Why is the province issuing a stay-at-home order while also permitting curb-side pickup? This question assumes every single person in Ontario has easy access to online shopping or that there is a big-box retailer in their community. This isn’t the…
The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation plan, which aims to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as supply is…
TORONTO – In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province’s hospital system and alarming risks posed to long-term care homes as a result of…
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has strongly urged Canadians to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19. As Canadians continue to make difficult but important sacrifices for their health and their communities, the Government…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada rolled out measures to support Canadians through this public health crisis. This assistance has included the delivery of unprecedented financial support programs through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), such…
The Ontario Government has just confirmed what we have been waiting for: The special “COVID-19” period under the ESA has been extended from January 2, 2021 until July 3, 2021. What does this mean for business? To help us understand…
We have news on more government grant money, the vaccine rollout and some political predictions for 2021. To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of…
With COVID-19 cases increasing at an alarming rate, our leaders face a difficult balancing act. The challenge for us all is to chart a path forward that protects Canadians’ health – on COVID, mental health and other aspects – as…
TORONTO – Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada: “Employment in Ontario decreased by 11,900 in December. Despite this decrease, employment in the manufacturing sector…
TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new innovative, voluntary and free border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport for eligible international travellers returning to Ontario to help quickly identify and stop the spread of COVID-19 in…
