IN THE NEWS

 
As announced in February, self-employed workers who applied for the CERB and would have qualified based on their gross income are not required to repay the benefit, provided they also met all other eligibility criteria.


While Ontario government continues to work with the federal government to further support vulnerable workers by doubling payments made through the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) program, the province will introduce legislation that, if passed, will offer up to three paid sick days per employee.
Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen
June 11, 2021


StaySafe COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program
Workplace Self-Screening Kits

  • Keep your employees safe with FREE COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self Screening Kits!
  • Free for all businesses in Aurora with 150 employees or less
  • Asymptomatic employees test themselves twice per week
  • Results take 15-20 minutes
  • Once order is received, we will arrange a date & time for pick-up.
OEB Announces New Electricity Rates / Program Update
The OEB has announced further updates to the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), which provides rebates for charities and small businesses. As of May 1st, small business/registered charity customers can receive up to $1,500β€”for electricity and natural gas bills, respectively.
APPLY BEFORE JUNE 30, 2021
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
The Government has announced an extension of CEBA to help small businesses from March 31st to June 30, 2021.
Government Updates

Please click on the links below to read updates from the municipal, provincial and federal governments

Update from Mayor Mrakas, Town of Aurora, read here

Update from Christine Elliott, MPP Newmarket-Aurora, read here

Update from Michael Parsa, MPP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, read here

Update from Leona Alleslev, MP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, read here

Update from Tony Van Bynen, MP Newmarket-Aurora, read here