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  • Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake

  • Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

  • Ontario Expanding Pharmacy and Primary Care Locations for COVID-19 Vaccinations

  • Ontario Expands Domestic Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity

  • What's Happening in Mississauga

  • Business Guidance & Resources
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With possible new restrictions being enforced, do you plan on travelling for Easter weekend?
This Week's Poll Question
Are you confident in the decisions of our political leaders and health officials?
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Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake will be effective Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and the government intends to keep this in place for at least four weeks.
True North Free Trade Forum Explores Ways to Strengthen Interprovincial Trade in Canada
 The Ontario government’s first True North Free Trade Forum brought together over 900 businesses, government and stakeholder organizations from across Canada to explore ways to increase interprovincial trade in Canada. Expanding the reach of business will help create more jobs, strengthen economic resiliency across the country and lay the foundation for a strong recovery from COVID-19.
MEDIA RELEASE: Mississauga Board of Trade Extremely Disappointed Business Shutdowns Continue
Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
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.  
Ontario Expanding Pharmacy and Primary Care Locations for COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Ontario government is steadily increasing capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the addition of over 350 additional pharmacies and more primary care settings across the province. All of these locations will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and over, with some locations to begin offering the vaccine as early as Saturday, April 3, 2021. 
Canada Small Business Financing Program
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.
Ontario Expands Domestic Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
Ontario Expands Domestic Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity and Improves Pandemic Preparedness


The Ontario government is partnering with the federal government, the City of Toronto and Sanofi, a leading global biopharmaceutical and vaccines company, to expand its Ontario facility to meet growing demand for flu vaccines, boost Canada’s preparedness for future pandemics and create 300 high-quality jobs.
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What's Happening in Mississauga?
Life Sciences Sector Soars to New Heights in Mississauga
The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office (EDO) is pleased to share an update on how the life sciences sector has positively impacted Mississauga’s economy over the past four years and the strides it has made over the past year in particular, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Mississauga Update on new Government of
Ontario Emergency Break Announcement
 The Government of Ontario announced an emergency brake effective Saturday, April 3 at 12:01 a.m. resulting in a provincewide shutdown in all 34 public heath regions, including the City of Mississauga due to the third-wave of COVID-19 and variants.
Hurontario Light Rail Update
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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.
Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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