Original Post from the OAAS website OCTOBER 23, 2020: With the current provincial government restrictions and concern for public health, the Ontario Association of Agricultural
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Working At Heights Extension
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New commercial rent relief program: – Goes directly to tenants – If revenue losses of 70%+ then government assists with 65% – If revenue losses
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Federal wage subsidy extended into summer 2021: throne speech
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