Clearview Chamber Of Commerce
220 Huron St, P.O. Box 1049
Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0
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ONTARIO CHAMBER COVID-19 UPDATE
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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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KEY GOVERNMENT UPDATES
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MORE BUSINESSES PERMITTED TO REOPEN IN ONTARIO
- On May 6, the Ontario government announced it would be allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and purchases at garden centres, nurseries, hardware stores and safety supply stores. Learn more.
- The government is also expanding essential construction to allow below-grade multi-unit residential construction projects like apartments and condominiums to begin and existing above-grade projects to continue.
- Read the OCC's response and share on social: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Some specifics:
- Friday, May 8: Garden centres and nurseries will be able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies.
- Saturday, May 9: Hardware stores and safety supply stores will be permitted to open for in-store payment and purchases.
- Monday, May 11: Retail stores with a street entrance can begin offering curbside pickup and delivery.
The Province stressed that these workplaces must operate in accordance with the Ministry of Health's Guidance Document for Essential Workplaces and occupational health and safety requirements. Access the guidance documents here.
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ADDITIONAL UPDATES
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- Today, the Ontario government released a comprehensive framework, A Measured Approach to Planning for Surgeries and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic to help hospitals assess their readiness and begin planning for the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries and procedures while continuing to respond to COVID-19.
- Today, the federal government announced that all provinces and territories have confirmed, or are in the process of confirming, plans to boost wages for their essential workers. The federal government will provide up to $3 billion in support of increased wages with each province or territory responsible for determining which workers would be eligible for support, and how much support they will receive.
- On May 6, The Ontario government announced an extension of emergency electricity rate relief to families, farms and small businesses until May 31, 2020, during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- On May 5 the Ontario government announced an expansion of virtual mental health services to help thousands of Ontarians experiencing anxiety and depression, including frontline health care workers, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read our response.
- On May 5 the federal government announced over $252 million to support farmers, food businesses, and food processors who provide essential services to Canadians every day by ensuring a safe and reliable food supply. Read our response.
- On May 5, our COVID-19 Working Group was joined by the Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction. With the discussion of the economy reopening, these conversations are more important than ever.
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
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MAY 12: CANADA'S SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE COVID-19 CRISIS: THE CN PERSPECTIVE (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Join OCC President & CEO Rocco Rossi and Sean Finn, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services and Chief Legal Officer, CN on May 12 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm as they come together for a virtual fireside chat to discuss CN’s perspective on Canada's Supply Chain during the COVID-19 crisis.
The novel coronavirus has had a significant impact on global supply chains. Learn what CN is doing to protect its employees, serve its customers in Canada and the United States, and prepare for the future during these extraordinary times.
Click here to register. Businesses of all industries and sizes are encouraged to attend.
We encourage you to spread the word on social: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn.
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MAY 12: WEBINAR WITH THE HON. MARY NG, MINISTER OF SMALL BUSINESS, EXPORT PROMOTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE (10:30 - 11:00am)
Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce from 10:30 to 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 12 for a discussion with the Hon. Mary Ng, the federal Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of communities across the province. They are currently experiencing unprecedented hardships and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion with Minister Ng will address key questions on relief programs available to small businesses during a time when they need it most, as well as provide insights on what the path to recovery may look like.
Click here to register. Businesses of all industries and sizes are encouraged to attend.
We encourage you to spread the word on social: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn.
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Indispensable Partners in the Fight Against COVID-19
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1. CHAMBER NETWORK ENGAGEMENT
We all have a role to play in the fight against COVID-19. This week we were joined by the Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition and Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Andrea Horwath for our weekly call with the Ontario Chamber Network. We continue to engage with our members, share important updates from the government and listen to concerns and suggestions from Ontario's business community.
2. COVID-19 ADVOCACY
We are taking concerns from the business community and communicating them to all levels of government. We also continue to send letters to government in a coordinated effort to advocate for policy and regulatory changes that will help industry manage the disruption caused by COVID-19. Click here to stay up to date on our advocacy.
3. FAQ FOR BUSINESS
We frequently update our FAQ in response to questions we receive from our members. We encourage you to bookmark this page.
4. #DIFFERENCEMAKERS
As the indispensable partner of business, our member companies are stepping up, joining the fight, and diverting resources to support COVID-19 efforts. Join us in celebrating our #DifferenceMakers on our website.
Some of this week's #DifferenceMakers:
If you know of a business stepping up to help out through this pandemic, please email us!
5. PARTNER WITH US
As the indispensable partner of business, we are eager to share important resources to our network. Let us know if you are interested in supporting Ontario business with services that can we can highlight on our website or webinars that can support businesses during the pandemic, talk to us.
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