MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
July 27th | 2021
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What to Expect:

  • Canadian Chamber: Continued border closure by U.S. defies science and logic

  • Clarification on Bill C-208 provides much needed certainty for small businesses

  • Municipal Fiscal Autonomy Key to Unlocking Ontario’s Competitiveness

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

  • Community Updates and Events

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

Do you support the creation of a Vaccine Passport for Canadians?
This Week's Poll Question
Once Ontario's Step 3 comes to an end, should face masks still be mandatory in places of business?
Please Select Your Answer
Yes
No
Up to the individual business and their policy
Canadian Chamber of Commerce News
Canadian Chamber: Continued border closure by U.S. defies science and logic
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Perrin Beatty, issued the following statement on the decision of the United States government to extend travel restrictions at land border crossings.
Clarification on Bill C-208 provides much needed certainty for small businesses – Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Clarification from Finance Minister Freeland regarding Bill C-208 provides much needed certainty for small businesses by making clear the Bill is now part of the Income Tax Act. The unfair taxation of intergenerational transfers meant that until Bill C-208, it was more difficult and made less financial sense for small business owners to sell their company to their children and grandchildren versus a complete stranger. Small businesses make up 98% of all companies in Canada.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce News
Municipal Fiscal Autonomy Key to Unlocking Ontario’s Competitiveness
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its latest report, Better Budgets: Bolstering the Fiscal Resilience of Ontario’s Municipalities. This policy brief identifies 14 recommendations for both the Province and municipalities which can bring immediate and long-term relief to communities across Ontario.
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary with Premier Doug Ford
Since being established in 1961, MBOT has played an important leadership role serving and representing the interests of business of all sizes and sectors in our community.

This year, we are celebrating 60 years of supporting and advocating for Mississauga businesses.

Thank you Premier Doug Ford, our Provincial ministers, and the Ontario Government for your continued support of the Mississauga Board of Trade!
MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CEO David Wojcik
Podcast Guest:
Region of Peel Public Health
Step 3 And Beyond – Peel COVID Update
Podcast Guest:
Fragomen
Canadian Immigration
Post-COVID
Podcast Guest:
University of Toronto Mississauga
Future Obsolete Careers
MBOT Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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MBOT Events Recap
July 21, 2021 | Information Webinar

Roadmap to Reopen with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update
Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade

The Canada – U.S Border Has Re-Opened
Please note: The Economic Update with Peter Hall will return August 2021.
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What's Happening in Mississauga?
The Mississauga Starter Company PLUS Program is Open!
Registration is now available for participants to attend one mandatory information session on either August 4 or 5, 2021 to prepare for the fall program.

The Starter Company PLUS program assists people 18 years and over interested in starting, expanding or purchasing a business in Mississauga. The program is delivered by the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC). MBEC is a business unit of the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office for the Mississauga area. The program provides:

  • Free training and business skills development
  • Free mentorship and guidance
  • Opportunity to apply for a program grant after the completion of mandatory training and mentorship
Hurontario Light Rail Update
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
Peel Public Health's Weekly
Health Professionals Update
Community Updates and Events
Restaurants, cottaging, partying and shopping lead the way for cooped up Canadians: Survey
Province by province passions spelled out in Double Vax Summer Survey by Bromwich+Smith
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
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