MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
January 19th | 2021
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What you need to know about the Ontario government's
Stay-At-Home Order.
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Stories we covered this week:

  • The provincial government issues a Stay-At-Home order for Ontarians
  • Will federal regulations to patent medicines threaten your health care?
  • We talk to Ronnie Miller, President and CEO of Roche Canada
  • The Political Lightning Round with Brad Butt


Government Publishes Draft Legislative Proposals for Employment Insurance and COVID-19 Benefit

Government Publishes Draft Legislative Proposals to Adjust Certain Deductions for Employment Insurance and COVID-19 Benefit
 The Department of Finance published draft legislative proposals to temporarily adjust the treatment of certain deductions with respect to regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, including EI special benefits, in order to align with how those deductions are treated for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and other federal COVID-19 emergency income benefits.
Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two
Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two
The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation plan, which aims to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as supply is available.
Ontario Launches 2021 Budget Consultations
The Ontario government is asking the people of Ontario for their ideas on how to continue to support families, workers and business during COVID-19, while positioning the province for a strong economic recovery with the launch of the 2021 Budget consultation.  
Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible small businesses who have had to restrict their operations due to the Provincewide Shutdown
Ontario Increasing Workplace Inspections during COVID-19
Ontario Increasing Workplace Inspections during COVID-19
The Ontario government is taking additional measures to protect workers in response to rising COVID-19 cases. Beginning this Saturday and Sunday, approximately 50 ministry inspectors, as well as local bylaw and police officers, will be visiting big-box stores in Toronto, Hamilton, Peel, York and Durham. 
Ontario Expands Case and Contact Management Workforce
 The Ontario government has hired more case managers and contact tracers, building the provincial workforce to 1,600 by February 15, 2021. Along with staff who work in or have been redeployed within public health units, this support brings the total number of case and contact tracers in the province to nearly 5,600 staff. 
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ESA COVID Period Extended
The Ontario Government has just confirmed what we have been waiting for: The special “COVID-19” period under the ESA has been extended from January 2, 2021 until July 3, 2021. What does this mean for business? To help us understand what parts of the ACT will be affected is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.
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MBOT Event Recap
On January 12th, 2021,
the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a virtual fireside chat with Ronnie Miller President and CEO of Roche Canada

This event was sponsored by Keyser Mason Ball, LLP and Gallagher Insurance.
MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update
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Brad Butt
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Stay at Home Emergency Order
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Peter Hall
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What Does The Current Lockdown Mean to Our Economy?
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What's Happening in Mississauga?
Employment Ontario Launches New Integrated Employment Service Delivery Model
Employment Ontario has launched a new Integrated Service Delivery Model which commenced delivery across the Peel Region on January 4, 2020, with their service providers providing services to residents and employers across the region.
Peel’s Community Mass Vaccination Plan is Underway
The Region of Peel, together with health system and community partners, is ramping up its preparation for a mass roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations in Peel.
Scotts Canada launches 2021 Gro for good Grants initiative in support of Community Gardens and Green Spaces across Canada
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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