Small Business Week in York-Simcoe

October 16, 2023

Recently, Caroline Mulroney visited the Queensville Pharmacy to show our gratitude for our vibrant small business community. Small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in the province.

Ontario’s over 400,000 small businesses are the backbone of communities across the province, fueling the economy and employing 2 million people.

From family-owned corner stores to brand new start-ups, everyone knows a small business that has made a difference in their community.

Small businesses have faced hardship over the past few years, which is why we have provided every tool at our disposal to help small businesses grow and reduced the cost of doing business by $8 billion annually.

Ontario proudly partners with Digital Main Street to help Ontario businesses thrive online, and Futurpreneur Canada to support the next generation of young entrepreneurs.

The government is working around the clock to help small businesses succeed because we see first-hand the impact they have. When Ontario’s small businesses prosper, local families thrive, and our economy continues to grow.

Recently, the provincial government made it more convenient for people to connect to care in the community by making local pharmacies now a one-stop-shop for 19 common ailments.

Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/statement/1003653/ontario-celebrates-small-business-week