A 28-day lockdown aimed at curbing a spike in COVID-19 cases includes the closure of non-essential retail stores. Tracy Pepe wonders why Ford doesn't seem to be having those same conversations with small businesses owners. Some ‘big box’ retailers are allowed to remain operating for in-store shopping during a 28-day ‘lockdown’ aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. We're already estimating one in seven small businesses will permanently close as a result of COVID-19. We're already estimating one in seven small businesses will permanently close as a result of COVID-19."

Source: CBC News November 25, 2020 09:00 UTC