The City of Toronto, through the Mayor’s Economic Support and Recovery Task Force, has issued a survey to local businesses about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting them and what information and support they need.
According to a press release, the city’s first priority during the COVID-19 pandemic is to protect the health and safety of Toronto residents, “however the economic impact of this pandemic will also take a toll on the livelihoods of Toronto residents and businesses.”
“Toronto is the economic engine for Ontario and Canada,” said Mayor John Tory. “It is critical that we heed the advice of Toronto’s Medical Officer, Dr. Eileen de Villa and do everything we can to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19, but I am also committed to ensuring we are doing everything we can to support residents and businesses through this challenging time.”
Tory says he will continue working with provincial and federal governments, to minimize the economic impact, support businesses, employees and residents now, “and see an economic recovery take place as soon as possible.”
The survey will be sent to more than 20,000 businesses as well as Business Improvement Associations. It’s also available on the City’s COVID-19 web page at toronto.ca/covid19 under the Economic Support & Recovery tab.
“Toronto entered this crisis on a strong economic footing, and we will get through this if we work together. That is why the City is launching a survey to determine the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and their employees and to learn what supports from the City are needed,” said Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, chair of the economic and community development committee.