MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
December 14th | 2021
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What to Expect:

  • Government of Canada Releases Economic and Fiscal Update 2021

  • Minister of Transport announces a National Supply Chain Summit

  • Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant

  • Ontario Helping More Immigrants Start and Grow Businesses

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

  • Community Updates and Events

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

How critical is the housing affordability issue in addressing current labour shortage challenges in Mississauga? (On a scale of 0 - 5.)
This Week's Poll Question
The Ontario Government recently passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021.

Does your business have a written policy in place about employees disconnecting from their job at the end of the workday?
Please Select Your Answer
Yes
No
Under Development
Employers that employ 25 or more employees on January 1 of any year must have a written policy on disconnecting from work in place by March 1 of that year and provide a copy of that policy to employees. “Disconnecting from work” is defined in the ESA. A transitional provision establishes that employers that meet the 25-employee threshold on January 1, 2022 have until June 2, 2022 to meet the new requirement to have a written policy in place.
More information is at Ontario.ca/ESAguide.

Listen to our podcast with labour lawyer Jonathan Borrelli from KMB Law as he dives into Bill 27 and the legalities for your business.
Podcast Guest:
KMB Law

Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act
Government of Canada Releases Economic and Fiscal Update 2021
Canada News Release: Government of Canada Releases Economic and Fiscal Update 2021
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released the Economic and Fiscal Update 2021. The document provides Canadians with a transparent report of the nation’s finances and updates Canadians on the government’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19, support Canadians and Canadian businesses, and ensure a strong recovery for everyone.
Backgrounder: Protecting Our Recovery by Finishing the Fight Against COVID-19
Backgrounder: Supporting Canadians through the Recovery
Minister of Transport announces a National Supply Chain Summit
Canada News Release: Minister of Transport announces a National Supply Chain Summit
The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced that he will host a National Supply Chain Summit in early 2022. This summit will bring together industry, shippers and organizations that run critical infrastructure to discuss how to better streamline Canada’s supply chain.
Canada News Release: Minister LeBlanc reaffirms commitment to enhancing internal trade in Canada
The Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing internal trade during the Committee on Internal Trade meeting. Representatives from all provinces and territories were present.
During the meeting, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, reiterated the federal government’s commitment to accelerating efforts to reduce barriers to internal trade in support of Canada’s economic recovery and to strengthen its growth and competitiveness.
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant
Ontario News Release: Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action to further encourage vaccination and help limit the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. These measures will help reduce the risk of transmission during the winter months and further encourage every eligible Ontarian to get their shot so that Ontario’s hospital capacity is protected.
Ontario News Release: Ontario Helping More Immigrants Start and Grow Businesses
Ontario is recruiting 100 international entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses in regions outside of the Greater Toronto Area that have been hit hard by pandemic job losses through the Entrepreneur Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This initiative will create more local jobs in a variety of sectors including information technology, life sciences, and tourism while bringing new investments to cities and towns often overlooked by entrepreneurs.
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Podcast Guest:
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MBOT Events Recap
December 8, 2021
2021 MBOT Members
Annual General Meeting
A big MBOT welcome to our new Chair for 2022: Lucie Shaw - Owner and Managing Director of Nurse Next Door - Mississauga.

Thank you to our 2021 Chair Ken Tencer - SpyderWorks Inc CEO for all the hard work and leadership you have provided to the board, our staff, and members!
MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update
Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade

Omicron Variant is in Peel
Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada

Global Investment
MBOT Magazine
MBOT Quarterly
Business Magazine

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What's Happening in Mississauga?
Mississauga’s Support for Business Receives International Recognition
The City of Mississauga has received international recognition from Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) Magazine and received:
 
  • Joint Runner–Up
  • Best Aftercare awards based on the ability of businesses to look after investments and see investments grow
  • Specialism 
  • Specialism awards recognizing the City’s outstanding response to COVID-19
Budgeting for a Stronger Tomorrow: Mississauga’s 2022 Approved Budget
Council approved the City of Mississauga’s 2022-2025 Business Plan and 2022 Budget. The budget maintains the City’s commitment to sound financial management and value for taxpayers’ money, while making prudent investments to ensure the City is ready for the future and continues to be a destination for economic investment and job creation.
Congratulations!
The Mississauga Board of Trade would like to congratulate Baxter International on their acquisition of medical technology leader Hillrom. Thank you for choosing Mississauga for your Canadian headquarters!
Hurontario Light Rail Update
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links: https://mobilinx.ca/procurement/ or email: procurement@Mobilinx.ca
Weekly COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
December Focus of the Week
Community Updates and Events
Help The Mississauga Food Bank raise $1,500,000 and
300,000 pounds of food by January 7! 🥫🥬

Donate today to their Holiday Food Drive and get your family and friends involved. Participate in their 12 Days of Giving and drop off your donation box at their Holiday Contactless Drive-Thru Food Drive on December 18 from 10:00am 2:00pm!
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
For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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