The Canadian Urban Institute has released the following report for Lawrence Ave/Wexford Heights

We conducted a survey of local businesses on this block to better understand the impacts of COVID on businesses and the street. Here is what we learned:

• 88% of businesses reported having decreased revenues
• 75% of businesses said supply chain issues have affected their business to some degree
• 25% of businesses said that the expect to have to permanently scale down operations in 3-4 months if there are increased restrictions as a result of a second wave. 38% said they expect to have scaled down operations with a plan to get back to normal
• 88% of businesses said they would like to see governments offer financial assistance and waive fees (e.g. utility costs, permits) to mitigate the costs of COVID
• 88% of businesses said they would like to see governments and others encourage shopping at local/independently owned Canadian businesses

Full report with a LOT of insights here.