Good Morning All, It's Monday and the start of week 4 of shut downs. Over the weekend our NDP MPP Peter Tabuns and his party presented a proposal to the Ford government to provide assistance to small businesses and landlords. Please note that I've included Peter in the top send line of this email so if you wish to send comments and feedback - you know the drill - hit the "reply all" key. The proposal is below. Thanks, Susan…

Hi All, Our Federal MP Julie Dabrusin has sent an update - see below. Please note that I've included Julie in the top send line of this email - should you wish to send a reply to Julie please hit "reply all". Thanks kindly, SusanGood Afternoon,As we end another challenging week I wanted to send a quick update to make sure you are all up to speed on the latest federal efforts to support businesses and employers. * The Canadian…

Good Afternoon All, It's Friday and today I'd like to cover some things that I wasn't able to get to this week. First I would like to thank all of you for emailing our government reps many times this week and adding your voices to our push for appropriate help for small business owners and landlords. I'd also like to thank Angie and Ally from Route 504 PR - they have worked long and hard trying to get our messages…

Good Morning All, I've just listened to the PM's morning address and he opened by saying "ask for help if you need it". He also stated that he will be doing a call tonight with all of the Premiers to discuss what's needed. Julie - we've been asking for help for small business owners and their landlords. In yesterday's email we detailed the issues: - 75% wage subsidy isn't helpful for all of the small businesses that have been mandated…

Yes it's me again but I'm departing from my usual topics and updates....everyone is under so much pressure and stress - everyone - so for 5 minutes and 35 seconds can I recommend that you click on the link below and just enjoy, sing along, dance - whatever floats your boat. It's 5 minutes and 35 seconds well worth spending :-) Julie Andrews singing about Covid-19 in the Sound of Music! Enjoy!

Hi All, Since my last email a bit earlier, one of our BIA members sent me the information below that they received from their bank regarding information on the $40k loan. I've read through what CIBC sent to this member and maybe I'm wrong but.... I don't think the parameters of this loan will work for most you????? Again, I've included Julie, Peter and Paula in the top send line of this email so please include them if you want…