In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce want to support our Members by providing relevant and up-to-date information. This includes government announcements and support programs, resources, webinars, surveys, and other important updates.
This is a collaborative email to share information that applies to our memberships at large, sent on behalf of the Grimsby Chamber, Lincoln Chamber, and West Lincoln Chamber.
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From the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce |
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Province Extends Stay-At-Home Order and Issues Additional Restrictions |
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Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that, effective immediately, the stay-at-home order would be extended by two weeks, to a total of six weeks. In addition, the following new measures will be taken:
- Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, outdoor gatherings will be restricted to persons from the same household. People who live alone may join one other household.
- Effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, non-essential construction must stop.
- Outdoor amenities, such as golf courses, playgrounds, and soccer pitches, will be closed.
- Big-box retail capacity will be reduced further, to 25%.
- Effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, places of worship will be limited to 10 people indoors.
- Checkpoints will be set up at provincial borders, with travel limited to essential purposes (work and transport of goods) only, as of 12:01 a.m. on April 19.
- Law enforcement will be given special powers to enforce restrictions. This includes stopping pedestrians and vehicles to verify the purpose of travel. Refusal to cooperate will result in a $750 fine.
- Workplaces and offices will be inspected to verify that stay-at-home orders are being followed. Everyone who can work from home must do so.
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Ontario Supporting Business Investment and Prosperity during COVID-19 |
The Ontario government is proposing new red tape and burden reduction measures intended to minimize existing barriers on businesses and support a long-term recovery plan. Today, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, announced...
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Ontario Supporting the Non-Profit Sector During COVID-19 |
The Ontario government is providing more than $42 million to help 559 non-profit organizations across the province to support staff and volunteers, reimagine programing and renovate facilities as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Ontario Announces Emergency Child Care for Critical Frontline Workers |
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Ontario Now Accepting Public Feedback to Strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct |
The Ontario government has launched a 90-day consultation to obtain feedback on how to strengthen municipal codes of conduct. With the support of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the province is working to better..
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Statement of Support for Niagara’s Small Businesses from Regional Chair and Niagara Mayors |
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our community. Lives have been lost and our most trusted systems have been challenged. This third wave and the Province’s stay-at-home order is having a massive impact on residents and businesses...
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As of April 16, adults 60 and older and Indigenous adults 18 and older can get a vaccine. |
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
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Workplace Recovery Toolkit |
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The Vaccine Resource Hub provides businesses with a one-stop-shop to help in building vaccine confidence amongst their team. This includes practical guidance for how employers can speak with their employees about vaccinations.
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Federal Budget to be Presented Monday – What Will be in it for Business?
On April 19, the federal government will deliver its first budget in over two years. The budget is expected to provide a full accounting of all government spending through the pandemic, which has sent the deficit for the fiscal year to almost $400 billion.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be watching to see what commitments are made and how the budget shapes up for businesses.
A few weeks ago, they shared what we hope to see in the budget, which includes helping business create jobs, getting women back to work, investing in Canada, going digital and reducing the impacts of climate change.
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The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) recently launched its 2021-2031 Strategic Planning Process, welcoming members of the watershed community to get involved in shaping the next 10 years of conservation. Find more information here.
A very important part of this process is the public consultation survey which is available until May 6, 2021.
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Contact Your Local Chamber |
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Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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West Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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