Precedent suggests that it can be good to strike while the iron is hot — and also that snap elections can bring governments down. That leaves Canada’s first ministers facing some tricky choices.
Will restaurants survive the pandemic?
Hospitality makes up a large part of the economy in Ontario, and few industries have been hit harder throughout the pandemic. Patio season brought a reprieve to restaurants, but with cases rising and cold weather stopping people from eating outside, the next few months could be even harder. The Agenda discusses the challenges to this industry and what could be done to save it.
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