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June 10 COVID-19 Update
Today the Provincial Minister of Colleges and Universities announced a new program to enable post-secondary students who were unable to complete in-class coursework, to finish these courses and graduate prior […]
June 8 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced a regional approach to Stage 2 reopening. As of Friday, social gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed and many businesses and amenities in […]
June 5 COVID-19 Update
Today the Federal Government announced funding for Canadians with disabilities and $14 billion to be spent on a Canada-wide economic reopening plan. Doug Ford said he will share details early […]
June 3 COVID-19 Update
Tomorrow is the last day for local business owners to submit an order form for FREE PPE to be provided through a partnership between the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, the Town of […]
June 1 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced the early release of federal gas tax payments for infrastructure funding and Doug Ford announced a new flat rate for electricity bills through October 31. Even […]
May 29 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced funding for Indigenous communities and Doug Ford spoke of increased testing and the possibility of a regional approach when Stage 3 reopening begins. Even though businesses […]
May 27 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford addressed the state of Ontario and Quebec’s long-term care facilities, and the Province of Ontario extended all emergency orders until June 9. Even though […]
May 25 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced an new toll-free phone line to connect small and medium-sized business owners with free accounting advice on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Doug Ford thanked all of […]
May 22 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced an new online tool to assist Canadians in navigating the various funding opportunities available to them. Doug Ford announced support for new trades workers and unemployed […]
May 20 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced updates to the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program and stated applications will open May 25. Doug Ford and Ministers recommended wearing face coverings where social […]
May 15 COVID-19 Update
Today students are be able to apply for emergency funds through the Canada Revenue Agency and Justin Trudeau announced more funding for Canada’s research community. Yesterday Doug Ford announced that […]
May 13 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced that students will be able to apply for emergency funds starting Friday and yesterday more funding for seniors was announced. Doug Ford talked about a voluntary […]
May 11 COVID-19 Update
Over the weekend the Ontario government announced the staged opening of provincial parks for day use activities. Today Justin Trudeau announced emergency funding for Canada’s medium and large businesses and […]
May 8 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford tried to instill hope in the face of massive job losses and Justin Trudeau announced the extension of the wage subsidy “beyond June.” We would like to […]
May 6 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced a new list of businesses that can now open. Yesterday Justin Trudeau announced $272 million in new funding for farmers and food processors. This week we […]
May 4 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government has exceeded their COVID-19 testing goals and Justin Trudeau announced spending for the global fight against the virus. Beginning today more businesses […]
May 1 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced a list of businesses that will be allowed to reopen starting Monday, so long as they meet proper health and safety guidelines. The Government of Canada […]
April 29 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau spoke about the Canada Emergency Student Benefit and Doug Ford and Stephen Lecce announced the expansion of emergency childcare to include additional frontline workers. This week we […]
April 27 COVID-19 Update
Today the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program is accepting applications through Revenue Canada. Doug Ford and Ministers provided some details of a framework for a 3 stage re-opening of Ontario’s […]
April 24 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced further details about the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program for small businesses and talked about future phased re-opening of the nation’s economy. Doug Ford formerly […]
April 22 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced $9 billion in funding for students. Yesterday the Federal government opened up a wage subsidy calculator and said that applications for the wage subsidy will begin […]
April 20 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau shared the condolences of the nation for those who were affected by yesterday’s tragedy in Nova Scotia. Provincial health experts revealed new modelling which shows emergency measures […]
April 17 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced $962 million in funding to Regional Development Agencies to assist rural businesses who may not qualify for current programs and $500 million for workers in the […]
April 16 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Canada Emergency Business Account benefits as well as a program for commercial business rent assistance. The Provincial Government has increased […]