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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 interpretation on…
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.…
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 eligible…
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…
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…
