TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on small businesses and reopening:
“As Ontario continues to reopen, so many small businesses across the province are still struggling and desperately need support.
That’s why I continue to call on the Premier to:
Provide a third round of funding from the Small Business Support GrantExpand eligibility …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that Ontario will enter Stage 1 of the reopening plan on Friday:
“After the Premier’s lack of clarity and information teasing, small businesses finally have some clarity on when they will be able to reopen.
But small businesses are not out …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the lack of clarity for small business reopening:
“The Premier’s unclear reopening plan is causing more chaos and confusion for small business owners.
Instead of teasing an early reopening, the Premier needs to provide a transparent plan so small businesses can properly prepare.
In April …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding Ontario’s small businesses:“The Premier is turning a blind eye to Ontario’s struggling small businesses.
The Small Business Support Grant needs to be tripled to account for the most recent stay-at-home order.
And the eligibility expanded so even more small businesses don’t fall through the cracks.
The …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the Ontario Small Business Support Grant:
“The government has been pinching pennies when it comes to supporting small businesses during the pandemic.
Their support has been late, slow and not enough.
The government’s Support Grant of $10 – 20k is inadequate for small businesses that have …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on Ontario’s small businesses:
“Today marks 100 consecutive days of lockdown in Toronto and Peel, where small businesses remain closed.
Sadly, 30% of small business owners across the province worry they will have to close permanently. And the average debt across all small businesses is $208,000.
It’s …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to Premier Ford’s announcement on the ending of the state of emergency and stay-at-home order:
“We all agree that Ontario’s small businesses need a safe pathway to reopening.
But the Premier is setting us up to fail if he refuses to invest in the necessary …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on reopening the economy:
“Small businesses are hanging on by a thread, and the Government’s teasing of when or if they’ll be allowed to reopen is adding to the frustration.
For months these businesses have been forced to stay closed while big box stores have been allowed …
TORONTO, ON — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier’s press conference:
“The Premier needs to show that he cares more about small businesses than big box stores.
The Premier says he’s for the little guy, but in reality he’s taking marching orders from Walmart.
I’m alarmed that decisions about business activity are …
TORONTO, ON — Mike Schreiner released the following statement:
“From the onset of this pandemic, I’ve been worried that only the Amazons and Walmarts of the world would survive.
We must give independent retailers a fighting chance, but the Premier is failing to do what he can to prevent mass closures on mainstreet.
While I …