As provinces continue their process of gradually opening up after the COVID-19 lockdown, businesses are struggling to grapple with the reality of how to stay afloat in the contracting economy.
It will be an uphill battle for many of them, experts say, particularly retail stores, restaurants, movie theatres, and hotels, as well as small businesses. In addition, these businesses will need to ensure their employees are safe from becoming infected, which could incur extra costs.
