OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE
We can work together to prevent further transmission of COVID-19, keep schools, businesses, places of worship, childcare centres and other institutions open and minimize the negative impacts on residents. What you can do?
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Continue to practice safe use of masks (especially in shared spaces such as break rooms and hallways), physical distancing where possible, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment between each use and encouraging proper hand hygiene and respiratory practices.
OPH recognizes that people will want to gather socially to celebrate the holidays. A cautious approach for planning social gatherings is recommended in light of the recent surge in persons who have tested positive for COVID-19, especially when including children who are not fully vaccinated. See OPH’s Social Wise webpage for recommendations. Further information about preventing COVID-19 transmission in workplaces and community organizations is available on the OPH website.
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Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022. Employees can continue to access this paid leave to get tested, vaccinated, self-isolate, or care for a family member. In addition, the province is extending temporary changes to the Employment Standards Act that prevent temporary layoffs of non-unionized employees from becoming unwanted terminations, which can trigger payments and force businesses to close. This measure will now be extended until July 30, 2022.
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Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending its pause on the lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required while the province continues to monitor trends in public health and health care indicators and learns more about the Omicron variant. These settings include:
- food or drink establishments with dance facilities such as night clubs and wedding receptions in meeting/event spaces where there is dancing;
- strip clubs; and
- sex clubs and bathhouses.
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Last chance to get tickets to one of the most important events for the Ottawa business community. Meet us in person at the beautiful Shaw Centre for lunch and networking. Get an update on Ottawa's economy from Michael Gregory,
Deputy Chief Economist, BMO and learnfrom one of Canada's leading urban advocates, Mary Rowe, President & CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.
Who should attend?
- Business and community leaders
- Small and medium enterprise owners
- Architectural and real estate professionals
- Tourism, arts, culture and event planners
- Economic development stakeholders
- Ottawa ambassadors interested in the downtown
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December 15, 2021 at 7:30 am
Ottawa City Hall
Join Mayor Jim Watson, the Ottawa Board of Trade, the Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa's top business and community leaders for the last Mayor's Breakfast of the year. Start your morning with coffee and networking, followed by a lively conversation with the Hon. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board. Get your tickets today! Space is limited.
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VIRTUAL MAGANZINE LAUNCH
DECEMBER 13, 2021 at 5 pm
This edition of CAPITAL explores the opportunity we have to create a new vision for our Nation's Capital, one that leads the world in city building. Join us as we celebrate the future of Ottawa and leverage the lessons we have learned over the past 20 months to build forward better. In partnership with gordonGROUP.
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ICYMI: Get Growing Series
Mental Wellbeing for You and Your Team
The Ottawa Board of Trade hosted the second event in our new series: GET GROWING! Missed the session? Catch a replay to hear from SME owners and mental health experts as they explore strategies to help small business owners feel empowered to better manage mental health in the workplace.
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ADVERTISEMENT FROM OTTAWA BOARD OF TRADE MEMBER: CANON CANADA |
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OBOT Members Can Save 3.5¢ per Litre on Esso and Mobil Fuel
With the Esso and Mobil Business Fleet Card Program, your businesses can enjoy a 3.5¢ per litre discount on every fuel purchase at Esso and Mobil stations. It’s accepted at over 2,000 Esso and Mobil stations. Which means this exceptional fuel discount is usually available within, well, shouting distance.
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Members Save on Ottawa Board of Trade Events
Did you know members get discounted ticket prices for Ottawa Board of Trade events? Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. Get connected with your Ottawa business community.
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Our mission is to cultivate a thriving world class
business community.
And we need you! We recently hosted the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber, Rocco Rossi, as our keynote at our AGM (please watch it!) He inspired us to launch "The Power of One" campaign. He shares a story of why policy matters to each and every one of us. We are approaching a time of immense opportunity to influence important change and your Board of Trade is at the ready. However, the voice of business is only as strong as its membership. So this is the ask!
Please invite one business in your network to be a member today. Invite them to have a say in the future of Ottawa. Send them this membership investment link. In return, we would like to thank you by offering you a 10% referral rebate. That's it. So simple. We want to grow our membership so that we can increase our impact and make Ottawa the best capital city in the world.
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