Coronavirus

Is Toronto's Lockdown Bad for Ontario?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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Forty per cent of the country's manufactured goods come from Toronto and regions surrounding it. But with the city in extended stay-at-home orders, what are the consequences for the rest of the province and country when the city is out of order. Jan De Silva, CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade; and Toronto City Councillor Joe Cressy discuss the difficult balance of protecting public-health and supporting business and the economy.
Episode:
Extended Lockdown Consequences
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Economy Politics
Aired:
Feb 26, 2021
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