MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
January 18 | 2022
TL;DR➡
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Upcoming Events
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What to Expect:

  • Minister Ng announces new call for proposals under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund
  • Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers Across Province
  • Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to Help Workers, Families and Small Businesses
  • Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
  • What's Happening in Mississauga
  • Community Updates and Events
  • Business Guidance & Resources
POLL RESULTS
Last week, we asked:

With the rise of the remote workforce, do you believe your organization has invested enough to address its cybersecurity needs?
This Week's Poll Question

Do you believe the Government of Ontario should legislate employers to require mandatory vaccinations in workplaces?
Please Select Your Answer
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Recent Updates from the Government of Canada
CANADA NEWS RELEASE
Minister Ng announces new call for proposals under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund
To be considered, projects must be led by non-profit organizations, be national or multi-regional in scope, and be focused on intersectionally diverse and/or underserved women entrepreneurs. Projects must also include a mentoring and networking component and should provide business development or capacity building and skills development to support:

  • start-ups
  • scale-ups
  • supplier diversity
  • recovery planning/adaptation
Recent Updates from the Ontario Government
ONTARIO NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers Across Province
Beginning today, eligible businesses can apply for the new program. Eligibility requirements include:

  • minimum of 10 employees
  • three or more years of financial statements, and
  • minimum of $500,000 in eligible project costs.

The first round of applications will be open until February 10, 2022.
ONTARIO NEWS RELEASE
Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program starting today. Through the new program, the government will provide eligible businesses with a rebate payment of up to 100 per cent for property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to these restrictions.
ONTARIO NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to Help Workers, Families and Small Businesses
The Ontario government is providing 21 days of electricity-rate relief to support families and workers spending more time at home, as well as small businesses, consistent with the length of time the province is in modified Step Two public health measures. As of 12:01 AM today electricity prices are lowered to the off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour — less than half the on-peak rate — 24 hours per day.
MEDIA RELEASE:
Government of Ontario Must Immediately Release Plan to Re-open Businesses
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What's Happening in Mississauga?
City Making Progress on Implementing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan
At General Committee, staff shared an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) progress report. The report outlines actions the City has taken as a corporation to increase advance its EDI agenda across the corporation, fulfill the recommendations of the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and increase and enhance the representation of racialized people in senior leadership.
Hurontario Light Rail Update
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links: https://mobilinx.ca/procurement/ or email: procurement@Mobilinx.ca
Weekly COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
COVID-19
Vaccine Uptake
Community Updates and Events
Scotts Canada launches
2022 Gro for Good Grants Initiative
Scotts Canada Limited proudly announces the 2022 edition of the Gro for Good program to keep the spirit of community and connection to nature alive in Canada. The program provides grants to deserving communities, schools and non-profit organizations seeking to develop sustainable community gardens and green spaces.
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.
FAQs about Claims and
COVID-19 for Employers
Filing Claims for Workplace COVID Infections
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