I bet GTA won’t exit this lockdown on the date we’re supposed to.
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Doug Ford - has your opinion changed?
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Toronto chief medical officer already said restrictions will remain in place, i believe they just extended them until june.
I thought they just extended the lockdown until the 22nd of Feb.
Toronto is officially extending all COVID-19 bylaws until June
Between vaccine shortages, massive workplace outbreaks, the arrival of deadly new viral variants and a reluctance among some citizens to follow socia…
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Another well thought out and reviewed press release and plan by Douggie's team /sarcasm /facepalm.
" Ski hills were initially listed in the province's news release as allowed, but a government spokesperson sent out a statement saying that was a mistake, and they would not be permitted to open.
The province then said later Monday afternoon that the original statement was correct, and ski hills would be allowed to open after all, with certain conditions."
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From a local ski resort:
"We most definitely can re-open in grey, red , yellow etc. The news conference was incorrect and they have since clarified once again that we can open. The Minstry of Sport has also given the green light. What we don't know just yet from Simcoe Muskoka Health is what zone we will open up in. Restrictions will be based on the zone we open in."
" Ski hills were initially listed in the province's news release as allowed, but a government spokesperson sent out a statement saying that was a mistake, and they would not be permitted to open.
The province then said later Monday afternoon that the original statement was correct, and ski hills would be allowed to open after all, with certain conditions."
EDIT:
From a local ski resort:
"We most definitely can re-open in grey, red , yellow etc. The news conference was incorrect and they have since clarified once again that we can open. The Minstry of Sport has also given the green light. What we don't know just yet from Simcoe Muskoka Health is what zone we will open up in. Restrictions will be based on the zone we open in."
Chart shows a pretty significant drop from all time high. Is there a change in the way the numbers are being reported? I remember hearing something about it but never looked into it.
If these numbers are right then we are heading in the right direction.
If these numbers are right then we are heading in the right direction.
Case count is looking better. ICU admissions (and fatalities) lag case count by more than a week.
I'm not sure how many "elective" surgeries have been punted or how we should account for them. Do we try to get them in before ratcheting up covid cases again? Obviously not.
By not leaving time for covid icu cases to drop, douggie is playing the risky game of redlining health care for another few months. I cant say whether that is right or wrong. Lots of problems either way. I am leaning towards calling it another ham fisted attempt based on politics not risk, science, etc but we can only truly know in the rearview mirror.
48Connor
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It's hard to say what the right move is. People are going to let their guard down whether we stayed locked down until June or not.
I say open the province up and see what happens. Give us a case count, either in total or ICU, that will result in another shutdown and we can work on avoiding that.
I say open the province up and see what happens. Give us a case count, either in total or ICU, that will result in another shutdown and we can work on avoiding that.
sburns
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Not sure how I feel about this, other then the gov demostrating there is double standard again.
meh. doc isn't wrong. the teams are under constant testing and strict protocols
that means ****, wasn't there a few out west that already tested positive?
lots of up to date info showing this
Mad Mike
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I'm OK with this.
These young men are entertaining us, they are in the community with the message, they have a really tough travel schedule and have to do everything together. They have their own doctors, they follow strict behavior and testing protocols. Let them use closed restaraunts - it's good for the small business owners. It's not like they are opening clubs with bottle service and puck bunnies, just a change of pace from the boringness of the hotel restaurants they are using now.
i guess these places must be buffets, wouldn't want to have a waiter or get covid because of the privileged
Is it ever enough @Evoex No matter what Doug says, the other parties are gonna **** all over it...and the same goes the other way.
I haven't looked at the budget/details, but all I heard is 'highest debt ever in Ontario....highest annual spending....and the 'experts' are in agreement to have any chance of recovery at the end of this'
Outside of that...more spending for families, more tax credits for low income, and hire more teachers. But I think we have a fairly extensive thread where teachers are **** on, and praised within the same page.
I haven't looked at the budget/details, but all I heard is 'highest debt ever in Ontario....highest annual spending....and the 'experts' are in agreement to have any chance of recovery at the end of this'
Outside of that...more spending for families, more tax credits for low income, and hire more teachers. But I think we have a fairly extensive thread where teachers are **** on, and praised within the same page.
sburns
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Anything about job creation besides the re-training credit. How about trying to encourage business to open up in Ontario/Canada so we can be more self sufficient, and not worry or depend on others for our supply lines. And does this help with inflation, seems to be a bit of a hot topic down south.
