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...
Ontario Starts Planning for Economic Recovery
Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched a new Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee which will focus on getting businesses up and running and people back to work after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. While the government's primary focus is on...
City Prepares for Financial Impact of COVID-19
MEDIA RELEASE The City of Mississauga Council considered a report from City staff that describes the impacts of COVID-19 on the City’s financial position. “COVID-19 is taking an unprecedented toll on our economy and on our City’s finances,” said Mayor...
Rick Lamanna – Does Restricted Immigration Put Canadian Business At Risk? – PODCAST
Canada depends on foreign immigration for a variety of reasons. Skilled trades that are not in plentiful supply, much needed professionals and students. How has COVID-19 affected immigration? To help us with the conversation is Rick Lamanna. Rick has practiced...
Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Backgrounder What It Means for Canadian Employers To help employers keep and return workers to their payroll through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy on March 27, 2020....
Baylis Medical Partners with Ventilators for Canadians to Manufacture Ventilators in Support of COVID-19 Pandemic Response
PRESS RELEASE April 07, 2020 Baylis Medical, a Canadian-based medical device company specializing in cardiology and spine, announced today that it is partnering with Ventilators for Canadians, a consortium of Canadian manufacturers, to manufacture ventilators for...
Government provides further flexibility for employers to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
News release April 8, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and employers facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. Today,...
Ontario Accelerates Essential Construction Projects During COVID-19
April 8, 2020 1:15 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Ontario is extending construction hours for essential construction projects, like critical projects in the health care sector, to 24 hours a day. Work on new hospital...
Benjamin Bergen – Wage Subsidy Analysis For Innovators – PODCAST
The 75% wage subsidy introduced by the federal government has been met with a lot of praise. There are some holes and that’s what our guest is here to talk about. Benjamin Bergen is the executive director of the Council of Canadian Innovators, a national, non-partisan...
Madi Harker – Leveraging your Social Media Streams During a Crisis – PODCAST
Social media has a dramatic impact on our lives everyday and now with COVID-19 piled on, we are turning to social media for information and some humour to lift our spirits. So how can your business use your social media channels to help you customers and business...
