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  Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659
  
  Wednesday, March 25, 2020
  
  The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces follow ..
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  I want to take this time to update everyone on what the Chamber knows and what we are doing in regards to Covid-19 The past week has seen many more cases in this province and across ..
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Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan (updated regularly)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses.

Support for individuals

General support for individuals

Support for people facing unemployment

Support for people sick or quarantined

Support for people unable to work

The new Emergency Care Benefit

Support for people with low and modest income

Support for seniors

Eased the rules for Registered Retirement Income Funds

Support for students and recent graduates

A moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans

Support to businesses

Avoid layoffs

Access to credit

Supporting financial market liquidity

Launch an Insure Mortgage Purchase Program

More flexibility

More time to pay their income taxes

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