Item - 2020.EC18.14
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on December 7, 2020. The Economic and Community Development Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
EC18.14 - Request to Limit the Sale of Non-Essential Goods at Big-Box Stores to Level the Playing Field for Smaller Retailers
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Referred the Item to the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, for consideration and report back.
Origin
Summary
Small retail stores have been instructed to close their doors for in-person shopping following the Province's announcement of a second COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This mandate leaves small retailers vulnerable to losing business since they are unable to service more customers, pay their employees and afford rent. The request to limit the in-person sale of non-essential goods from big-box stores will provide an opportunity for our local neighborhood shops to remain open. This will help level out the playing field between big-box stores and smaller independently-owned small businesses.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-159198.pdf
Motions
That:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee refer the Item to the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, for consideration and report back.