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Safety challenges law enforcement face during 4th of July events

Safety challenges law enforcement face during 4th of July events

CLAWSON, Mich. (WXYZ) — As the nation reels from the tragedy in Highland Park, Illinois Monday, cities across metro Detroit are continuing their July 4th celebrations with heavy hearts and a heightened sense of alert.

From Clawson to Northville, it’s been a day full of activity in metro Detroit. From parades in the morning, to carnivals and fireworks in the evening, everyone is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July.

But in the wake of the tragic shooting just hours earlier in a Chicago suburb, there’s inevitably concern across the country. While law enforcement is prepared, open events pose a challenge.

“The problem is when you have an open venue like that at a carnival for example or a parade, you don’t have fixed points of entry,” said former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Andy Bartnowak, who previously worked in the Detroit field office.

Bartnowak has worked security for multiple major events in metro Detroit, such as the World Series, NCAA Final Four and the MLB All Star games. However, he says events like parades are challenging to secure.

“The bottom line is when you’re having a lot of people in one location and you’re not having a security point for them to enter, it makes it that more difficult,” Bartnowak said. “There’s no way you can really stop everybody and check everybody. So if somebody wants to come in there and cause… chaos and have a shooting, a mass shooting, it’s very difficult to stop.”

At their Fourth of July celebration, Clawson police was fully staffed with help from Michigan State Police, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and a handful of local agencies who were all hoping to keep concerns at bay and make sure the day is celebrated as safe as possible.

“I think the most we as citizens can do is be situationally aware,” Bartnowak said. “Situational awareness is nothing more than being aware of your surroundings… If you see something that doesn’t look right to you, there’s a reason it probably doesn’t look right and that’s when you go and alert security or law enforcement.”

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Economic Challenges For Summer Events Rise With Extreme Heat

Economic Challenges For Summer Events Rise With Extreme Heat

We are in the midst of summer event season with some of the largest music festivals taking place right now, including The Governors Ball and Bonnaroo , along with hundreds more to take place across the U.S. this summer. Staying comfortable and safe are key to the event experience and the warmer than average summer forecast is on the minds of event organizers and attendees alike. While public safety is job number one for event organizers, it’s critical to adapt operations and offerings to adjust for the extreme heat for the event’s profitability too. Using weather data as part of the planning process can help provide insights into the decision-making process and create an event experience that benefits everyone, despite extreme temperatures.

The warmer than average summer forecast is already starting to become reality across portions of the U.S and will be expanding to other areas in the coming weeks. Right now, in mid-June, we are already we are seeing intense summer heat happening across much of the Southwest and Western regions of the country, with temperatures anticipated to get above 100 degrees and likely breaking many high temperature records as it spreads east.

While the physical dangers of extreme heat are clear — there are more than 150 heat-related deaths every year in the U.S. — there is also an economic cost of extreme heat. A recent study estimates that in the U.S. alone, annual economic losses related to worker productivity attributed to heat exceed $100 billion. The economic estimate doesn’t include the impact of extreme heat on tourism, infrastructure, and discretionary spending at events, making the potential loss even higher.

While safety fundamentals, such as tools and processes, have been formalized in the past 10 years by the Event Safety Alliance, organizers are realizing that weather data may help operationally too. With the global event industry expected to grow by nearly 15% in the next five years, there are a lot of opportunities for event planners around the world. This also means a significant increase in the number of people attending events and a critical need for weather response planning and a strong understanding of the broader implications of the weather. It is no longer sufficient to just look at the weather forecast. The science has evolved to a point that when combined with subject matter expertise, weather insights can communicate potential risks and opportunities for a business on an operational level. Of course, public safety is the foundational risk when we talk about weather and outdoor events, but what else is there? Other operations at risk from the weather may include scheduling, ticket sales, parking costs, event staff size, concessions, energy costs, security, event-location maintenance, stages, A/V equipment, and the list could go on and on.

With festivals being such an important local, economic driver, these decisions can have major impact. Think about some of the biggest events, like Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where in 2021, the three-day concert brought around $600 million and hundreds of jobs to the local economy with its half a million attendees. While the temperatures at this annual event are typically warm, they are projected to get even warmer in coming years. A recent study finds that the probability of exposure to extreme heat during the Coachella music festival could increase by up to six-fold by 2100, so these temperatures will be a major consideration for future events.

Music festivals like Coachella are usually building the event from scratch every year at each location, so there’s opportunity to make operational changes to best combat extreme heat. With help from a risk communicator, organizers can increase the necessary plans for public safety that are appropriate for the temperatures, but also influence operational decisions based on real-time weather data to ensure the event is profitable and a good experience for attendees.

