The government will extend grants of as much as $300 million to restaurants and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These businesses have had receipts shredded by the unprecedented closures brought about by C-19. The money can be used to help offset fixed costs such as hydro bills and property taxes. The announcement was made by a rather-tired-looking Premier Ford. He and all ministers along with civil servants and health workers are working long days. Other announcements are seen in the clips below. He asks consumers and suppliers to think of “mom and pop” businesses to sustain the economy.
