Donna Dooher, co-owner of Toronto-based Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, is among the very worried. She shut down the restaurant, which she’s owned with her husband since the mid 80s, at the beginning of this week. She was troubled that people continued to come out in droves to dine in and felt “it was time for us to do our part.″ The restaurant employed about 55 staff, who are now out of work.
Many of the respondents are considering closing down permanently, Wasser said, citing answers provided to a question on whether the owners had plans in place if the situation worsens in their area.“If this lasts longer than two months, we will be wiped out without any help,″ one respondent wrote.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday an up to $82-billion spending package to help Canadians and businesses through the pandemic.
It is asking for more co-ordination with banks to make flexible arrangements for loans and mortgages, including payment-free periods, and flexible arrangements from landlords on rent, as well as no-eviction orders. It wants flexibility and relief on sales and property taxes, and more assistance to prevent further layoffs.
We should be starting with major banks, the government should be forcing a PAUSE on Loans, mortgages and fees for people the most vulnerable . That should then 'Trickle down to businesses, landlords etc on the need to lay off staff, evict people for because of the cash crunch
I'm not sure why this is so difficult to figure out. Freeze all rent & lease payments, freeze all utility charges, support the people & MAKE the corporations pay for it! They've had a free ride for too long!