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We are pleased to applaud Alectra for responding to the needs of their customers during this time of crisis. Alectra, the hydro provider for Mississauga confirmed they will not disconnect service for commercial customers for 90 days (July 31, 2020). In addition,...

From the Government of Canada We established a Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) to provide $65 billion of additional support through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada (EDC). BDC and EDC are working with...

The spread of COVID-19 has wrecked havoc around the globe and here in Ontario we feel it the most. Businesses have been closed under provincial emergency orders which has left many SMEs including restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions decimated. Thousands are...

As the unemployment roles swell to record levels and government money is slow to connect with Canadians, the impact to the economy is taking it’s toll. Will wage subsidies and government deferrals be enough? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall, vice president...

News Release from the Prime Minister's Office The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. We will continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians, while supporting families and businesses and keeping...

After much discussion and advocacy work from Chambers and Boards of Trade across Canada, the Federal Government announced today, they will increase the wage subsidy to 75%. Listen to the PODCAST with Brad Butt, Vice President of Government and Stakeholder Relations...

Employers are scrambling. Waking up at 3AM in a cold sweat if they sleep at all. But through this we need calm leadership. To help us with the discussion is Liza Provenzano. Liza and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to...

MNP has launched the COVID-19 Business Advice Centre www.mnp.ca/COVID-19, providing information and practical insights to help you navigate through the impact of COVID-19 and be resilient. The site contains regular updates on the impacts of COVID-19, including MNP’s...

At the March 25 Council meeting, Mississauga City Council provided for a deferral of the Stormwater Charge by up to 90 days and amended the City’s Sign By-law in response to COVID-19 to help further mitigate impacts on residents and businesses. “We’re working to...

The Employer Health Tax (EHT) is a payroll tax paid by employers based on their total annual Ontario remuneration, and has a top rate of 1.95 per cent. Private-sector employers with total annual Ontario remuneration of less than $5 million are currently...

The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will see premium payments deferred for six...

Work-Sharing Program Details Participants do not have to serve a waiting period for Work-Sharing benefits. However, as these benefits are processed through the Employment Insurance payment system, it may take a few weeks after the employer has submitted the first...

Issues with With COVID-19 are causing havoc in almost every sector of business, there are front line workers that risk their own personal safety to assist our most vulnerable shut ins. Nurse Next Door is a company that provides personal service workers for the elderly...

News release March 25, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and the economy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. No Canadian should have...

March 25, 2020 4:00 P.M. Ministry of Finance TORONTO — Today, Finance Minister Rod Phillips released Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 (March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update). The government's action plan is a first step in its response to COVID-19 and...

1. What is the Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers? The Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers is a three-month measure that will allow eligible employers to reduce the amount of payroll deductions required to be remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). 2. Which...

(OTTAWA) – March 25, 2020 – Over 60 of Canada’s leading business organizations are calling on governments to support a national effort to protect jobs and to postpone non-essential new measures. “Canadian businesses are ready and able to step up to overcome the...

The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health. On...