TORONTO – As yet another independent cafe shuts its doors for good, a government task force has reminded small business owners that they could have simply gotten creative instead of complying with closure orders that kept big box stores operating at full capacity.
Maybe try selling artisanal coffee through a secret handshake system? suggested a policy advisor. Or pivot to selling government-approved essential goods like… hmm… well, Walmart sells everything, so maybe just compete with Walmart. Easy!
The small business owner, now working at the aforementioned big box store, was unavailable for comment as they were stocking shelves.