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March 3rd | 2021
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  • Ontario Provides More Than $1 Billion In Support for Small Business

  • Ontario Supports Modernization of Municipal Services

  • Ontario Increases Support for Transit Across the Province

  • Upcoming Budget Should Support Hardest Hit

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

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

Will you take the COVID-19 Vaccination?
This Week's Poll Question
Do you believe the Region of Peel will enter the Red Zone on March 9th?
Please Select Your Answer
I’m hesitant but hopeful
Yes, it’s about time!
No, we will go into grey
They’ll extend the Stay-At-Home Order
Ontario Provides More Than $1 Billion In Support for Small Business
Ontario Provides More Than $1 Billion In Support for Small Business
The Ontario government has to-date provided more than $1 billion through the Ontario Small Business Support Grant to help eligible business owners affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 and can be used in whatever way makes the most sense for individual businesses; from paying employee wages, to offsetting the cost of rent, to purchasing inventory.
Stay-at-Home Order Extended
Ontario Supports Modernization of Municipal Services
 The Ontario government is providing almost $10 million to help large municipalities find better and more efficient ways to operate and save taxpayers’ dollars. This investment is being delivered through the province’s Audit and Accountability Fund and will support initiatives that focus on increasing digital services, modernization, streamlining and service integration.
Ontario Increases Support for Transit Across the Province
The Ontario government is providing $150 million in additional funding to help municipal transit systems address the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is in addition to the $2 billion previously committed by Ontario and the federal government through the Safe Restart Agreement to help municipalities continue to deliver critical transit services. 
MEDIA RELEASE: Upcoming Budget Should Support Hardest Hit
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Mississauga Board of Trade


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What's Happening in Mississauga?
City of Mississauga Welcomes New Research Hub in Mississauga Funded by Novo Nordisk and University of Toronto Aimed at Reducing Diabetes in Community 
Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company with Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, and the University of Toronto (U of T), announced a new research hub at U of T’s Mississauga campus that will bring leading public health experts together to help reduce chronic illnesses across the globe.
Toronto Pearson named best airport in North America for fourth year in a row
For the fourth year in a row, Toronto Pearson has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” by Airports Council International – ACI World, the global trade representative of the world’s airports. And new this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is a survey category on airport hygiene. As chosen by passengers, Pearson has also received the award for “Best hygiene measures by region” in North America.

Mississauga’s 2021
Budget Approved
Hurontario Light Rail Update
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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.
Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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