The mayor’s economic recovery task force met virtually for the first time on Thursday. Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger has said that the goal is to help employers get back on their feet as the economy reopens amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than two dozen people have been invited to join the task force, representing business, tourism and hospitality, the cultural sector, non-profit organizations and post-secondary institutions. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The membership increased to 27 on Wednesday when city council agreed to representation from the Social Planning and Research Council.