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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Do you believe the Region of Peel hot spot communities vaccine strategy will be more effective than the original provincial rollout plan?
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Please Select Your Answer
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They should have done it from the start
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We don’t have enough vaccines regardless
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Government Protects Canadian Air Travellers, Jobs, and Airline Sector |
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Government Protects Canadian Air Travellers, Jobs, and Airline Sector |
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced financial support for Air Canada.
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Canada Small Business Financing Program |
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The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders. Up to a maximum of $1,000,000 for any one borrower, of which no more than $350,000 can be used for purchasing leasehold improvements or improving leased property and purchasing or improving new or used equipment. Financial institutions deliver the program and are solely responsible for approving the loan. For more information download their PDF pamphlet or click here to find a lender near you.
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Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order |
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Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order |
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). These measures are being taken in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, the threat on the province’s hospital system capacity, and the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants.
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Workplace Inspection Campaign Launching In COVID-19 Hotspots |
The Ontario government is launching a series of zero-tolerance workplace safety inspections in sectors and regions hardest hit by COVID-19, beginning April 9th, with warehouses, food processors and manufacturers in Peel and Halton Regions.
Officers will be checking for compliance with COVID-19 health and safety requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) to ensure appropriate physical distancing, screening, and masking.
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MEDIA RELEASE:
Ontario Chamber & Mississauga Board of Trade Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy
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Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan |
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Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan |
The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in “hot spot” communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods. In addition, this phase will prioritize individuals with the highest-risk health conditions in April 2021. With a steady supply of the COVID-19 vaccine expected from the federal government, over nine million Ontarians will be offered their first vaccination between April and end of June 2021. |
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Ontario Supports Families, Businesses and Workers during COVID-19 |
To help small businesses that have been most affected by the necessary restrictions to protect people from COVID-19, Ontario is providing a second round of Ontario Small Business Support Grant payments to eligible recipients. About 120,000 small businesses will automatically benefit from an additional $1.7 billion in relief through this second round of support in the form of grants of a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 — bringing the estimated total support provided through this grant to $3.4 billion.
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Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Locations to More Pharmacies |
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The Ontario government is rapidly increasing capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the addition of over 700 pharmacies across the province. These locations will start offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and older throughout this week.
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From the Corner Office:
Thursday, April 22, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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10th Annual Justice Luncheon |
Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
Time: 11:45am-1:00pm
Location: Virtual event (Webex)
Keynote: Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
Cost: $25 (early bird), $30 (day of event)
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April 7, 2021 | Virtual Townhall with Hon. Caroline Mulroney |
On April 7th. 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a Virtual Townhall with Hon. Caroline Mulroney - Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs.
This event was sponsored by 407 ETR and Purolator Inc.
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April 9, 2021 | Virtual Townhall with Mississauga MPs |
On April 9th, 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a Virtual Townhall with Mississauga MPs.
This event was sponsored by CN, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and Sheridan College
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MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CEO David Wojcik
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Podcast Guest:
Surgically Clean Air
Safe Clean Air During COVID
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Podcast Guest:
University of Toronto Mississauga
UTM Vaccination Site
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MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update |
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Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade
Stay-At-Home Order Round 2
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada
Glimmers Of Economic Hope
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MBOT Quarterly Business Magazine
SPRING EDITION
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NOW DISTRIBUTING TO OVER 3,000 SUBCRIBERS IN
THE GLOBE AND MAIL!
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Life Sciences Ontario has joined national and regional leaders calling on the Prime Minister to work with stakeholders to build a world-class Canadian life sciences sector. |
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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Region of Peel’s vaccination efforts sees record setting number |
The Region of Peel hit a record of 12,490 vaccine doses administered in a single day. This feat was achieved as the Region’s mass vaccination centres, together with our hospital partners and their clinics, have been working tirelessly to ensure that eligible residents get their vaccination in a safe manner while ensuring all protocols are strictly adhered to. |
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COVID Vaccination Appointments available for Educators |
As of April 12, education workers who live or work in hotspots in Peel (listed below), and all special education workers who live or work in Peel, are eligible to register for vaccination by calling the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900. |
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Hurontario Light Rail Update |
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
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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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Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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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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