For example, the Perth Festival in Australia has dealt with extreme temperatures around its events and makes operational chances for the best experience. The organization’s Five Short Blasts event was scheduled to take place at sunrise and sunset. It was billed as an event for the beauty of the light, but the strategy behind that timing choice clearly addressed the issues of midday heat and sharp sun angle. The festival continues to have frequent night-time only events to avoid the heat of the day.

As the propensity for more frequent and extreme temperatures continue, every event organizer across the country must establish a plan for managing public safety during these heat waves, but also need to consider the implications of the extreme heat on the event’s profitability. Using weather insights as part of the operational planning process contributes to a safe, enjoyable experience for attendees that makes financial sense for the organizers.

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Sensory kits help make sporting events more inclusive for people with sensory challenges

Sensory kits help make sporting events more inclusive for people with sensory challenges


Sports are for everyone. 

That was the message being reinforced by the Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) when they introduced their new inclusion program on last August. 

According to a Calgary Flames Foundation press release, the program will help create a better sense of inclusion and opportunity to participate in sports for the “BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, women and girls and the LGBTQ+ community.” 

One of the many initiatives added to the inclusion program was availability of The Assist Sensory Kits, created by Paige Dowd and Kodette LaBarbera. 

These kits give people who are on the spectrum or others coping with sensory challenges the opportunity to enjoy CSEC events in a comfortable and stress-free environment. They are located at guest services at the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium and are currently free to use at all Calgary Flames, Hitmen, Roughnecks, and Stampeders games.

Lyndon Parakin, the executive director of Autism Calgary, understands the importance of creating a sense of inclusion and comfort in public spaces for those on the spectrum. After all, Parakin has spent the last 16 years providing assistance to those who have navigated a life on the spectrum and or their family members through systems of support and peer networking offered at Autism Calgary.

Kodette LaBarbera (left) poses with her husband, Jason (top-right), and her two sons, Ryder (center) and Easton (bottom-right). PHOTO SUPPLIED BY: KATIE STAJAN

However, that fear of judgment lessens when venues like Scotiabank Saddledome or McMahon Stadium strive to make their events more inclusive for all communities. The change is a step in the right direction.

“It’s incredibly welcoming. I think it kind of represents a change in public understanding of making events more open to everybody. To diversity in general,” says Parakin.

“To be in a venue where diversity is celebrated and there are deliberate offerings to give accommodations for people with differences. You can ask for support, you can ask for help. You don’t have to have an uncertainty that people are going to be judgmental or critical.”

Co-creator of the Assist Sensory Kit, Kodette LaBarbera, also knows about the struggles a person with sensory challenges can experience. Her 13-year-old son, Ryder, was diagnosed with autism when he was just three years old. 

“I know at least with Ryder, all his senses are heightened. He can hear so much, everything is so loud to him. His eyesight, his smell, his everything.”

Cue the sensory kits. These kits come with a variety of items, including a foam puck, specialized headphones, fidget toys, crayons, sunglasses, sanitary items, and activity sheets. All of these items are meant to help guests feel comfortable by diminishing the louder aspects of the events.

The Assist Sensory Kits provide an assortment of items including but not limited to crayons, wet wipes, fidget toys, a foam puck, headphones, and a social story. PHOTO SUPPLIED BY: KODETTE LABARBERA

However, one of the more interesting items in the kit involves a booklet, called a social story, that explains exactly what goes on at the event in order to prepare the person for what’s to come. 

In LaBarbera’s eyes, this is one of the more important items in the kit for Ryder.

“If you have a child or you’re supporting a loved one on the spectrum and they’re facing stresses that other people around them might not understand, you kind of fear that judgment.”

Lyndon Parakin

“For my family personally, [the social story] is one of the biggest key points to it because explaining what’s going to happen really sets Ryder up for more success.”

While the social story does an excellent job at prepping the person on what to expect at the event, Parakin also believes the booklet can also be beneficial for the person’s loved ones or caregiver. 

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The kit also helps LaBarbera at events like hockey games, as she is often tasked with balancing Ryder’s needs with the needs of her younger son, Easton, who is 10. 

“For my younger son, who is a typical child and sports-obsessed, it starts to wear on him [because] he’s limited now. He wants to stay in the stands and watch the game, but Ryder’s not capable,” says LaBarbera. 

“Everybody and their family just want to feel normal, and that they belong and fit in and they can go about life essentially.”

