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CHAMBER NEWS

April 2018

NEWS & UPDATES

In this Episode:

MBOT hosts Minister Mitzie Hunter
LRT Info Sessions
BDC Office
Art for your Office
Business Inspections
Pay Transparency Legislation
Provincial Election Candidate Update
Upcoming Events

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Advocacy Update

Helping Business Respond to Climate Change

The Ontario Government has announced its intention to request greater clarity from business on climate change plans. https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2018/04/helping-businesses-respond-to-climate-change.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

City of Mississauga Has Changed the Rules Around Overnight and Extended Parking

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=8300068q&returnUrl=/portal/cityhall/pressreleases&hootPostID=909314f03a3dace6b33e71af07264417

Updated Rules under the Federal Privacy Act Legislation for Business

http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2018/2018-04-18/html/sor-dors64-eng.html

Ontario Chamber of Commerce Responds to Bill 3 – Pay Transparency Act

http://www.occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bill-3-Pay-Transparency-Act-Submission.pdf?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=OntarioCofC

Ontario Government introduced Legislation for Pay to Workers on Government Contracts

https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2018/04/fair-wages-to-protect-workers.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

Ontario NDP Release Election Platform and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Responds

http://www.occ.ca/rapidpolicy/ndp-platform-2018/

GTA Housing Market Conditions Expected to Keep Cooling

https://www.mississauga.com/news-story/8396818-gta-housing-market-poised-for-spring-thaw/?s=n1

Ontario Government Now Allowing Municipalities to Implement Inclusionary Zoning to Create “Affordable” Housing

https://news.ontario.ca/mho/en/2018/04/ontario-paving-the-way-for-more-affordable-housing.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

Ontario Government Announces Plans to Establish All Day GO Service to Waterloo

https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2018/04/two-way-all-day-go-for-waterloo-region-takes-next-steps-forward.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

Ontario Government to Fund First Phase of High Speed Rail on Toronto-Windsor Corridor

https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2018/04/ontario-commits-over-11-billion-to-build-first-phase-of-high-speed-rail.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

Ontario Government Announces New Program for Hiring of Young People

https://news.ontario.ca/sb/en/2018/04/ontario-helping-young-people-find-jobs.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

Municipal Election Candidates Can File to Run Effective May 1, 2018

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=8700158q

Mississauga Receives Awards for Financial Reporting

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=8700124q

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Reacts to Interprovincial Trade Barriers Case (R v Comeau)

http://www.chamber.ca/media/news-releases/180419-canadian-chamber-reacts-to-supreme-court-of-canadas-r-v-comeau-decision/

Toronto Region Board of Trade Calls for Cuts to Business Education Taxes

https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2018/04/22/cut-taxes-for-ontario-businesses-board-of-trade-urges.html

Ontario Government Announced Labour Standards Blitz on Businesses

https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2018/04/ontario-inspecting-workplaces-to-protect-workers-health-and-safety.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

Ontario Chamber of Commerce Weighs in on Pay Transparency Act

http://www.occ.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bill-3-Pay-Transparency-Act-Submission.pdf?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=OntarioCofC

Nominations Open for MBOT's 2018 Business Awards of Excellence

Since 1980, Mississauga Board of Trade has bee recognizing Mississauga's Businesses and Individuals whose achievements and community involvement have made significant contributions to the economic and social well being of the City of Mississauga.

Nominate online at www.mbotawards.com

CONNECT MAGAZINE #mbotconnect

Check out our Quarterly Magazine - Spring Edition, online at:

https://www.mbot.com/mbot-magazine/

Accepting submissions! Unpublished, original and business related information, between 400-450 words.

Deadline for Summer Issue is June 1.

For more information, please contact Bahaar Sachdeva at [email protected] .

For advertising inquiries please email [email protected] .

MBOT REFERRAL PROGRAM

Refer a business who could take advantage of the benefits, savings and programming MBOT has to offer. For more information, please contact: Solange Barcena at [email protected]

Members Only Portal

Membership Directory

For a full list of new members including contact information, please visit our Membership Directory listing.

Travel Program at MBOT

Join other business people and meet new friends from Mississauga for this unique travel experience that promises to be memorable. This great value tour is also open to the public, offering something unique for everyone, from the business professional to the adventurous traveler.

Click here for trip itinerary & details

Upcoming Events

April 25 - Expand in the U.S., Grow in Mississauga - Invest USA

April 30 - Smart City Information Session

May 2 - Membership Matters - May

May 3 - Annual Economic Outlook

May 9 - Good Morning Mississauga (GMM) - May

May 17 - The Mechanics of Success - Growth & Power Series with Jamie Holmes of Master Mechanic

May 24 - Young Professionals Social Mixer

May 29 - Pioneering Progress with Dini Petty - Presented by the Women's Leadership Committee

Hurontario LRT Ready – Business Ready Preparation Series

Join us for our four-part information and learning series addressing the purpose and advantages of the transportation investment; how businesses can identify and retain customers during this timeline; setting up electronic business branding and communications footprints; and lastly, seeing the vision come to life

through a tour of the newly built Kitchener-Waterloo LRT.

Details: www.mississaugabramptonLRT.com

AFFINITY SAVINGS FOR MEMBERS

One of the many benefits of membership with MBOT is the opportunity to take advantage of great programs & services.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Kids & Company’s “Information Evening” on Tuesday, April 24, 6:15 – 8 p.m. The evening will showcase this national child care’s proprietary programs and curriculum, provide delicious food samples from the Kidco Kitchen, conduct personalized tours, and be entered to win a prize! Children are welcome!

RSVP: https://kidsandcoaprilinformationevening.eventbrite.ca

Costa Rica Services Summit 2018 Procomer is hosting the Costa Rica Services Summit, April 25-26 in San José Costa Rica, the objective of this event is to promote the Costa Rican services sector from: audiovisual, gaming and animation, software developers, biotechnology and research, architecture, green technologies, educational sector. For international buyers, offering hotel accommodations and meals during the event, and there is no fee to attend. Details: servicesummitcr.com

Mississauga Marathon Celebrate 15 Years Running with the 2018 Mississauga Marathon, May 4-6, 2018! “A Run for Everyone” includes distances of 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, 5K, 2K and Relays! Register today at www.mississaugamarathon.com

Grow and Profit with the Seven Key Elements of Business presented by Businessthink.ca at MBOT Office on May 8, 2018

Speak Better, Sound Better: Communicate for Influence and Results presented by Businessthink.ca at MBOT Office on May 15, 2018

Setting and Executing Growth Strategies presented by Businessthink.ca at MBOT Office on May 23, 2018