By MPP Toby Barrett Small business is the backbone of our economy. Since the pandemic started last March my office has been hearing from those impacted. That’s why our government has invested so much in supporting small business to get through these times. Tightened restrictions and shutdown were put in place to help stop the … Continue reading “Is your small business affected by the shutdown?”
Year: 2021
Ontario increases protection in Haldimand-Norfolk long-term care homes
PORT DOVER – MPP Toby Barrett has announced the Ontario government is investing an additional $1.434 million to increase prevention and containment efforts in long-term care homes across Haldimand-Norfolk during this second wave of COVID-19. The new funding will reduce the risk of the virus from entering long-term care homes from the community by covering eligible expenses … Continue reading “Ontario increases protection in Haldimand-Norfolk long-term care homes”
For immediate release: Jan. 25, 2021 Province investing $5.1 Million for infrastructure projects in Haldimand-Norfolk SIMCOE – The Ontario government is providing funding for infrastructure projects in small, rural and northern communities through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) to support municipalities as they build and repair roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. In 2021, Haldimand-Norfolk will receive more … Continue reading “Barrett announces Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 21, 2021 HALDIMAND COUNTY — Ontario’s Digital Main Street Program and Student Digital Service Squads, launched as a $57 million partnership between the Ontario and federal governments, are helping connect tech-savvy students, $2,500 in government grants and online training with local small businesses who need help launching and expanding their online stores … Continue reading “Ontario’s Digital Main Street program helps Haldimand County small businesses build and expand online stores during COVID-19”
By MPP Toby Barrett Following the December 26 province-wide shutdown, Premier Ford, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, has now declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Given the continuing spread of coronavirus, increasing pressures on intensive care units and troubling future … Continue reading “Unless it’s essential, all are asked to stay home”
Applications now open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
Province providing up to $20,000 for eligible businesses impacted by provincewide shutdown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 15, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible small businesses who have … Continue reading “Applications now open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant”
By MPP Toby Barrett Next month marks the 15th anniversary of the illegal occupation of Caledonia’s Douglas Creek Estates subdivision, and the consequent 15 years of road blockades, detours, intimidation, and confrontation. Next month also marks the blockade of the Caledonia Bypass, one year ago on February 24, in support of the Wet’suwet’en Coastal Gaslink pipeline … Continue reading “Fifteen years of lawlessness in Caledonia must end”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 12, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government is providing new financial supports for individuals, families and small businesses, as they do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the province’s health care system during the Provincewide Shutdown. The province is expanding the Support for Learners program to include secondary … Continue reading “Safer at Home Programs provide relief to Ontario families”
Helping Ontario farmers protect Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds
Applications for LEADS program being accepted this month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 11, 2021 SIMCOE — The governments of Canada and Ontario will soon be accepting applications for a new round of project funding to help farmers improve environmental sustainability and water quality in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds. In addition to protecting Ontario’s … Continue reading “Helping Ontario farmers protect Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 8, 2020 SIMCOE – The province’s Rural Economic Development (RED) program is open to municipalities and non-profit organizations as part of the government’s commitment to creating jobs, boosting growth and encouraging investment in rural communities. The funding is to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario and opens doors to … Continue reading “Rural Economic Development program is now open”