Clearview Chamber Of Commerce
220 Huron St, P.O. Box 1049
Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0
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ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: COVID-19 UPDATE
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Monday, June 8, 2020
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IMPORTANT CHAMBER NETWORK INFORMATION
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CANADIAN CHAMBER POLICY RESOLUTIONS DUE JUNE 30
- If you are planning to participate in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s policy resolution process for 2020, the deadline to submit a resolution is June 30. You can submit a resolution here, or consult the guide for further details.
- For any questions, please contact Rebecca Derry or Ian Faris.
JOIN THE ONTARIO CAUCUS ADVISORY COUNCIL
- Want to support your fellow chambers in the 2020 Canadian Chamber of Commerce policy resolution process? Interested in discussing and debating the proposed resolutions? Join the Ontario Caucus Advisory Council, a group that meets regularly throughout the summer to review proposed resolutions, suggest amendments, and guide Ontario chambers’ votes.
- Contact Ashley Challinor to join or for more information.
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KEY UPDATES
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MORE BUSINESSES AND SERVICES TO OPEN
- Today, the Ontario government announced that it is moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province.
- Effective Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the limit on social gatherings will increase from five to 10 people across the province, regardless of whether a region has moved to Stage 2.
- For a complete list of regions entering stage 2 and businesses that can reopen, please click here.
- Read the OCC's response.
BANNING COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS
- The Premier has ordered legislation to ban all commercial evictions for those who qualify for the commercial rent relief program. The ban on evictions took effect on June 3 and will last until August 31. Learn more.
ONTARIO EXTENDING OUTDOOR PATIOS
- The Ontario government will allow restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff once licensed establishments are permitted to fully reopen for business. Learn more.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION
- The federal government will soon allow limited exemptions to current border restrictions to allow immediate family — such as spouses, children and parents of minor children — of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to re-enter Canada.
- The Prime Minister stressed that anybody coming to Canada will be subject to a strict 14-day quarantine. Learn more.
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Additional Updates
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- We were joined by the Hon. Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance & Chair of Ontario’s Jobs and Recovery Committee for an Ontario Business Advisory Council roundtable this afternoon.
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Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity
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On June 4, the Ontario government announced the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity, a new advisory group that will provide advice on how young people can overcome social and economic barriers and achieve success.
The council will also advise the government on long-term actions that can be taken to support youth during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Premier also announced an investment of $1.5 million for organizations that are supporting Black families and youth recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Council is currently recruiting members. If you are interested in joining apply here.
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
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Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 11 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for a discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the food processing industry across the province. This exciting conversation with industry leaders, will provide a timely overview of the current state of the food processing supply chain and the steps for recovery and strengthening of the industry.
Guest Panelists:
- Lyndon Ashton - Centre Manager for the Canadian Food and Wine Institute's Innovation Centre, Niagara College
- Dwight Konings - Vice President, Global Client Development, North America, The Advantage Group
- Rory McAlpine - Senior Vice President, Government and Industry Relations, Maple Leaf Foods
- Moderated by: David Linton - Partner, BDO Canada LLP
Click here to register. See our latest webinars here: occ.ca/webinars.
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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. We continue to engage with our members, share important updates from the government and listen to concerns and suggestions from Ontario's business community.
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2. COVID-19 ADVOCACY
We are taking concerns from the business community and communicating them to all levels of government. Click here to stay up to date on our advocacy.
3. #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. If you know a business stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 please let us know.
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Join our mailing list for important COVID-19 updates.
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