President & CEO’s Message – March/April 2022
The pandemic has shifted many of the ways we do business. From Zoom to Teams and from curbside to e-commerce. And, while some of these measures have been temporary, some […]
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The She-Covery Project
In March of 2020 the world came to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ontario government called a state of emergence and immediate shut down of all non-essential […]
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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17
Improvements in key indicators allowing province to safely ease public health measures sooner With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with […]
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Eliminating barriers to employment
As Canadians, we continuously strive for a barrier-free society, built on equity and fairness. While steps have been taken toward this admirable goal, more can still be done. The Milton […]
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Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant
The Government of Ontario is excited to share that eligible small businesses that were required to close under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen can now apply […]
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Ontario’s outlook dampened by labour shortages, supply chain issues
Pain points throughout Ontario’s economy are impairing business operations, and now consumers are feeling the pinch too. The frustration is palpable. From the grocery store and trucking industry to their […]
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President & CEO’s Message – January/February 2022
Last week, we had announcements by the provincial and federal governments that gave hope….and confusion. The Chamber and the business community welcomed the new $10,000 grant supports announced by the […]
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COVID-19 Financial Supports for Businesses Impacted by Modified Step Two
The Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant is for small businesses that are subject to closure under modified Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen beginning January 5, 2022. It will provide […]
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Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
Time-limited measures needed to preserve hospital capacity as province continues to accelerate booster dose rollout In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario […]
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Ontario Launches New Supports for Businesses
Rebate program cuts property taxes and energy costs; New cash flow supports providing up to $7.5 billion for businesses, including those affected by Omicron restrictions The Ontario government is introducing […]
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