2021 Ontario Budget | Ontario.ca
2021 Ontario Budget — Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy
budget.ontario.ca
Helping Workers with the Cost of Training
To help workers get the training they need, the government is introducing the proposed Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit. This would be a temporary, refundable Personal Income Tax credit that would deliver support for 2021. The credit would provide up to $2,000 in relief for 50 per cent of eligible expenses.Expenses Eligible for the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit
Expenses eligible for the proposed Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit would be the same as those that can be claimed for the Canada training credit, which can include the following:
- Personal support worker (PSW) training programs;
- Graphic design programs;
- Heavy machinery training programs; or
- Postsecondary courses that provide credits towards a degree, diploma or certificate.
Providing Employment and Training Supports – COVID‑19 Response
Ontario continues to support workers hardest hit by the COVID‑19 pandemic by investing an additional $614.3 million during 2020–21 and 2021–22 to provide targeted employment and training supports. This includes up to:
- $85.0 million to support the Skills Development Fund to help training and employment organizations assist workers during the province’s economic recovery. The funded projects will give laid-off workers immediate access to training supports or new jobs, improve the quality of training, support traditionally underrepresented groups, increase apprentice registrations and completion, better serve local communities and support the talent needs of small businesses. These additional funds will bring the government’s investment up to $115 million.
- $117.3 million to assist women, racialized individuals, Indigenous peoples, youth and people with disabilities who are facing the highest rates of unemployment during the pandemic. This funding will help remove barriers and offer training opportunities so they can get the in-demand skills they need for good jobs and get connected with employers looking to grow their businesses.
- $157.2 million to provide workers in the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic — including the hospitality and tourism sectors — with career counselling and urgent training to find new careers and good jobs. This support will be provided by Employment Ontario’s range of client services and community development programs.
- $60.8 million to upgrade and expand high-speed internet and other digital infrastructure so community organizations, training providers and colleges can provide employment and training services remotely to workers in every corner of the province, including rural, remote and Northern regions.
- $194 million to further support Ontario workers with additional employment and training programs and services that are responsive to the province’s economic recovery.
- These investments reflect increased funding provided by the federal government under the Canada-Ontario Workforce Development Agreement. Ontario welcomes this time-limited additional funding. However, increased flexibility and longer-term funding is critical to support economic recovery and longer-term growth.
Graphic design? wtf, how did that get special mention? That is a huge loser. Easily sent offshore and very little reason for people to pay premium local rates. A friend was a partner in a graphic design firm and made slightly more than minimum wage.2021 Ontario Budget | Ontario.ca
2021 Ontario Budget — Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy
Helping Workers with the Cost of Training
To help workers get the training they need, the government is introducing the proposed Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit. This would be a temporary, refundable Personal Income Tax credit that would deliver support for 2021. The credit would provide up to $2,000 in relief for 50 per cent of eligible expenses.
Expenses Eligible for the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit
Expenses eligible for the proposed Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit would be the same as those that can be claimed for the Canada training credit, which can include the following:
- Personal support worker (PSW) training programs;
- Graphic design programs;
- Heavy machinery training programs; or
- Postsecondary courses that provide credits towards a degree, diploma or certificate.
Providing Employment and Training Supports – COVID‑19 Response
Ontario continues to support workers hardest hit by the COVID‑19 pandemic by investing an additional $614.3 million during 2020–21 and 2021–22 to provide targeted employment and training supports. This includes up to:
- $85.0 million to support the Skills Development Fund to help training and employment organizations assist workers during the province’s economic recovery. The funded projects will give laid-off workers immediate access to training supports or new jobs, improve the quality of training, support traditionally underrepresented groups, increase apprentice registrations and completion, better serve local communities and support the talent needs of small businesses. These additional funds will bring the government’s investment up to $115 million.
- $117.3 million to assist women, racialized individuals, Indigenous peoples, youth and people with disabilities who are facing the highest rates of unemployment during the pandemic. This funding will help remove barriers and offer training opportunities so they can get the in-demand skills they need for good jobs and get connected with employers looking to grow their businesses.
- $157.2 million to provide workers in the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic — including the hospitality and tourism sectors — with career counselling and urgent training to find new careers and good jobs. This support will be provided by Employment Ontario’s range of client services and community development programs.
- $60.8 million to upgrade and expand high-speed internet and other digital infrastructure so community organizations, training providers and colleges can provide employment and training services remotely to workers in every corner of the province, including rural, remote and Northern regions.
- $194 million to further support Ontario workers with additional employment and training programs and services that are responsive to the province’s economic recovery.
- These investments reflect increased funding provided by the federal government under the Canada-Ontario Workforce Development Agreement. Ontario welcomes this time-limited additional funding. However, increased flexibility and longer-term funding is critical to support economic recovery and longer-term growth.
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