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Toronto City Council · 2021-02-02 · 2021.MM28.29

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Business Licenses and COVID-19 Related Closures - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

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2021-02-02 · Toronto City Council · deferred

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City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, deferred consideration of Motion MM28.29 to the Special City Council meeting on March 10, 2021.

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Through the COVID-19 pandemic small businesses have closed due to Provincial orders and suffered great financial hardship.

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Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report through the 2021 Budget Process on options to aid licensed businesses impacted due to COVID-19 closures, including, but not limited to the following: a. reducing or eliminating 2021 renewal fees; and b. extending the 90 day licence cancellation period to 120, 150, 180, and 365 days.

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