Ontario supports programming improvements at new and existing festivals and events that attract tourists for longer stays, create great experiences for visitors and support communities across Ontario.

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund - Unison Benevolent Fund - Free counselling and emergency financial relief for the Canadian music community.

Ontario Music Investment Fund - Government of Ontario (administered by Ontario Creates) - Provides targeted economic development investment to the province's vibrant and diverse music industry.

Encore! - SOCAN - Compensates music makers for live-streamed performances on Facebook and Instagram.

First Up with RBCxMusic (closed) - Royal Bank of Canada - A cross-country initiative that includes emerging Canadian musicians and recording artists and provides selected participants with funding, promotional support and mentorship opportunities.

Enhanced Emergency Fund - SOCAN - Emergency royalty advances for songwriter and composer members.

Professional Development & Learning Resources - Ontario Film Commission - Comprehensive industry resource hub hosted by Ontario Creates for film workers

Actors' Fund of Canada (AFC) - Provides short-term emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals working in TV and film, music, theatre, and dance for essential household bills and costs that cannot otherwise be paid.

Canadian Writers' Emergency Relief Fund - The Writers' Union of Canada & Writers' Trust of Canada - Grants to writers that have seen contracted or projected income evaporate due to the current public health crisis.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) - Government of Canada - Temporary income support for individuals forced to stop work because of COVID-19.

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - Government of Canada - Commercial rent assistance for small businesses.

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - Government of Canada - Provides interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits.

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Government of Canada - Covers 75% of an employee's wages - up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors for up to 24 weeks, retroactive from March 15, 2020, to August 29, 2020.

Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) - Business Development Bank of Canada - Lending program delivered through private sector financial institutions. Eligible businesses may obtain incremental credit amounts of up to $6.25 million.