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Small businesses seek extra hiring aid in federal budget to help with recovery
The hiring incentive and two other programs aimed at hard-hit businesses are scheduled to expire in early May.
Small businesses seek extra hiring aid in federal budget to help with recovery
The hiring incentive and two other programs aimed at hard-hit businesses are scheduled to expire in early May.
Supply chain woes slashing Canadian manufacturing, hurting small businesses
A new survey by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters found nine out of 10 companies in the sector are grappling with supply chain issues.
Looming interest rate hikes could deal another major blow to COVID-battered SMEs, biz group says
Canadian Federation of Independent Business boss Dan Kelly says expected rate hikes will pack a wallop for retailers, restaurants and other mainstreet enterprises in a
‘A delicate balancing act’: businesses in protest zone agonize over whether to open or close
Downtown merchants say they’ve spent the past 13 days weighing the benefits of bringing in whatever revenue they can against concerns for employee and customer
Ontario businesses want to know if they can reopen on Jan. 26
Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO said now that the province has said schools will return on Monday, it’s time to provide clarity for businesses.
Feds loosen eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers
Lockdown Program will now offer wage and rent subsidies ranging between 25 and 75 per cent to employers who are subject to capacity restrictions of
Ford government pledges billions in pandemic recovery spending, faces years of deep deficits
New provincial budget tabled Wednesday projects Ontario will run a deficit of $26.2 billion next year and $18.7 billion in 2023-24.
Canadian small businesses rack up $135B in debt to survive pandemic: Report
Survey suggests the average small business owner has accrued $170,000 in debt, with businesses in the hospitality, recreation and service sectors most indebted.
Ottawa business coalition boss blasts ‘unfairness’ of new COVID-19 restrictions
Mark Kaluski says the province needs to crack down on big-box retailers such as Costco and Walmart if it really wants to get the virus
Feds to create EI-like benefit for gig, contract workers, extend rent relief program
The $80-billion Canada Emergency Response Benefit is set to wind down over the coming weeks, with those who are EI-eligible to start drawing assistance that
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