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September 7th | 2021
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  • Fully Vaccinated International Travellers Allowed in Canada

  • Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings

  • COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit extended to December 31, 2021

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

  • Community Updates and Events

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

With summer coming to an end, how will you spend your Labour Day weekend?
This Week's Poll Question
As the federal Election Day draws closer, what is the key issue you would like for parties to focus on?
Please Select Your Answer
Economy and Job Creation
Health Care
Housing Affordability
Climate Change
Taxes
Childcare
Other
Fully Vaccinated International Travellers Allowed in Canada
Travel Advisory: REMINDER – On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force
As was announced on July 19, the Government of Canada will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals meeting the conditions to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) purposes starting on September 7, 2021. This decision is based on the latest available data, scientific evidence and epidemiological situation both in Canada and internationally.
Special Bulletin for Mississauga Board of Trade Members
Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
To further protect Ontarians as the province continues to confront the Delta-driven fourth wave of the COVID-19, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings starting September 22, 2021.
COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit extended to December 31, 2021
On April 29, 2021, the Ontario government announced the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (WIPB) which includes:

  • up to three days of paid infectious disease emergency leave under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) for employees who have to take time off work because of certain reasons related to COVID-19, and
  • an employer reimbursement program.

Paid infectious disease emergency leave was originally set to end September 25, 2021. It will now continue until December 31, 2021.
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What's Happening in Mississauga?
City of Mississauga Among Top 20 Best Locations in Canada for the Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth year in a row, the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) ranked in the top 20 local and regional groups representing Canada’s Best Locations by Site Selection magazine. The ranking is based on corporate end-user facility investment, job creation data and the magazine’s own research.
Mississauga Matters! Federal Election Information Session on City’s Top Priorities
On Monday, September 13, the City of Mississauga is holding a live, virtual information session about Mississauga’s top priorities in the lead-up to the election on Monday, September 20. 
Water and wastewater Open House
This online open house is being used to get your input on how the Region of Peel should charge for water and wastewater services.
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
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.
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