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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The Ontario Government recently announced a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour, starting Jan 1st. 2022. Is your business prepared to absorb the additional costs?
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Please Select Your Answer
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Health Canada authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot |
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Health Canada authorizes the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot |
Health Canada received Pfizer’s submission to approve a booster on October 1, 2021. After a thorough, independent review of the evidence, Health Canada has determined that the Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine booster shot meets the Department’s stringent safety, efficacy and quality requirements.
The booster is authorized for adults 18 years of age and older, to be used at least six months after an individual has completed their primary vaccine series. The Comirnaty COVID-19 booster is a full dose of the regular vaccine (30 mcg).
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Government of Canada invites small businesses to develop a cost-competitive fiber optic sensing technology |
Since current fiber Bragg grating sensor interrogation methods are limited in the number of sensing elements that can be measured, the NRC is seeking the demonstration of a data acquisition system that can measure up to thousands of sensors present on distributed fiber optic sensing arrays on a single optical fiber.
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Build Ontario – Province Releases the 2021 Fall Economic Statement |
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Build Ontario – Province Releases the 2021 Fall Economic Statement |
Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario. The plan lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario’s recovery and prosperity by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure, attracting increased investment, and restoring leadership in auto manufacturing and other industries. The plan also protects Ontario’s progress against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility to More Ontarians |
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals starting November 6, 2021, providing them with an extra layer of protection against the Delta variant. Over the coming months, Ontario is also prepared to gradually roll out booster doses to all Ontarians aged 12 and over. |
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MEDIA RELEASE: Ontario Well Positioned to Lead The Global Green Economy
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Mississauga Board of Trade Active Participant at Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting |
The Annual Meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) was held on October 27-28, 2021 virtually and the Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT) actively participated by Trevor McPherson, President and CEO and Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government & Stakeholder Relations. |
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MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CSO David Wojcik
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Podcast Guest:
KMB Law
ROEs When Terminating Unvaccinated Employees
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Podcast Guest:
The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group
Politics & Market Returns
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November 4, 2021
2021 Holiday Retail Outlook With Deloitte Canada
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On November 4, 2021, The Mississauga Board Of Trade hosted a webinar with Kelly Nolan on the 2021 Holiday Retail Outlook. Kelly is the retail strategy and transformation leader at Deloitte Canada.
This event was sponsored by Deloitte Canada
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November 2, 2021
Virtual Professional Development Series: Progressing Through DEI Challenges
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On November 2, 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade hosted a Virtual Professional Development Series: Progressing Through DEI Challenges.
This event was sponsored by Keyser Mason Ball
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MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update |
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Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
Mississauga Board of Trade
2021 Fall Economic Statement
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
Export Development Canada
Supply Chain Woes
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MBOT Quarterly
Business Magazine
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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Mississauga Applauds Provincial Decision to Change Regulation for Airport Payment In Lieu of TaxeS |
In the Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Ontario announced plans to temporarily remove the existing cap on airport payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) – a welcomed change for the City of Mississauga.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has paid the City of Mississauga a PILT since 2001 based on a per passenger rate, capped at five per cent growth per year, with a two-year lag on payments. Under the current PILT formula, the City of Mississauga is facing a potential $529 million loss over the next 35 years.
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Bombardier Announces Construction of New Global Manufacturing Centre in Mississauga is on Track, Reiterates Sustainment of 2,000 Jobs and Commitment to Aerospace Community in Ontario |
Bombardier provided further details on the construction of its new, state-of-the-art facility at the Toronto Pearson International Airport that will optimize final assembly operations for its family of Global business jets, including the industry flagship Global 7500 aircraft. In an event attended by Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of the City of Mississauga, Deborah Flint, President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Jerry Dias, National President at Unifor, and several other key representatives of the Greater Toronto aerospace community, the company reiterated its commitment to continue the momentum of its presence in Ontario. |
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Martys HUB connects Mississauga artists, arts organizations and businesses to the public, featuring artist profiles in a searchable directory, news, events, articles, videos, and more. Founded in 2021, and initiated by the Mississauga Arts Council, Martys HUB offers engaging online encounters between professional artists in Mississauga and the community.
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Hurontario Light Rail Update |
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Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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Peel Public Health's Weekly
Health Professionals Update
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Community Updates and Events |
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UPCOMING WEBINAR:
Automation in the Ontario Food and Beverage Processing Sector
November 24, 2021 1:00 pm
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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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FAQs about Claims and
COVID-19 for Employers
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Filing Claims for Workplace COVID Infections |
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For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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