Ontario Businesses
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Ontario’s accelerated reopening ‘a positive step toward recovery,’ business organization saysThe CFIB said the average small business in Ontario has taken on almost $170,000 in debt over the past two years.EconomyFeb 14, 2022
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‘Can’t guarantee’ that business restrictions will start to be lifted on Jan. 26: Ontario top docBusinesses are calling on the Ontario government to announce if establishments shuttered under the latest pandemic restrictions will be allowed to reopen Jan. 26.EconomyJan 13, 2022
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Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close, those at half capacity not eligibleEligible businesses include gyms, museums and galleries, tour services and before- and after-school programs. Businesses that had to slash their capacity in half do not qualify.EconomyJan 7, 2022
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Ontario businesses want more government support amid latest COVID shutdownOntario businesses were hit with another round of pandemic-related closures and capacity restrictions, but details of financial support remained scant as the measures took effect.EconomyJan 5, 2022
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Ontario businesses, workers ‘disappointed’ with new round of COVID-19 restrictionsOntario business owners were fretting about the future of their companies as workers braced for layoffs after the province levied new COVID-19 measures.EconomyJan 3, 2022
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Ontario moves schools to online learning, bans indoor dining and issues new COVID capacity restrictionsThe Ontario government has issued several new public health measures that includes moving schools online, closures and capacity limits for businesses due to the Omicron variant.HealthJan 3, 2022
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Ontario offers rebate for some businesses’ property tax and energy bills due to COVID restrictionsOntario will cover up to 50 per cent of the property taxes and energy costs of eligible businesses while they're affected by public health restrictions.CanadaDec 22, 2021
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Ministry of Labour to conduct COVID-19 inspection blitz at Ontario businesses SaturdayThe Ministry of Labour says 150 provincial offences officers will be deployed across Ontario.CanadaDec 17, 2021
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Ontario business groups expect strong uptake of QR code COVID-19 vaccine certificatesThe app, called Verify Ontario, was made available to businesses late last week and scans QR codes that are part of enhanced vaccine certificates issued to residents.HealthOct 21, 2021
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Ontario registry allowing businesses, non-profits to make filings online goes liveGovernment Services Minister Ross Romano says the new registry will remove unnecessary hurdles and help businesses in the digital world.CanadaOct 19, 2021
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