Milton Chamber of Commerce

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron

In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is applying additional public health and workplace safety […]

Ontario minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour in January

As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective […]