The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: City of Toronto announces enhanced COVID-19 supports for targeted neighbourhoods, a message from Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Metrolinx photo series captures faces of transit workers who’ve kept system moving through tough year, and more news:
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response
Ontario Appoints New Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
City of Toronto announces enhanced COVID-19 supports for targeted neighbourhoods
Vaughan: Expanding online services
A Message From Mayor Bonnie Crombie
Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s COVID-19 Update for November 25, 2020
COVID-19 Lockdown: Mississauga Offers Tools and Supports for Local Small Businesses
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
ULI Toronto: Tower Renewal Check Up: Confronting the Private Sector Rental Affordability Challenge
Debt, Housing and Mental Health are Major Pandemic Concerns in Canada
CAPREIT Ranks in Top Quartile For 7th Consecutive Year in Kincentric Best Employers Program
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Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.