lockdown policies that force most small businesses to shut down while leaving big box retailers open.The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says lockdown restrictions imposed on Monday in Toronto and nearby Peel Region allow big box stores like Costco and Walmart to remain open and sell non-essential goods because they also sell essentials like groceries and hardware.
Toronto, Peel enter lockdown phase of pandemic plan, some residents welcome new restrictions Meanwhile, small companies selling the same non-essential items must close and operate only through delivery and curbside pickup, creating further challenges in a year that has already seen many small businesses go bankrupt.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the.