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MBOT Weekly News & Updates June 22nd | 2021

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! WATCH HERE

Upcoming Events See what's happening this month. What to Expect: Government of Canada’s first phase to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada Premier Ford Announces Changes to Cabinet Accelerated Second Dose Eligibility Continues Ahead of Schedule Shop Local Initiative Launched Political and Economic updates What's Happening in Mississauga Community Updates and Events Business Guidance & Resources POLL RESULTS Last Tuesday, we asked: Should the Canada-US border be re-opened?

This Week's Poll Question

The City of Mississauga is considering using other means to gain revenue for its recovery: Vacant Homes Tax Incremental Property Tax Levies Landfill Levy Ride Sharing Fees Land Transfer Tax Vehicle Registration Tax Amusement Tax Advertising Tax Alcoholic Beverage Tax Tobacco Taxes Do you agree the City should use these methods to raise money or just increase property tax?

Please Select Your Answer Yes, user fees are the way to go Select No, increase my property tax and be transparent Select Find ways to cut spending at city hall Select I’ll move before I pay anything more in taxes or user fees Select

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Government of Canada’s first phase to easing border measures

Government of Canada’s first phase to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized hotel. READ MORE

Premier Ford Announces Changes to Cabinet

Premier Ford Announces Changes to Cabinet Premier Ford's cabinet shuffle has removed some members and promote other MPPs to higher-profile posts ahead of the next election.  View the full list of changes in the link below. READ MORE Accelerated Second Dose Eligibility Continues Ahead of Schedule With a majority of Ontario adults having received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and over three million doses of the Moderna vaccine arriving in June, the province is continuing to accelerate its vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for second doses ahead of schedule. READ MORE

Shop Local Initiative Launched

Ontario Chamber Partners with Federal Government to Support Shop Local investment for Small Business The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber Network are partnering with the Government of Canada to support small businesses through a new initiative, Shop Local, an investment of $33 million across Canada to encourage Canadians to shop local. Applications open on Friday, June 25. Read More

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government made a regulation that changed certain Employment Standards Act (ESA) rules during the “COVID-19 period.” This regulation has been amended to extend the COVID-19 period to September 25, 2021.

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Podcast Guest: Brad Butt Mississauga Board of Trade When Will Ontario Enter Step 2 LISTEN HERE Podcast Guest: Peter Hall Export Development Canada Emerging Global Markets LISTEN HERE

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What's Happening in Mississauga?

Mississauga Returns as Top International Mid-Sized City of the Future and Recognized for Strong Economic Performance The City of Mississauga has received five awards from Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) Magazine, highlighted by its return as the overall winner for mid-sized City of the Future 2021/2022 in all of the Americas for strong economic performance. The criteria for the award looks at the infrastructure, incentives and capabilities of cities and regions for attracting future inward investment. READ MORE Adults 18 years and older to receive Moderna only due to province-wide Pfizer shipment delay Peel Public Health was notified by the Ministry of Health of a shipment delay impacting next week’s delivery of Pfizer vaccine to our community. In response to this unexpected delay, effective Monday June 21, all clinics in Peel Region will move to offer Moderna for all appointments booked by individuals 18+, through at least Thursday, June 24. Those aged 12-17 remain exempt from this change and will be vaccinated with remaining doses of Pfizer. READ MORE

Hurontario Light Rail Update For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links: https://mobilinx.ca/procurement/  or email: procurement@Mobilinx.ca

Peel Public Health's Weekly COVID-19 Epidemiological Update READ MORE Peel Public Health's Weekly Health Professionals Update READ MORE Current Workplace Closures in Peel READ MORE

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Additional Resources

Canada Business App LEARN MORE 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. READ MORE

FAQs about Claims and COVID-19 for Employers Filing Claims for Workplace COVID Infections READ MORE

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