MBOT Weekly
News & Updates
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*Please note: MBOT Weekly will return January 5th, 2021* |
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From the Corner Office:
Virtual Fireside Chat with Ronnie Miller
President and CEO of Roche Canada
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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This Week's Poll Question |
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Have you thought of your New Year's resolution for 2021? |
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Please Select Your Answer
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Yes, 2021 will be a year of success
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I never remember my resolution
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A weekly update on the world of business and politics.
MBOT TV will return in 2021!
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Canada to receive early access to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine |
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Canada to receive early access to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine |
Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that following successful negotiations and contingent on Health Canada authorization of the vaccine, Canada will be able to access 168,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020. |
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Government of Canada invests in promising treatment that could fight COVID-19 |
Canadian scientists, businesses and manufacturers are finding new ways to fight COVID-19 and save lives. The Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support Canada in the global race to find treatments for COVID-19 while building domestic capabilities to fight future pandemics. |
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Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19 |
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Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19 |
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes that for many employers and employees, there have been changes in the way that work is being conducted. Consequently, employers may provide certain benefits, allowances, or reimbursements to ensure that their employees are not unduly subject to harm when performing their employment duties. |
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Simplifying the process for claiming a deduction for home office expenses for employees working from home due to
COVID-19
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As a result of the unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19, many people have been working at home and using their kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms as their work space. In response, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new temporary flat rate method to simplify claiming the deduction for home office expenses for the 2020 tax year. |
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Ontario Supports Businesses, Workers and Families during COVID-19 |
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Ontario Begins Rollout of
COVID-19 Vaccine
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The Ontario government has developed a three-phase implementation plan to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as they are received. Phase One will begin on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with a pilot project in Toronto and Ottawa which will include the vaccination of over 2,500 health care workers with the Health Canada approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. |
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Ontario Supporting Communities and Job Creation Through Major Infrastructure Projects |
The Ontario government continues to advance 40 major infrastructure projects across the province using the public-private partnership (P3) model. Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, released the latest P3 Market Update today.
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MBOT Radio Podcasts - Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play
Expert Guests Daily
Hosted by CEO David Wojcik
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Podcast Guest:
Diana Fletcher
DCR Strategies
The Cashless Society of The Future
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Podcast Guest:
Shannon Joseph
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
The Importance of Oil and Natural Gas in Ontario
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MBOT Radio Podcast - Political and Economic Update |
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Podcast Guest:
Brad Butt
MBOT
Lightning Round
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Podcast Guest:
Peter Hall
EDC
COVID-19 Surprises
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MBOT Quarterly Magazine
WINTER EDITION COMING
JANUARY 2021
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What's Happening in Mississauga? |
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Council Outcomes December 9, 2020: Face Covering & Sign By-laws Extended, Outdoor Businesses & Support for New Representation Model at Regional Council |
City Council approved:
- Support for a representation by population model for Region of Peel Council
- Tow Truck Licensing By-law Amendment
- Uptown Node Official Plan Amendment
- Extending the City’s Mandatory Face Covering By-law
- Preparation of a temporary use by-law to permit outdoor businesses
- Extending the exemption period for portable signs to July 1, 2021
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COVID-19 Lockdown – Weekend Enforcement Results in Dozens of Tickets for Private Gatherings |
Mississauga has been in the Grey-Lockdown Level of the Government of Ontario’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework since Monday, November 23. Since that time, the City has issued 126 charges and 90 notices of contravention (NOCs).
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RIC Centre is announcing their first Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Project, delivering augmented reality walking tours for the Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Mississauga in time for the holiday season. |
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Hurontario Light Rail Update |
For any procurement related inquiries, please see the following links:
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Upcoming Event
Membership Matters
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST
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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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Peel Public Health's Weekly
COVID-19 Epidemiological Update
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For More Information or Answers to your Questions
Contact Kelsey Lusk
Digital Asset Manager
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