Item - 2023.MM6.1

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on May 10, 2023 without amendments.

MM6.1 - Supporting Small Businesses: Calling on the Federal Government to Forgive a Portion of the Canada Emergency Business Account Loans - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council request the Federal Government to create a multi-year, no interest, repayment plan for small businesses who received the Canada Emergency Business Account.

 

2. City Council request the Federal Government to forgive $20,000 for businesses who agree to the multi-year repayment plan.

 

3. City Council forward this Item to all Toronto area Members of Parliament.

Background Information (City Council)

Communications (City Council)

(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Adrienne Mcruvie (MM.Supp)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Karen McNeilly (MM.Supp)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Vince Menchella (MM.Supp)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from John Athanasopoulos (MM.Supp)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Duncan Weenen (MM.Supp)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Amanda Donleavy, Director, Zebra Robotics Toronto Danforth (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169548.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Andrew Chan (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Banchi Kinde, Rendez-Vous Ethiopia restaurant (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169550.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Dave Watson, President, Co-Founder Eastbound Brewing Co. (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169551.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from David Meirovici, Partner, Meirovici Zywot LLP (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169552.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Derek Cain (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Elvedin Terzic (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Gerardo Reyes, RMT, Manager, Sutherland-Chan Danforth & Broadview Clinic (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169575.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Ginger Robertson, Owner, The Edmund Burke (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169576.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Lynne (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Nitin Gambhir, Director, Scholars Education Centre (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169578.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Noni Fenby, Avoca Chocolates (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169579.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Sam Nirenberg (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) Letter from Tasneem Bandukwala on behalf of the Board of Management, Gerrard India Bazaar BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169581.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Vito Marinuzzi, Seven Numbers Restaurants (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169582.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Alyssa Wannamaker (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) Letter from Billy Dertillis, Chair, Danforth Mosaic BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169661.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Caitlin Amodeo, Studio Manager, Cornerstone Studio (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169662.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Charles Fajgenbaum (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Godfrey Tio, Owner, Sutherland-Chan Clinic (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169664.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Horacio Cafferata (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from James Smith (MM.New)
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from MM6.1 - Lauren Cook, The Cornerstone Studio Inc. (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169667.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Neelam Rani, Sangam Silk Store (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169668.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Neeraj Kumar, Maharaja Fashions (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169669.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Susan Puff, Executive Director, Broadview Danforth BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169670.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Yogesh Saini and Anu Saini, Apollo Beauty Salon (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169671.pdf
(May 9, 2023) E-mail from Zach Davidson, Owner, The Meat Department (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169672.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Adam Langley, Chair, Roncesvalles Village BIA (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Anna (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Clayton Budd, Coolab (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169733.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Daniel Torjman, Founder/Creative Director, 18 Waits (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169734.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Darlene Mitchell, Proprietor, Greta Solomon's (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169735.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Ellen Davidson, Dimensions Custom Framing and Gallery (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169736.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Georgia Reynolds, Untitled by Flaunt Boutique (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169737.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Hannah Thresher, Coordinator, Fairbank Village BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169738.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Henry Byres, Coordinator, Bayview Leaside BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169739.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Jamie Zeldin, Co-Chair and Treasurer, Riverside BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169740.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Janet Wright, Chief Sock Executive, Floorplay Socks (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169741.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Kristen Boyd, Owner, Pattern Media (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169742.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Luc Lafontaine, Godspeed Brewery Inc. (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169743.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Morgan McHugh, Nadege Ltd (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169744.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Natalie Borch (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Rom Diaz, Owner, JUSTB Salon (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169746.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Shannon Crane, CEO, Brass Vixens (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169747.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Sibylle Mueller-Ritter, Owner, Riverdale Flip and Tumble (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169748.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Stephen Lokash, Tzatz Boutique (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169749.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Hassan Aghili (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Robb Eng (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Colleen Ramage (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Angela Williams (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Haig Tootikian (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Inder Jandoo (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Taban Isfahaninejad (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Bailey Chui (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Carol Jolly, Executive Director, The Junction BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169689.pdf
(May 10, 2023) Letter from Jeff Peters, Chair, Oakwood Village BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169690.pdf
(May 10, 2023) Letter from Meg Marshall, College Promenade BIA Board (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169691.pdf
(May 10, 2023) Letter from Meg Marshall, Ossington Avenue BIA Board (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169692.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Alessandra Axelsson (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Bill Bates, Kaos Music Centre (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169771.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Carmelo and Enza Lorefice (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Dr. J R Coutts (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Esther Opare, Instructor, Kumon Math & Reading Centres (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169794.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Orenstein (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Joe F. (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Kathryn Adams, Office and Project Manager, Leslieville BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169797.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Matthew Mohan, Executive Director, The Cabbagetown, BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169798.pdf
(May 10, 2023) Letter from Meg Marshall, Bloorcourt BIA Board (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169799.pdf
(May 10, 2023) Letter from Meg Marshall, Bloordale BIA Board of Directors (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169800.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Sandra Axelsson (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Steve Witt, Cask Music (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169802.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Tania Kengatharan and Nicole Rich, Coordinators, Pape BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169803.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Dilip and Babitha (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Reynold Ramsawak, Albion Islington Square BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169780.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Maureen Sirois, Chair, The Eglinton Way BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169810.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Luisa Duràn (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Russell Piffer (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Tracy O'Hara (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Axel Binneboese (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Lori Marcuz (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Susan Fowler (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Cathy Madayter (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Micah Fowler (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Stavros Pappas (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) Letter from John J. Kiru, Executive Director, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169821.pdf
(May 10, 2023) E-mail from Douglas F. Hevenor (MM.New)
(May 10, 2023) Letter from Philip Kocev, Board Member and Treasurer, Broadview Danforth BIA (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169834.pdf
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from D. Bulger (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Lee Dekel (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Dawn Chapman (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Lydia Nelson (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Rachelle Wintzen (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Sinéad Clarke (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Charles Lee Co (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Racquel Youtzy (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Katerina Gourmos, Coordinator, Corso Italia, Business Improvement Area (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/comm/communicationfile-169875.pdf
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Carina and Benson Virtucio (MM.New)
(May 11, 2023) E-mail from Harjinder Singh (MM.New)
(May 12, 2023) E-mail from Brian Roxborough (MM.New)
(May 12, 2023) E-mail from Shana Friedman (MM.New)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Waive Referral (Carried)

Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM6.1 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.


Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) May-12-2023 10:27 AM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM6.1 - Adopt the item
Total members that voted Yes: 17 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Gary Crawford, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 7 Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Jennifer McKelvie, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council