Chamber Urges Governments to Pause Non-Urgent Regulatory Proposals During COVID-19
Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement: “From the outset of this crisis, we have been asking governments to extend the deadline for comment on proposed regulations and pause implementation of new...
Prime Minister Announces Additional Support for Small Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and are vital for our families and communities across the country. They are facing economic hardship and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is working around the clock to...
Mayor Crombie’s COVID-19 Press Conference: Wednesday April 15, 2020
Mayor Bonnie Crombie shared the latest Mississauga COVID-19 updates during a virtual press conference on April 15th. The Mayor spoke of what steps are being taken in response to COVID-19 to improve safety and help mitigate impacts on residents and businesses...
Neil Godara – Baylis Answers The COVID – 19 Call To Action – PODCAST
When the Novel Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan China, it arrived without much attention. Thought to be just another flu by many not familiar with the deadly potential. By the time COVID-19 arrived in Canada, it had ripped through the Asian and European...
Ontario Chamber calls on Federal Government for Rent Relief & to Expand Loan Eligibility Criteria
Today, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement on expanding access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and proposing a new wage boost for essential...
Canada Expanding Access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Ensuring that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit helps those who need it The government established the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to support workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This taxable benefit provides $2,000 every four weeks for up to...
City of Mississauga Announces New Commissioner of Community Services
NEWS RELEASE The City of Mississauga has selected Shari Lichterman as the new Commissioner of Community Services effective May 16, 2020. Lichterman has been the Director of Recreation for the City since 2015. She replaces Paul Mitcham, who will transition to become...
Mark Edgar – Working Remotely (The Next Normal) – PODCAST
Many companies have scrambled to set up remote work spaces for their staff to maintain business continuity. A good number already had a work from home policy, but, for the most part, that didn’t contain a ban from working at the office at some point. Given the current...
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19
Sustained Measures Necessary to Stop the Spread and Protect Public Health April 14, 2020 3:30 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and with the approval of the Ontario legislature, the Ontario government is...
Support for Businesses in the Region of Peel: Prevention, Cleaning & Resources
The Province of Ontario has ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces and reduced the list of businesses classified as essential. All businesses not covered by the updated Emergency Order are ordered to close effective Saturday, April 4 at 11:59...
Dr. Noah Lazar – Coping With Working From Home – Pt. 2 – PODCAST
Many people have long awaited an opportunity to work from home. They lobbied their managers to work out a plan where working remotely was part of their regular work week. Well, now their wish has come true, albeit in the form of a Tsunami in the wake of COVID-19....
Canada Emergency Business Account Program Bank Portals (CEBA)
To address the challenges of COVID-19, the Canadian government has established an emergency account for businesses. This program allows small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and non-profit organizations (NPOs) to apply for a loan, interest-free until December 31,...
Ontario Takes Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Province Extends Emergency Orders until April 23 April 11, 2020 8:00 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of people across the province, the Ontario government has extended all emergency orders that...
Ontario Businesses Stepping Up to Fight COVID-19
April 11, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier Over 14,000 submissions received through Ontario Together Portal, but more are needed TORONTO — Thousands of businesses and private citizens have stepped up and offered to help the Ontario government defeat COVID-19. On...
Government Business Loan Programs and Details
Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) The Government of Canada has introduced the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) to help Canadian businesses obtain financing during the current period of significant uncertainty. BCAP will support access to financing...
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Receives Royal Assent
News release April 11, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Canada...
Dr. Noah Lazar – Coping with Working From Home – Pt. 1 – PODCAST
Many people have long awaited an opportunity to work from home. They lobbied their managers to work out a plan where working remotely was part of their regular work week. Well, now their wish has come true, albeit in the form of a Tsunami in the wake of COVID-19....
Peter Hall – How Much Unemployment Can Canada Absorb? – PODCAST
As the number of EI claims skyrocket Into the millions and claims on the new CERB program follow suit, the question Is….how much unemployment can Canada sustain and how long can government continue to finance the grass roots economy? To help us with the discussion Is...
