MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
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Watch this Week's Lightning Round Ft. David Wojcik and Brad Butt
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This Week's Poll Question |
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Should Mississauga City Council approve the opening of retail cannabis stores in Mississauga? |
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Please Select Your Answer
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I thought we had them already
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New Canada Recovery Hiring Program |
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Government of Canada Announces Details of the New Canada Recovery Hiring Program and Extension of Business Support Programs |
The proposed Canada Recovery Hiring Program would help hard-hit businesses hire the workers they need to recover and grow as local economies reopen. The program would provide a subsidy of up to 50 per cent of eligible salary or wages. It would be available to eligible employers who have experienced qualifying revenue declines so they can hire more workers, increase workers’ hours, or increase wages. |
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Ontario Chamber Calls for More Supports for Business |
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Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11 |
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Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11 |
Based on the provincewide vaccination rate and continuing improvements in key public health and health system indicators, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will move the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.
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Ontario Expanding Accelerated Second Dose Booking to More Ontarians Ahead of Schedule |
Due to an increasing supply of vaccines, the province is inviting individuals aged 70 and over as well as individuals who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) on or before April 18, 2021, to book an accelerated second dose appointment ahead of schedule.
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Ontario Updating AstraZeneca Second Dose Guidance |
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Ontario Updating AstraZeneca Second Dose Guidance |
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is providing updated guidance for individuals who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and who have not yet received their second dose, to allow for the mixing of COVID-19 vaccines if desired. |
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Ontario Continues to Support Families, Businesses and Workers During COVID-19 |
Employment in Ontario decreased by 31,600 in May. Even as we begin to see improvements in key public health and heath care indicators, these numbers are a stark reminder of the toll COVID-19 continues to take on individuals, families and businesses across the province. |
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government made a regulation that changed certain Employment Standards Act (ESA) rules during the “COVID-19 period.” This regulation has been amended to extend the COVID-19 period to September 25, 2021.
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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:
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
2021 Federal Budget Reaction
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Podcast Guest:
the small social company
Why Should I Blog?
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Monday, June 21, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 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
Stay-At-Home Order Lifted… Again
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada
The Return To Normal
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MBOT Quarterly Business Magazine
SPRING EDITION
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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Peel Region revises Section 22 Order for businesses |
This Order is part of measures put in place in Peel to try to limit spread of COVID-19. It applies across Peel, in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon.
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Early second doses for more Peel residents best defense against rising Delta variant |
With concern due to the Delta variant growing in Peel, shortened second-dose bookings will open Monday for residents aged 70+ and those who received an mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine on or before April 18. Appointments will be available Monday, June 7 at 8 a.m through Ontario's vaccine booking system or by calling 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007).
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City Announces New Director of Tourism/CEO of Tourism Mississauga |
The City of Mississauga has selected Victoria Clarke as its new Director of Tourism effective May 31, 2021. The Director of Tourism has also been appointed as the CEO of Tourism Mississauga, a position previously held by Shari Lichterman, the City’s Commissioner of Community Services.
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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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