by Charla Robinson | Jan 27, 2021 | covid-19, Federal Issues
The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) has been announced by the Federal Government to provide financial support to businesses that have been hardest hit by the pandemic. Through HASCAP, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) will work...
by Charla Robinson | Jan 15, 2021 | covid-19, Provincial Issues
The Ontario Small Business Support Grant is intended to help small businesses (including sole proprietorships) in Ontario that are required to close or significantly restrict services under Ontario’s province-wide shutdown effective December 26, 2020.
by Charla Robinson | Jan 14, 2021 | covid-19, Provincial Issues
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, has declared a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). As of January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., a stay at home order is in effect for all of Ontario.
by Charla Robinson | Jan 12, 2021 | covid-19, Provincial Issues
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). Effective Thursday,...
by Charla Robinson | Jan 7, 2021 | covid-19, Provincial Issues
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is extending the shutdown in Northern Ontario for another 14 days, aligning with the shutdown period in Southern Ontario. The impacts of these time-limited...