Group demands details on the province's next steps
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the provincial government to release more details about the next stage of re-opening.
The group is urging the province to communicate its plan on lifting all capacity restrictions for businesses, as well as develop a plan allowing small businesses to stay open if there's another wave of COVID-19 cases.
CFIB President Dan Kelly says businesses in certain sectors need the government to let them know what to expect after Step Three.
"The wedding industry has lost a second consecutive year. Tourism has lost most of the summer season. Gyms can only use half their space. We are still a long way from business as usual. Government needs to let these businesses know now when they can get back to full capacity and truly begin their recovery."
The group is also calling on the government to immediately remove capacity restrictions in all public health units where 70 percent of eligible residents are fully immunized against the virus.
This comes after Health Minister Christine Elliott confirmed this morning that 80 percent of eligible Ontarians have received their first vaccination, which is one of the benchmarks required for the province to advance past Step Three.

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