MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
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Watch this Week's Lightning Round Ft. David Wojcik and Brad Butt
Get caught up on your news and politics in less than 4 minutes!
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This Week's Poll Question |
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With the holiday season upon us, do you prefer to spend your money with locally owned businesses? |
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Please Select Your Answer
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Absolutely, they need our support
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Government of Canada Provides Further Details on New Vaccine Requirements |
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Canada endorses G7 joint statements on trade and investment, forced labour and digital trade |
At the conclusion of the meeting, Canada and its G7 partners endorsed the G7 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Communiqué, the Statement on Forced Labour, and the G7 Digital Trade Principles, which reinforced the members’ joint commitment to advancing important trade priorities, including the eradication of forced labour in global supply chains, and supporting digital trade as a tool for economic growth and recovery. |
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Government of Canada provides further details on new vaccine requirements |
As the Government of Canada announced on August 13, travellers in the federally regulated air and rail sectors will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. After extensive consultations, Transport Canada issued the final orders and guidance to airlines and railways to implement the vaccination requirements for travellers which are effective at 3 AM (EDT) October 30, 2021.
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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour |
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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour |
As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022. Under the proposed changes, the special minimum wage rate for liquor servers would be eliminated and they would be entitled to the general minimum wage. Students under 18, homeworkers and hunting, fishing and wilderness guides would also see an increase in their special minimum wage rates. |
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Apple Wallet Update Now Compatible with Ontario Vaccine Certificate |
Individuals who use an Apple mobile device can now choose to add their enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code directly to their Apple Wallet. This feature is available with iOS 15.1, Apple’s newest operating system for iPhones that launched this week, and provides users with a convenient way to access and display their proof of vaccination from their device. |
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MEDIA RELEASE: Timing and Lack of Consultation on Minimum Wage Hike Disruptive to Mississauga Businesses |
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MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CSO David Wojcik
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Podcast Guest:
Spark HR
Key Employee Retention
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Podcast Guest:
Regdon
Digital Out-Of-Home Marketing
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October 27, 2021
From The Corner Office:
The First 90 Days With Trevor McPherson & Ken Tencer
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On October 27, 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a virtual fireside chat with Trevor McPherson, MBOT President & CEO and Ken Tencer, Spyder Works Inc CEO and MBOT Chair.
This event was sponsored by Keyser Mason Ball and Gallagher Insurance.
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November 1, 2021
Virtual Townhall with Hon. Kaleed Rasheed
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On November 1, 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a Virtual Townhall with Hon. Kaleed Rasheed. Kaleed is the Associate Minister Of Digital Government.
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MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update |
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Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade
Who’s In PM Justin Trudeau’s 2021 Cabinet?
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada
Labour Shortages Part 2
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MBOT Quarterly
Business Magazine
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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74 Reasons Why Mississauga is an Intelligent City |
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) announced its Intelligent Community of the Year for 2021. Although Mississauga was not selected, the City continues its progress on implementing its Smart City Master Plan.
In July 2021, the ICF named Mississauga as one of the Top 7 Intelligent Communities of the Year based on its survey of communities from around the world.
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Hurontario Light Rail Update |
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
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Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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Peel Public Health's Weekly
Health Professionals Update
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Community Updates and Events |
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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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FAQs about Claims and
COVID-19 for Employers
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Filing Claims for Workplace COVID Infections |
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For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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THE MISSISSAUGA BOARD OF TRADE | mbot.com
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