MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
November 3rd | 2020
Upcoming Event
Virtual Town Hall

Hon. Mona Fortier
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
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Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month.
What to Expect:

  • Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework

  • Ontario Releases Report on COVID-19 Emergency Measures

  • MBOT Letter to Premier Ford –Re: Business Openings in the Region of Peel

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

  • Business Guidance & Resources
POLL RESULTS
Last Tuesday we asked:

In April, our members gave the Federal Government a B rating for
their handling of COVID-19.
What would you rate them now?
This Week's Poll Question

What do you see as the greatest risk to the near-term viability of your business?
Please Select Your Answer
Cash Flow
Workforce
Technology
Revenue
Costs
Supply Chain
Regulatory Burden
COVID Related Restrictions
MBOT TV
MBOT TV Has Returned
for its Fall Season!
A weekly update on the world of business and politics.

Stories we covered this week:

  • MBOT stands up for Mississauga Business
  • New Rules for Prescription Medications
  • Mississauga restaurants make a plea to reopen indoor dining
  • Metalworks signs a deal to take their private career college international
Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework
Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, the Ontario government has developed the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework.
Ontario Releases Report on COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Solicitor General Sylvia Jones tabled a report in the Legislature providing details of the emergency measures put in place by the province to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep Ontarians safe. 
MEDIA RELEASE:
MBOT Letter to Premier Ford –
Re: Business Openings in the Region of Peel
MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CEO David Wojcik
Podcast Guest:
Nazlin Hirji
Sheridan College


Micro-Credentials: Benefits For Your Business
Podcast Guest:
Kevin Fernandes
KMB Law


Real Estate Law Changes
MBOT Upcoming Events
Upcoming Event
Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines
Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Thursday, November 19, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update
Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
MBOT


Rent is Due on the 1st AND No Help in Sight? 
Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
EDC


What Will The 2021 Economy Look Like?
Ontario Economic Series
Ontario Economic Report Fall 2020 Survey Round 2
This 3-minute survey on business confidence, pandemic recovery, government support programs, and other timely issues will help inform the upcoming Ontario Economic Report and the advocacy of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). We greatly appreciate you sharing your views.
MBOT Magazine
MBOT Quarterly Magazine
FALL EDITION OUT NOW!
NOW ACCEPTING ARTICLE AND ADVERTISEMENT SUBMISSIONS
FOR WINTER EDITION
Please Email or Call 905-273-6151 ext. 430
What's Happening in Mississauga?
Mayor Crombie and Tourism Mississauga’s Letter Requesting Supports for Small Businesses
Hurontario Light Rail Update
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
Upcoming Event
Unleashing Your Company’s Growth Potential
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Additional Resources
Canada Business App
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.
Business Reopening Toolkits
Each toolkit will have everything you’ll need to reopen your business. Access more support for business reopening.
COVID-19 & Getting Back to Work: Smart, Safe, and Supportive
Ontario is heading back to work, but to stop the spread of COVID-19 we need to do it in the right way. This video outlines some high level considerations for employers and employees.
Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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