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Gathering Limits Reduced in Toronto, Peel and Residential Rent Freeze in 2021

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      Gathering Limits Reduced in Toronto, Peel and Residential Rent Freeze in 2021   Gathering Limits Rolled Back Starting Friday, September 18, social gathering and public event limits are being rolled back in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa to 10 people indoors (from 50) and 25 outdoors (from 100), including open houses. These three areas have been seen as "hot spots" for the recent spike in COVID-19 numbers. These new limits will apply to functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, BBQs or wedding receptions held in private residences, backyards, parks and other recreational areas. The rest of the province will continue to have limits set at 50 indoors and 100 outdoors. The new rules will not apply to events or gatherings held in "staffed businesses" or facilities such as movie theatres, banquet halls, gyms or convention centres. Those facilities can still have 50 people indoors as long as people maintain proper physical distance from anyone outside their 10-person

Best Practices: E-Transfer Fraud

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  Best Practices: E-Transfer Fraud   Incidents of e-transfer fraud continue to target Canadians over the phone, via text messages, emails, and in person. Our industry is not immune to this and Brokerages are also dealing with this type of fraud. Be aware of how you can spot e-transfer fraud and protect yourself by: Creating strong security questions and passwords; Contacting the person who sent the request or transfer to establish its authenticity before acting; Avoid clicking on phishing links; and Report fraudulent activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Read on for more information on e-transfer fraud and how you can protect yourself. Sending an E-Transfer Firstly, e-transfer fraud occurs when a third party is able to intercept an email money transfer and correctly guess or obtain the password. It is also important to note that once the recipient has deposited the funds, the e-transfer transaction cannot be reversed. Therefore, exercise caution and always send an e-transfer to s