People have an innate compulsion to categorize, to make sense of chaos and confusion, and to right their place in the world. Labels give us a sense of order and often provide the media with a simple way of describing what is going on – whether in pop culture, politics or even our complicated labour markets.
A Big Economy through Small Business – Examining Micro-Enterprises in Toronto
Over the course of the pandemic, changing restrictions and increasing levels of uncertainty have forced some small business owners to entirely pivot their business offerings, and Statistics Canada estimates that over 14,700 businesses in Ontario closed in December 2020 (Statistics Canada). Many businesses of all sizes have been hit hard by the effects of the pandemic. Since micro-enterprises employ a significant proportion of the Canadian workforce, their role in recovery will be paramount.