Ontario Small Businesses

• Ontario’s accelerated reopening ‘a positive step toward recovery,’ business organization says

  The CFIB said the average small business in Ontario has taken on almost $170,000 in debt over the past two years.

  Economy

  Feb 14, 2022
  
• Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close, those at half capacity not eligible

  Eligible 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.

  Economy

  Jan 7, 2022
  
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• Ontario offers rebate for some businesses’ property tax and energy bills due to COVID restrictions

  Ontario 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.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2021
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• Ontario gave $210M in COVID-19 support to ineligible businesses, auditor’s report finds

  Her audit found lack of good consultation, improper tracking of funds, and poorly designed eligibility criteria allowed ineligible businesses to receive the money.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2021
• Coronavirus: Ontario sending inspectors to check on reopening small businesses

  Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says initial visits will focus on education about safety rules and inspectors will take a ``firmer approach'' on followup visits.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2021
• Coronavirus: How small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area are working to stay open

  According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, small businesses contribute half of Canada's GDP, employ over half of employed Canadians, and are the engine of communities.

  Economy

  Jun 19, 2020
• 3 local businesses recognized at Hamilton/Halton 1Awards

  QReserve, AmandaSteene Cosmetics and Dolled Up Desserts all took home accolades for their work.

  Canada

  May 16, 2019
• Ontario passes labour reform bill, minimum wage rises to $15 in 2019

  Business groups and other critics of the government's plan have said the minimum wage increase is being pushed through too fast.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2017
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• $15 minimum wage could cost Ontario economy up to 90,000 jobs by 2020: TD Bank report

  The report says raising the minimum wage can potentially generate more benefits to society than costs but the rapid speed of implementation will increase the negative hit to employment.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2017