New act protects Ontario small businesses from evictions

TORONTO, June 18, 2020 — Yesterday, the Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, temporarily halting or reversing evictions of commercial tenants and protecting them from being locked out or having their assets seized during COVID-19. The legislation applies to businesses that are eligible for federal/provincial rent assistance for evictions from May 1, 2020 until … Continue reading New act protects Ontario small businesses from evictions