To help stem the tide of the third wave and prevent workplace outbreaks, our government has launched a new rapid testing portal making it easier for all essential businesses to…
Expedited workplace closures – what employers can expect As I indicated in my previous email, on April 11, 2021, an order of the provincial health officer (PHO) delegated specific powers…
Coaticook, Quebec's grocer, Dominic Arsenault, is recognized in the province's National Assembly for his dedication and work during the pandemic. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=480209676584746
As CFIG members know, one of our top priorities over the last few years, is to keep fighting for continued reductions in credit card interchange fees. Last fall, reductions were…
Implementing Stronger Enforcement, Travel Restrictions, Public Health Measures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives April 16, 2021 Office of the Premier Table of Contents ContentQuick FactsAdditional ResourcesRelated…
Today, the provincial health officer (PHO) announced an order delegating specific powers of the Public Health Act to WorkSafeBC prevention officers. The powers delegated to our prevention officers are limited to serving…
News Release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/61029/ontario-enacts-provincial-emergency-and-stay-at-home-order Effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the government is issuing a province-wide Stay-at-Home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, such…
More than 300,000 front-line workers, including first responders, grocery store employees, and teachers and child care workers, will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations over the coming weeks as the Province’s…
Here is an update on Ontario government’s plan to move into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan; which focuses on vaccinating populations based on age and risk. This…
CBC News story PDF download: Why small business say they need Ottawa's help to get some relief on credit card fees https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/credit-card-fees-online-pandemic-small-business-1.5905596