Ryder LaBarbera (left) sits next to his brother, Easton (right), wearing matching ‘Ryder’s Crew’ shirts. PHOTO SUPPLIED BY: KODETTE LABARBERA

Since their introduction at the start of the Flames, Hitmen, and Roughnecks seasons, Dowd and LaBarbera’s kits have found a considerable amount of success within the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames have approached LaBarbera with more and more orders as their kits — which are no charge at CSEC events and are free to take home after — are in constant demand from guests. 

LaBarbera has received nothing but great responses from families and individuals who have used their kits at a CSEC event. 

“It’s reassuring to a lot of families and it’s like, ‘Okay, you know what? We can wear this kit and my son can wear these headphones at the rink and no one’s going to think anything of it,’” says LaBarbera.

While the kits have found continued success at CSEC events, there is lots of room to expand. Parakin believes that there is a use for sensory kits just about anywhere. 

“I think anywhere where there is a gathering of the public and things we take for granted, maybe in some sort of spiritual facilities, churches, synagogues and mosques. Maybe in the grocery store,” says Parakin

As for the Assist Sensory Kits, LaBarbera hopes to expand to reach more audiences globally and locally. This would include getting more professional-level teams to include the sensory kits at their venues while donating kits to local hockey rinks, even malls and theatres.

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2SLGBTQ+ Health: Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges

2SLGBTQ+ Health: Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges

The Fasken Pride Network is pleased to present a conversation on 2SLGBTQ+ Health. As we approach the Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City Pride celebrations, please join us in this discussion with community leaders and medical professionals on 2SLGBTQ+ health perspectives and obstacles facing the community when accessing care and support.

Attendees can expect the discussion to include:

  • Defining healthcare for the 2SLGBTQ+ community
  • Realities and lived experiences for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who seek healthcare and medical support
  • Challenges facing the 2SLGBTQ+ community in accessing care
  • Legal perspective on 2SLGBTQ+ rights to care and issues pertaining to healthcare
  • Grass roots solutions to remove barriers and improve 2SLGBTQ+ health outcomes in the future

This session promises to be one in an important ongoing dialogue held each summer by Fasken Pride on 2SLGBTQ+ advancement and inclusion.

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This programme contains 1.25 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “2SLGBTQ+ Health: Perspectives and Ongoing Challenges – June 9”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.

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Utah events, awareness day spark conversations to reduce stigma of mental health challenges

Labeled Fest, held between Thursday and Saturday in Salt Lake City, gave an opportunity for people to talk about mental illnesses during Mental Health Month in May.

Labeled Fest, held between Thursday and Saturday in Salt Lake City, gave an opportunity for people to talk about mental illnesses during Mental Health Month in May. (Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com)

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SALT LAKE CITY — Many people are trying to normalize conversations about mental health and work towards ending a stigma around metal health that can sometimes keep people from getting needed support.

May is Mental Health Month, and is a good time for people to take some time to consider how they can help. Labeled Fest, which was held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, hosted many presentations geared toward normalizing mental health conversations and focusing on positive labels.

“Really mental health is a superpower, you know, and if we can all see that as a positive label instead of a negative label then we can all enhance the community around us,” Brian Higgins said.

Higgins is the creative director of Mental Healthy F.i.T., which stands for films, ideas and tips, the organization that hosted the event. It is a nonprofit advocacy organization that helps people tell their stories, whether they are about mental health issues or other challenges.

Labeled Fest is held once a year as a place for people who have been involved in the organization’s other events showcase things they have created or learned at workshops throughout the year, according to Higgins.

Higgins said that this event is designed to help people look at positive labels associated with mental health like “creative,” “empathetic” and “connection.” They chose to host the event at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts because of the connection between many artists and mental health.

He said statistics show that one-fifth of people have a diagnosed mental health issue, but that really everyone deals with mental health issues.

“Mental health affects us all,” Higgins said.

The organization also focuses on how to help those who are homeless, Higgins suggested that the easiest way to help homeless people is to smile and give the people some of your time. He said ignoring homelessness also means ignoring people. Higgins was homeless himself for more than 18 months, and said that homeless people are not very different from other people.

“Homelessness can happen to anybody,” he said.

At Labeled Fest, and throughout its other events, Mental Healthy F.i.T is creating kits for homeless people with small things like socks and toiletries and also cards with information about resources.

Higgins said that it is incredible to hold the event in person again.

“There’s just a real energy and a magic to getting people together for a common goal,” Higgins said.

Damon Talbot was involved in Labeled Fest and did a “performative slideshow” which was designed to show that accepting a situation or mental health condition can help improve a person’s outlook, which he said many people told him was inspiring. He is a member of Alliance House, which is a program in Salt Lake City to assist adults with mental illness lead productive lives.

He said a person with mental illness can be successful, even though they will have hard days.

