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…
New measures in Ontario address some – but not all – flaws in federal program GREATER SUDBURY, April 28, 2021 – Today, Cora DeMarco, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement in reaction to the Government of Ontario’s Paid Sick Day Program Proposal announced today: “Today’s…
GREATER SUDBURY, April 22, 2021 – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce will host Paul Lefebvre, MP Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, MP Nickel Belt, for a virtual President’s Series Address on Tuesday, April 27 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm via Zoom. WHEN: Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm WHERE: Online –…
GREATER SUDBURY, April 20, 2021 – Today, Cora DeMarco, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, released the following response to the Government of Canada’s 2021 Budget: “Today, the Federal Government released a historic budget at a time when Canada needs it most. Canada’s 2021 Budget gives businesses in Greater…
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…
If you’re looking for expert advice on how to choose the right Smart Cities technologies for your business needs, then the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s upcoming webcast on April 14 is for you!This webcast will be moderated by Erin Bury, CEO & Co-Founder of Willful, and will explore the Smart Cities concept plus the…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it would be imposing a provincewide “emergency brake“, effective 12:01 am on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The “emergency brake” will be in effect for at least four weeks (May 1, 2021), during which time the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework will be paused. The measures under the provincewide emergency…