MBOT Weekly
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November 23rd | 2021
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Upcoming Events
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What to Expect:

  • Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures

  • Health Canada authorizes use of Comirnaty (the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine) in children 5 to 11 years of age

  • Ontario Supporting Businesses and Workers in the Agri-Food Sector

  • Ontario Helping More People Train for New Careers and Opportunities

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

  • Community Updates and Events

  • Business Guidance & Resources
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With supply chain concerns for product availability, have you begun your holiday shopping?
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Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures
Canada News Release: Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures
COVID-19 testing and vaccine requirements, as well as other border measures, are an important part of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and serve to protect the health and safety of all Canadians. With vaccination rates increasing around the world, and an evolving epidemiological situation, it is important that Canada’s border measures reflect the current global context.
Canada News Release: Health Canada authorizes use of Comirnaty (the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine) in children 5 to 11 years of age
After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, the Department has determined that the benefits of this vaccine for children between 5 and 11 years of age outweigh the risks. Health Canada has authorized a two-dose regimen of 10 micrograms to be administered three weeks apart, which is a lower dose than the 30 micrograms two-dose regimen authorized for people 12 years of age and older.
Ontario Helping More People Train for New Careers and Opportunities
Ontario News Release: Ontario Supporting Businesses and Workers in the Agri-Food Sector
The Ontario government is investing $25 million over three years to strengthen the agri-food supply chain. This funding will incentivize industry investment in projects that help address the processing capacity shortage and increase the sector’s competitiveness and resilience against future disruptions.
Ontario News Release: Ontario Helping More People Train for New Careers and Opportunities
The Ontario government is providing financial support to workers by expanding the Second Career Program and proposing to extend the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit. The training program would be expanded to serve more people on social assistance, those who are self-employed, gig workers, youth, newcomers, and others who need a hand up, while the tax credit would be extended to 2022.
MEDIA RELEASE:
Chamber Concerned about Strained Supply Chain and Labour Market in Canada
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Red Tape Reduction
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Bill 27
MBOT Events Recap
November 17, 2021
Signature Event
On November 17, 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a virtual fireside chat with Olivier Lemire, President of Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and David Wojcik, CSO of MBOT.

This event was sponsored by Keyser Mason Ball and Gallagher Insurance.
November 18, 2021
Information Webinar:
On November 18, 2021, MBOT partnered with CivicAction to host Help Wanted: Diverse, Young Perspectives – an informative panel discussion on strategies and tactics for connecting with young, diverse talent your organization is looking for.
MBOT Upcoming Events
MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update
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Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade

Premier Doug Ford Doubles Down On Highway 413
Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada

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What's Happening in Mississauga?
Mississauga’s Digital Service Squad is Back to Help Small Businesses Go Virtual
The City of Mississauga’s Digital Service Squad program is back for the third year in a row, made possible by a grant from Digital Main Street with funding from the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. The grants are administered on behalf of Digital Main Street by the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA), and will help Mississauga small businesses get online and reach more customers virtually.
Martys HUB
Update
HUB Highlights - Arts News & Events Report - November 2021
Hurontario Light Rail Update
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links: https://mobilinx.ca/procurement/ or email: procurement@Mobilinx.ca
Weekly COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
Weekly Focus of the Week
Community Updates and Events
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.
FAQs about Claims and
COVID-19 for Employers
Filing Claims for Workplace COVID Infections
For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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