MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
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Watch this Week's Lightning Round Ft. David Wojcik and Brad Butt
Get caught up on your news and politics in less than 5 minutes!
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David Wojcik, MBOT President & CEO, Announces his Retirement |
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank David for everything he’s done to grow MBOT and wish him the very best of luck when he transitions to a relaxing retirement in a few months. |
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This Week's Poll Question |
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Who should be responsible for a Paid Sick Leave Program? |
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Please Select Your Answer
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All of the above split evenly
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I don’t believe in Paid Sick Leave Programs
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Government of Canada assists Ontario with COVID-19 response |
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Government of Canada assists Ontario with COVID-19 response |
The federal government is prepared to deploy federal health human resources, provide support from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and fund the redeployment of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) to augment or relieve staff within medical care facilities. In addition, the CAF will be providing airlift of medical personnel from Newfoundland and Labrador and possibly other jurisdictions. |
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Minister Ng highlights Budget 2021 investments in small businesses and entrepreneurs |
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, attended a fireside chat with Dayna Spiring, President and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg, to discuss investments in small businesses and entrepreneurs from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. |
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Government of Canada Providing Funding to Businesses to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers (EVCs) |
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The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) is a 5-year $280 million program ending in 2024 and its objective is to address the lack of charging and refuelling stations in Canada; one of the key barriers to ZEV adoption, by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities where Canadians live, work, and play. |
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Ontario Invests in New and Expanded Rapid Training Programs |
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Ontario Invests in New and Expanded Rapid Training Programs |
The Ontario government is providing $15 million to accelerate the development of rapid training programs and help people retrain and upgrade their skills to succeed in their current careers or find new employment. In partnership with industry, employers and other organizations, the province is inviting postsecondary institutions to design more micro-credentials that will prepare Ontarians for the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow. |
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Ontario Legislature Passes Budget Bill to Protect Health and Jobs |
As provinces across the country continue to battle the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the introduction of more contagious variants of concern, the Ontario legislature has passed Bill 269, Protecting the People of Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2021 and enacted into law the next phase of the province’s ongoing response. |
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Letter to Chair and Members of Peel Regional Council – Re: Use of Section 22 Orders to Close Businesses in Peel Region
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Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals 45+ |
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Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals 45 and Over in Hot Spot Communities |
As of 8:00 a.m. today, all individuals who are 45 and over in 2021, living in one of the 114 high-risk neighbourhoods, will be eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at a mass immunization clinic through the provincial online booking system and call centre or directly through public health units that use their own booking system.
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Leading industry associations welcome back-to-work legislation at the Port of Montreal, call for swift passage |
We are pleased to see Minister Tassi’s announcement that she will introduce back-to-work legislation on Monday morning. The prospect of a second strike in seven months has disrupted supply chains in all industries and hampered Canada’s economic recovery at a time of severe downturn. |
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MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CEO David Wojcik
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Podcast Guest:
SparkHR
Business Leader Fatigue
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Podcast Guest:
GSK Pharmaceuticals
Vaccine Manufacturing In Canada
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This meeting is designed to make sure you are making use of everything that your Board of Trade has to offer and to expose you to some of the important privileges that come with membership. |
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST |
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MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update |
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Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade
Section 22 Order
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada
Economic Restart: A Piece Of Cake?
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MBOT Quarterly Business Magazine
SPRING EDITION
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PLACE YOUR AD IN THE SUMMER ISSUE!
FIND OUT MORE:
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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Workplace hotspot vaccination clinics begin in Peel |
Peel’s Community Mass Vaccination Plan is expanding to reach more residents in hot spots. As announced last week, in addition to community clinics, hospital clinics, pharmacy locations and pop-up clinics, Tuesday, April 27 marks the introduction of workplace clinics in Peel hotspots. These clinics are the first public-private vaccination partnerships in Ontario. |
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Hurontario Light Rail Update |
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
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Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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Peel Public Health's Weekly
Health Professionals Update
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Current Workplace
Closures in Peel
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Community Updates and Events |
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Online Tool Kit Helps Workplaces Build Customized COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan |
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new customizable tool kit resource to help workplaces across Canada operate safely and prevent the spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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FAQs about Claims and
COVID-19 for Employers
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Filing Claims for Workplace COVID Infections |
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For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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THE MISSISSAUGA BOARD OF TRADE | mbot.com
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