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COVID-19: Ottawa small business property tax cut proposed for 2022

small businesses a break on property taxes while asking big box stores to foot the bill for any losses in revenue.The proposal is among a package of COVID-19 recovery supports that still require approval from city council and, in some cases, the province.The new tax subclass would reduce property taxes by 10 per cent for roughly 4,700 commercial properties in Ottawa that are home to some 7,800 small businesses. The subclass would cover slightly more than a third of the 12,000 commercial and industrial properties in the city.

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What does reopening mean for small businesses? Financial expert breaks it down

On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his plans to gradually reopen, as the province is no longer in a state of emergency. This news comes as a relief to small-business owners who can begin to reopen their doors to customers. The stay-at-home order will remain in effect in Toronto, York Region and Peel Region until at least Feb.

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Canadian small businesses seeking overhaul to government relief programs

More than 200K small businesses could close permanently amid pandemic, CFIB says “We were put in a situation we had to take the money,” he says. “Our sales were cut in half, sometimes more.

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Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment program extended: province

province announced it has extended the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) program to help businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.Launched in April 2020, businesses will be eligible for an additional payment for January.Since public health orders surrounding business restrictions have changed since the program was renewed for December, the province encourages businesses to re-evaluate their eligibility for December and January payments.

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Some southern Alberta small businesses frustrated with extended COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions being extended until at least Jan. 21., one hair salon owner in Medicine Hat started an online petition asking the Alberta government to allow the beauty industry to get back to work.Hemsing says those in the personal service industry have always practised proper sanitization procedures, even before the pandemic.

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Consumers will choose as Kingston’s small business owners react to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions

Ontario to enter ‘provincewide shutdown’ on Boxing Day Cyndy Gibson is owner/operator of Agent 99/Whit Kingston, a clothing store in the downtown area.“Ultimately we are in the hands of the consumer, so they can click to shop online from Amazon, too, if they want, or they can choose to support us — and we’ve been seeing that,” Gibson said.At this point, we know that big box stores that offer essentials like groceries will be permitted to continue to offer in-person shopping, but with a reduced capacity of 25 per cent.

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Saskatchewan businesses forced to update business model due to COVID-19 offered rebate

Saskatchewan could soon receive rebates to help address the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The province announced the new Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate (SRAR) aimed at supporting businesses as they adapt their business models to the current economic conditions.

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Coronavirus: Ontario retail businesses banking on some holiday magic

COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses that rely on a little holiday magic are struggling if not shutting down entirely. Lockdowns ahead of Black Friday a blow to small retailers The Miracle pop-up bar has become something of a tradition for west-enders in Toronto.

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Coronavirus: Moncton-area businesses grieve loss of Atlantic Bubble

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Nov. 27

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:The City of Toronto said it is launching CurbTO registration for small businesses which allows for temporary pick-up zones.As Toronto remains under the Grey – Lockdown category the city said it will re-purpose parking locations along main streets for short-term parking of no more than 10 minutes.“Blue signs are put in place to identify the temporary parking locations and City staff are working with Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement to plan enforcement and help ensure that the designated parking locations are used appropriately,” the City said.Retail businesses are limited to curbside pickup and delivery only in Toronto.

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Small Manitoba businesses sidelined during critical time due to ‘essential only’ rule: CFIB

coronavirus cases.All retailers will only be allowed to sell essential items to in-person shoppers and must remove all non-essential items from public access.Many big-box retailers have stayed open since Code Red restrictions went into effect Nov. 12, selling everything on their shelves, because part of their inventory includes items listed as essential under provincial health rules.

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Microfinance Ireland opens new €15m Covid-19 fund

State-backed fund Microfinance Ireland has opened its new €15m Covid-19 fund to support small businesses through the current period of uncertainty and to protect jobs that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic here.

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Coronavirus deals 2nd blow to businesses in Toronto’s construction-laden Little Jamaica

Toronto‘s Little Jamaica, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant doubling down on the fight to survive.Heavy congestion and construction from the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit (LRT) project has kept customers away from the west-end neighbourhood for almost nine years. It has wiped out many of the Black businesses that line this stretch from Allen Road to Keele Street––and with them, Black history and Afro-Caribbean culture.Then COVID-19 hit in March, and delivered the second half of the one-two economic punch dealt to this historic community.

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Coronavirus: Quebec presents its economic update

coronavirus pandemic, there’s a budget deficit between $12 billion and $15 billion.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Liberals have criticized the government, saying it hasn’t done enough to support local businesses, and members hope to see more funds to help merchants.“We’re saying right now that we need to have a plan to save all the small and medium-sized companies,” said Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade on Thursday.“They cannot just tell us that everything that they’ve done has worked so far. We see that companies are going bankrupt every day.

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Coronavirus: Struggling London, Ont., small business owner says landlord reluctant to apply for rent relief plan

A new assistant program aimed at supporting small businesses amid the novel coronavirus pandemic has begun to accept applications, but a small business owner in London, Ont., says her landlord was not enthusiastic to apply.

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Phase 3 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan challenging for some fitness, dance studios

Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan is set to begin June 8.

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Downtown London launches campaign, contest to help core businesses impacted by COVID-19

A new campaign is looking to help small businesses in London’s downtown core that have been hit hard by emergency measures implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Quebec government delays providing restaurateurs reopening guide

On Friday Quebec’s Minister of Tourism, Caroline Proulx, said the government would send a reopening guide to restaurateurs in the province amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but later walked back her decision.

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Expert offers a COVID-19 action plan for small Edmonton businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered everyday business practices, with new challenges to come as the economy reopens.

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Coronavirus: Montreal small businesses upset they’re closed while big box stores remain open

Many independent business owners in Montreal are frustrated that they remain closed while big box retailers who sell competing items are allowed to stay open

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Nova Scotia to provide temporary financial help for small businesses

Nova Scotia government announced Friday that it will launch a new financial support program to help small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.

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U.S. small businesses wait for more funding after $349B coronavirus fund dries up

The government’s lending program for small businesses is tapped out, and business owners who still need loans are waiting on Congress to approve more funding.

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Manitoba small business owners struggling during coronavirus pandemic

It’s been a tough month for small businesses across the country and Manitoba is no exception.

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N.S. small businesses say rent deferral program places full burden on them

Across the province, small businesses are being forced to shut down to adhere to provincial regulations set out in the Public Health Act.

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