Talbot said for many years after he was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, he stayed home and would isolate and not talk to people, but after he accepted it, he was able to become part of the community again and meet others who were going through the same things. He said community events like Labeled Fest help people to realize that mental illnesses don’t need to ruin their lives.

“So many people that are going through mental illness … they don’t talk about it, so an event like this where you can be vulnerable, you can come out and talk about it is really impactful,” Talbot said.

He said it is important to remember that those with mental illness are like everybody else, they want connections and for people to reach out and acknowledge them. He said people don’t have to necessarily walk on eggshells around people with mental health concerns, but that it can be helpful to take time to learn about their challenges.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May is a month for mental health awareness, but more specifically, Saturday is a day to focus on awareness for children’s mental health. Gov. Spencer Cox declared the day Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Utah, and the day is also acknowledged nationally.

Rebecca Dutson, president and CEO of The Children’s Center Utah, said a big part of the day is reducing the stigma around mental health challenges that people, especially young people, face.

“I think we need to spend more time helping people understand that our very tiniest people, our little children have mental health. And they have mental health concerns,” Dutson said.

She said many people don’t stop to realize that infants, toddlers and preschoolers have mental health concerns, but that addressing these early can change the trajectory of that child’s life. She also said acknowledging the issue can lead to more solutions.

She said that parents should not hesitate, if they have a concern about their child’s mental health, to reach out to a physician, The Children’s Center Utah or other resources to get help for their child. She said that parents and caregivers know their children best, and can recognize when something is different, whether the child is more withdrawn or acting up.

“When you feel that something isn’t quite right, we encourage families to reach out to their pediatricians and begin a conversation,” Dutson said.

The Children’s Center Utah helps children between birth and 6 years old with mental health challenges. Dutson said their clinical team uses trauma-informed and evidence-based treatments that are individualized based on the specific child’s experience and needs.

Dutson said the last two years during the coronavirus pandemic have had an impact on everyone’s mental health; as children were pulled out of school, families were isolated and there were a lot of unknowns, it caused stress for adults, which can increase the mental health concerns for their children.

“I think one of the most important things is that, as families and as a society … we should be talking about it more. It’s foundational to our well-being,” Dutson said.

She said that there are times that everyone needs more help, and that families should normalize talking about mental health.

Suicide prevention concert

Utah performer Alex Boye is headlining what is billed as the state’s first-ever suicide prevention concert at 7 p.m. at the Maverik Center, continuing the focus on mental health. Tickets were free but distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Utah has the six highest suicide rate in the U.S.,” Boye said. “Music saved my life and I know it can do the same for others, which is why I do these concerts. Our concept is simple: Use these concerts to help build connections, healing and support in our community. This will be an unforgettable night that will feed your soul, and save lives; this is not just a concert … It is an experience.”

Emily Ashcraft joined KSL.com as a reporter in 2021. She covers courts and legal affairs, as well as health, faith and religion news.

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Virtual Events Market Size to Hit USD 366450 million by 2028 | Market Share, Growth, Trends, Key Players, Market Segmentation, Challenges, Restraints, Revenue, Recent Developments, Stakeholders and Forecast Research | Market Reports World

Virtual Events Market Size to Hit USD 366450 million by 2028 | Market Share, Growth, Trends, Key Players, Market Segmentation, Challenges, Restraints, Revenue, Recent Developments, Stakeholders and Forecast Research | Market Reports World
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global Virtual Events market size is projected to reach US$ 366450 million by 2028, from US$ 115610 million in 2021, at a CAGR of 17.3% during 2022-2028.

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About Virtual Events:

Virtual events are online exhibitions that include breakout sessions, video conferencing, web conferencing, collaboration tools, communication, and social networking. Virtual events can be enabled on smartphones, desktops, laptops, and tablets. They can be used to announce the launch of new products, provide additional information to people, and obtain new vendors. The exhibit below represents the differences between physical events and virtual events.

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This report gives a detailed description of all the factors influencing the growth of these market players as well as profiles of their companies, their product portfolios, marketing strategies, technology integrations, and more information about these market players. Some of the major players are as follows:

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Global Virtual Events Market Segmentation:

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), company, Type, and Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

By Type:

  • Online Exhibitions

  • Web Conferencing

  • Others

By Application:

  • Education

  • Healthcare

  • Finance and Banking

  • Others

Geographic Segment Covered in the Report:

The Virtual Events report provides information about the market area, which is further subdivided into sub-regions and countries/regions. In addition to the market share in each country and sub-region, this chapter of this report also contains information on profit opportunities. This chapter of the report mentions the market share and growth rate of each region, country and sub-region during the estimated period.

