MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
February 16th | 2021
A weekly update on the world of business and politics.

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Stories we covered this week:

  • We celebrate a centennial birthday with a legendary Mississauga figure
  • MBOT goes to the Region to advocate for a property tax freeze for business
  • Update from Dr Lawrence Loh - Peel’s Medical Officer of Health
  • The Political Lightning Round with Brad Butt
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Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month.
What to Expect:

  • Ontario Returning 27 Public Health Regions To Tiered Framework

  • Ontario Deploys Rapid Tests to More Essential Workplaces and Settings

  • Ontario Supporting Accessible Transit Infrastructure in Peel Region

  • Ontario Expands Eligibility for Main Street Relief Grant

  • MBOT Letter to the Mayor, MPs, MPPs on Personal Care Businesses

  • Political and Economic updates

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

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

MBOT launched its #SupportMississaugaRestaurants
campaign this week.

Will you purchase takeout from a local restaurant this weekend?
This Week's Poll Question
Do you agree with the government re-opening schools but keeping businesses closed?
Please Select Your Answer
Yes, kids need to be in school
No, businesses should have re-opened first
They should both be open
I'm waiting to see what happens
Ontario Returning 27 Public Health Regions To Tiered Framework
Ontario Returning 27 Public Health Regions to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework
 In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is transitioning twenty-seven public health regions out of the shutdown and into a revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open (the “Framework”). The four remaining public health regions, Toronto Public Health, Peel Public Health, York Region Public Health and North Bay Parry Sound District, will remain in the shutdown, and the Stay-at-Home order and all existing public health and workplace safety measures will continue to apply to these four public health regions.
Ontario Deploys Rapid Tests to More Essential Workplaces and Settings
 Based on the successful use of rapid tests in select settings across the province the Ontario government is deploying test kits to more essential workplaces and sectors in order to quickly identify and help stop the spread of COVID-19. Rapid tests are now being used in long-term care homes, retirement homes, congregate care settings, First Nations communities and many essential workplaces.
Ontario Expands Eligibility for Main Street Relief Grant
Ontario Supporting Accessible Transit Infrastructure in Peel Region
“Modernizing transit in communities across Ontario is a priority for our government,” said Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure. “That’s why we are investing close to $3 million to enhance public transit in Peel Region. Our investment will help improve accessible public transit by upgrading the bus fleet and fare-payment system, making it easier for people to go to the doctor, the pharmacy and grocery store.”
Ontario Expands Eligibility for Main Street Relief Grant
The Ontario government is expanding the number of small businesses that can apply for the Main Street Relief Grant to help offset the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) to cautiously and gradually reopen in parts of the province. Small businesses with 2 to 19 employees in all eligible sectors – expanded from 2-9 employees – including those in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector, can now apply for up to $1,000 in financial support.
PRESS RELEASE: Letter to the Mayor, MPs, MPPs on Personal Care Businesses
MBOT Event Recap
Happy 100th Birthday Hazel!
On February 10th, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted it’s monthly Good Morning Mississauga (GMM) but with a special guest!

Together with the Mississauga Arts Council, MBOT celebrated our Hurricane Hazel’s 100th birthday.
MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CEO David Wojcik
Podcast Guest:
Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria
Associate Minster of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction

Ontario’s CFIB Rating
Podcast Guest:
Pamela Fralick
Innovative Medicines Canada

National Pharmacare Has Its Flaws
Upcoming Event
MBOT WEBINAR
THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS - HOSTED BY EDY HADDAD AND AMANDA BROWNE
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update
Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
MBOT


Property Tax Freeze
Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
EDC


The Container Conundrum
MBOT Magazine
MBOT Quarterly Magazine
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THE GLOBE AND MAIL!

Please Email or Call 905-273-6151 ext. 430 to submit an ad and/or article on our Spring Edition.

Deadline is March 1st, 2021.
What's Happening in Mississauga?
Happy Anniversary Amgen Canada!
Thank you for supporting the health of Canadian patients and working alongside Canadian health care providers. Here's to many more! #AmgenCanada30
Mississauga Submits Recommendations for the 2021 Federal and Provincial Pre-Budget Consultations
General Committee endorsed the recommendations the City of Mississauga will submit for consideration during the 2021 federal and provincial pre-budget consultations. These recommendations are designed to help Mississauga manage the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, encourage new revenue tools and deliver important infrastructure and city-building projects that build strong and resilient communities.
Scotts Canada launches 2021 Gro for good Grants initiative in support of Community Gardens and Green Spaces across Canada
Hurontario Light Rail Update
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
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
For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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