by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 20, 2021
Backgrounder The worst economic impacts of the pandemic have been suffered by those who could least afford it. Low-wage workers have been up to six times more likely to suffer layoffs than wealthy Canadians. Estimates suggest that today there have been about 268,000...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 20, 2021
Backgrounder A plan for a long-term recovery must look to challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the years and decades to come. It must be led by a growth strategy that builds on the unique competitive advantages of the Canadian economy, and make sure that...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 20, 2021
Backgrounder Budget 2021 is about finishing the fight against COVID. It’s about healing the economic wounds left by the COVID recession. Overall, there remain over 500 thousand workers that have been laid off or faced working hours cuts due to the pandemic,...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 20, 2021
Backgrounder In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government acted swiftly to provide support to protect Canadians and support people and businesses, adapting its response as the pandemic evolved. The government’s broad suite of support measures has helped...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 20, 2021
Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic...
