MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
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Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives |
In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province’s hospital system and alarming risks posed to long-term care homes as a result of high COVID-19 transmission rates, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). |
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This Week's Poll Question |
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Do you believe the provincial emergency order will help lower COVID-19 cases? |
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Please Select Your Answer
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Yes, if everyone does their part
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No, people will still disobey
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I don’t know at this point
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International Travellers May Not Be Eligible for Canada Recovery Benefits |
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Government of Canada to ensure that international travellers cannot access recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine |
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be proposing legislation so that, retroactive to January 3, 2021, all international travellers who need to quarantine upon return to Canada, including people returning from vacation, visiting loved ones, and attending to real estate matters abroad, will not be eligible to receive support from any of the Canada Recovery Benefits for the period of their mandatory quarantine. |
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Canada Revenue Agency to begin issuing T4As to COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefit recipients |
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Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19 |
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Government of Canada announces coming into force of important measures to create work environments that are healthier, safer and fairer |
The Government of Canada is committed to improving workplace safety and equality and to protecting workers’ rights. That is why we are modernizing the Canada Labour Code and making changes to create work environments that are healthier, safer and fairer. |
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New pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements come into effect for all air travellers flying into Canada |
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and all travellers. The Government of Canada has multiple measures in place to protect the health and safety of Canadians, and to help prevent air travel from being a source of further introduction and spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the virus into Canada. |
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Ontario Supports Businesses, Workers and Families during COVID-19 |
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Ontario Launches Innovative Testing Program at Pearson Airport |
The Ontario government is launching a new innovative, voluntary and free border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport for eligible international travellers returning to Ontario to help quickly identify and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the province. |
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Ontario Continues To Support Businesses, Workers and Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
Employment in Ontario decreased by 11,900 in December. Despite this decrease, employment in the manufacturing sector increased by 16,400. In the last seven months, Ontario’s employment increased by 893,300. Today, 29,600 more men and women are working in the manufacturing sector than pre-COVID. |
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Prime Minister Trudeau Shuffles Federal Cabinet |
On January 12, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made changes to his Federal Cabinet primarily as a result of the announcement of Mississauga-Malton MP the Hon. Navdeep Bains that he would not seek re-election in the next federal election. The Mississauga Board of Trade would like to thank Mr. Bains for his leadership in the Ministry of Innovation, Science & Industry for the past five years.
The changes to the Ministry include the Hon. Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Francois Phillips Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science & Industry, the Hon. Jim Carr, Minister Without Portfolio for Western Canada and Mississauga Centre MP the Hon. Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport.
The Mississauga Board of Trade congratulates local MP Alghabra on his appointment to Cabinet and in the very important Ministry of Transport.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce Releases Pan-Canadian Strategy to Combat COVID19 |
Between now and the time when the pandemic is brought fully under control it will be important for Canada to manage the disease by controlling its spread and severity, while allowing Canadians to regain more of their ordinary lives. Public health must be the highest priority, and a well-designed strategy to manage COVID-19 will save lives and reduce the pandemic’s social and economic damage. |
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Unleashing Resilience: Recovering Activation Program (RAP) Info Session |
The Mississauga Board of Trade partnered with Brampton Board of Trade, Halton Hills, Oakville, Burlington and Milton Chambers of Commerce and the Toronto Region Board of Trade for a virtual information session on the Recovery Activation Program. |
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MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update |
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Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
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2021 Political Predictions
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
EDC
COVID-19 Surprises
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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Visit the Business Relief Portal to Access Government Support Resources
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As we start the New Year, the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) remains committed to helping Mississauga businesses. Our Business Relief Portal provides a comprehensive list of programs to support your business through these challenging times. The self-selection tools help you identify programs and resources to address your business needs. Please review available resources and programs to support your business during this time. |
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RIC Centre is announcing their first Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Project, delivering augmented reality walking tours for the Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Mississauga in time for the holiday season. |
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Hurontario Light Rail Update |
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
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Upcoming Event
Membership Matters
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST
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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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