  • North America

  • Europe

  • Asia-Pacific

  • South America

  • Middle East and Africa

The study Objectives of this report are:

  • To study and analyze the global Virtual Events market size (value and volume) by company, key regions/countries, products and application, history data and forecast.

  • To understand the structure of the Virtual Events market by identifying its various sub-segments.

  • To share detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (growth potential, opportunities, drivers, industry-specific challenges and risks).

  • Focuses on the key global Virtual Events manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the sales volume, value, market share, market competition landscape, SWOT analysis and development plans in the next few years.

  • To analyze the Virtual Events with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market.

  • To project the value and volume of Virtual Events submarkets, with respect to key regions (along with their respective key countries).

  • To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.

  • To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.

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Detailed TOC of Global Virtual Events Market Report 2022

1 Report Business Overview

1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Market Analysis by Type
1.2.1 Global Virtual Events Market Size Growth Rate by Type, 2017 VS 2021 VS 2028
1.2.2 Online Exhibitions
1.2.3 Web Conferencing
1.2.4 Others
1.3 Market by Application
1.3.1 Global Virtual Events Market Size Growth Rate by Application, 2017 VS 2021 VS 2028
1.3.2 Education
1.3.3 Healthcare
1.3.4 Finance and Banking
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Study Objectives
1.5 Years Considered

2 Global Growth Trends

2.1 Global Virtual Events Market Perspective (2017-2028)
2.2 Virtual Events Growth Trends by Region
2.2.1 Virtual Events Market Size by Region: 2017 VS 2021 VS 2028
2.2.2 Virtual Events Historic Market Size by Region (2017-2022)
2.2.3 Virtual Events Forecasted Market Size by Region (2023-2028)
2.3 Virtual Events Market Dynamics
2.3.1 Virtual Events Industry Trends
2.3.2 Virtual Events Market Drivers
2.3.3 Virtual Events Market Challenges
2.3.4 Virtual Events Market Restraints

3 Competition Landscape by Key Players

4 Virtual Events Breakdown Data by Type

5 Virtual Events Breakdown Data by Application

6 North America

7 Europe

8 Asia-Pacific

9 Latin America

10 Middle East & Africa

11 Key Players Profiles

12 Analyst’s Viewpoints/Conclusions

13 Appendix

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Events biz still facing challenges as wedding season looms

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It’s not all love and roses in the wedding industry these days.

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Those roses don’t cost what they did in 2020, almost nothing does.

Liz Clark, owner of Chair Decor in Vaughan — which supplies event rentals such as chairs and linens — said the lifting of most pandemic lockdowns and restrictions has led to increased bookings for June onward as couples finally get to tie the knot.

What couples are finding, though, is that the big day comes with a bigger price tag.

“The cost of a wedding right now is considerably higher than what we were looking at two years ago,” she said.

Floral packages alone have gone up 30%, according to Clark.

“Inflation, cost of labour, cost of food — all that stuff has gone up somewhere upwards of 20%-30%,” she said. “That is a big problem that a lot of clients are having in terms of what they originally budgeted and what they’re now required to pay. Those are difficult conversations from a business perspective … That’s another sad reality of the business right now.”

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Many couples are happy and excited to get married, and that’s a great feeling for those in an industry that has spent the past two years managing postponed and cancelled bookings.

The industry now sees a refreshing new client base putting down deposits and booking new dates.

“As much as we’re optimistic for this year, it’s hard as a business,” Clark said. “We are dealing with two years of zero revenue. As much as we’re going to be busy this year, it’s going to take us years to recover from those two years.”

Julie Kwiecinski, of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), said many small businesses, particularly in hospitality, and event organizers shoulder the same burdens.

The average COVID-related debt for Ontario small businesses is over $166,000, and 56% of those who took on this debt have yet to pay back any of it, she said.

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In a new survey of CFIB members in Ontario, 81% indicated they were having difficulty keeping up with government costs like taxes, premiums and fees and 89% with other expenses such as gas and insurance.

The survey also shed light on the severity of the supply chain issue, with 84% finding it hard to get the products they need for production and sales, she said.

Only 27% of Ontario small businesses which responded to the survey indicated they had fully recovered and 12.5% still have a long way to go, she said.

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The CFIB is asking the federal government to increase the forgivable portion of their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan to at least 50% and to extend the repayment deadline beyond December 2023.

“The federal programs will end on May 7 so after that time, you’ll probably see really the lay of the land as to who’s going to survive and who isn’t because that’s when the chickens come home to roost,” Kwiecinski said. “There’s no lifeline for business to hold onto… the business has to make a decision.”

aartuso@postmedia.com

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