Wednesday, May 12 at 11:00 AM EST Join our Manufacturer’s Growth Series! The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a significant strain on the manufacturing industry, pressuring companies to reduce costs and improve processes to survive. Developed in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ (CME), our speakers will share unique perspectives on how the industry can adapt and stay…

Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it will introduce the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act. The legislation, if passed, would provide up to three paid sick days per employee. This program will be retroactive to April 19, 2021 and effective until September 25, 2021, the date the federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) will expire. Employers will…

Today, the Government of Ontario announced additional restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, including an extension of the provincewide stay-at-home order first issued on April 7, enhanced enforcement measures, and inter-provincial travel restrictions.  The stay-at-home order currently in effect requires everyone to remain at home except for specified purposes, such as going to…

Today, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency for the third time during the COVID-19 pandemic, and announced that it is imposing a provincewide Stay-at-Home order effective Thursday, April 8 at 12:01 a.m. for four weeks (i.e. May 6). The COVID-19 Response Framework (colour-coded zones) will remain paused during this time.  The Stay-at-Home…