Today, the province released the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to implement proof of vaccination requirements taking effect on September 22, 2021. The regulations can be accessed here and the guidance can be accessed here. Ontarians can print or download their vaccination receipt from the provincial booking portal here. Those who need support obtaining a copy of their…
GREATER SUDBURY, September 10, 2021 – Join the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM as it hosts its 24th annual Bell Business Excellence Awards. For the past 24 years, the Chamber has hosted the Bell Business Excellence Awards as an opportunity to not only acknowledge the contributions…
GREATER SUDBURY, September 09, 2021 – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce is honouring Alan Arkilander, Past President, with a Life Membership Award at its 126th Annual General Meeting this evening, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the chamber and the community. Alan Arkilander was called to the Bar in 1978. His practice focused on…
Media Advisory GREATER SUDBURY, September 03, 2021 – Join the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce at their 126th Annual General Meeting (AGM) with Peter Xavier on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Bryston’s On the Park from 5:00 PM – 9:.00 PM, presented by Levert. Peter Xavier, Vice President, Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, A Glencore Company…
Today, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development announced that the paid infectious disease emergency leave under the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit has been extended until December 31, 2021. It was originally set to end on September 25, 2021. The COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit was originally announced on April 29, 2021 and includes:…
Today, the province announced that starting September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. Ontarians will be required to show their vaccine receipt when entering designated settings along with another piece…
Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts, is strongly recommending that employers put vaccination policies in place to protect their employees and the public from COVID-19. To support workplaces in adopting this recommendation, Public Health is distributing its Workplace Vaccine Policy Toolkit to all area employers and persons responsible for businesses…
GREATER SUDBURY, August 24, 2021 – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce has a long history of hosting forums for candidates for political office to share their platforms and positions, specifically on issues related to the business community and how to improve the economic viability of our area. The chamber will continue the tradition this year…
Today, the province announced that it is making COVID-19 vaccination policies mandatory in high-risk settings, pausing the province’s exit from the Roadmap to Reopen and providing third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable populations. The province is also expanding eligibility for the Pfizer vaccine to children born in 2009 or earlier. The Chief Medical Officer of Health…
On July 30, the Government of Canada announced an extension to the following benefits and supports for individuals and businesses: Extension of the eligibility period for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support until October 23, 2021, and increase to the rate of support employers and organizations can receive…