Your Voice Matters: Canadian Survey on Business Conditions

During a crisis, relevant and timely data is mission critical, and that is why the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Statistics Canada to understand what businesses are going through during this unprecedented time but also going forward as we recover and return to growth. As COVID-19 continues to disrupt economies around the world, it is essential to have current data to fully understand the extent of the impact on businesses in Canada, and for making informed decisions in the weeks and months ahead.                 We urge you to participate in the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC) .                 This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, which ensures that the information you and your members provide will be kept confidential and used only for statistical and research purposes. The survey will be open until April 10 .

Canadian Business Resilience Network

The Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN) campaign launched this week. The CBRN is a partnership between the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, of which APBOT is a member, the Government of Canada and with Canada's leading business and industry associations, including the Business Council of Canada, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. A key element of the campaign is a microsite dedicated to help Canadian businesses navigate the COVID-19 reality and prepare for recovery. Click here to visit the site.

City of Pickering and Town of Ajax Each Declare State of Emergency

In support of the Province of Ontario’s and Region of Durham’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Deputy Mayor, Kevin Ashe has declared a state of emergency in the City of Pickering to ensure that the municipal government continues to be agile and responsive in managing this rapidly evolving crisis. Learn more.

After careful monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Shaun Collier has taken the unprecedented step to declare a state of emergency in the Town of Ajax. This was done in close consultation with the Town’s Municipal Emergency Control Group.  Learn more.

Upcoming Events

Miss an event? You can find recordings and event handouts from APBOT and many partner events on our COVID-19 information page .

Help the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade #supportbusiness

Do you offer gift cards, online services, take-out or delivery options, or are you doing something special to take care of your employees and clients? Would you like to promote your efforts relating to COVID-19? Simply respond to this email with a brief description of your services, offerings, and ways the community can support you and your business in the coming days and weeks. Remember to attach your business logo or a photo of you at work!

Contact information for APBOT Staff: Nicole Gibson, Executive Director: ngibson@apboardoftrade.com Iris Nicolaison, Business Development Manager: inicolaison@apboardoftrade.com Andra Thurton, Event Planner: athurton@apboardoftrade.com Sam Paterson, Communications & Policy Specialist: spaterson@apboardoftrade.com Meina Lutfi, Executive & Office Administrator: mlutfi@apboardoftrade.com 

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