May 21, 2020 | Health and Safety Webinar | MBOT EVENTS
On May 21st, 2020, MBOT hosted Health and Safety Webinar: Employer’s COVID-19 Return to the Workplace Guidelines Download the Presentation Here Guest Speakers: Amos Singh AMRT, FSRT – General Manager Nikhil Thilakan MSc., WRT, FSRT – Operations Manager Glenn Smith...
Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work
As the economy gradually reopens, the Ontario government is helping people affected by COVID-19 get back to work. The province is investing in Ontario's first Virtual Action Centre, an online counselling and training portal, to support laid off and unemployed...
Canadian Chamber launches CBRN’s national toolkit for business reopening
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce launched the Canadian Business Resilience Network’s guide for businesses moving to reopen, Reopening Canada’s Economy, A National Guide for Business. The guide is accessible electronically here. Perrin Beatty, President...
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Plan
The CECRA for small businesses application portal opens at 8:00 a.m. EST on May 25, 2020. Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses provides relief for small businesses experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. It offers...
May 20, 2020 | From the Corner Office: John Lettieri – HERO Burgers | MBOT EVENTS
A new twist on our From the Corner Office series, presenting our first Virtual Fireside chat with John Lettieri, President and CEO of HERO Burgers. For more information on events, please visit here: https://web.mbot.com/events/ Sponsored by KMB Law...
Brad Butt – Weekly Political Update – PODCAST
City council and the province were particularly active this past week. To help us with the political update is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder and Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade and he joins us with news from all orders of...
Mississauga Businesses Give Back During COVID-19 Pandemic
Mississauga businesses are shifting their operations and contributing to the fight against COVID-19. “I am so proud of our business community. So many Mississauga businesses are stepping up, lending a helping hand and giving back during these challenging times,” said...
As Ontario Reopens, People Urged to Continue Following Public Health Advice
As the Ontario government carefully and gradually reopens the province, those taking public transit, returning to work or going out shopping are being urged to continue to adhere to public health advice as the best line of defence against COVID-19. To assist the...
City of Mississauga COVID-19 Response Continues: Phased Approach to Re-opening For Community Safety
Today, Council reviewed information from City staff, Peel Public Health and public health agencies regarding Mississauga’s readiness for re-opening and a recommended approach in light of recent changes announced by the Government of Ontario regarding the re-opening of...
Wojtek Jaskiewicz – Restructuring Your Company – Forbearance Agreements – PODCAST
Post COVID we are expecting a number of companies will not survive. BUT for those companies who have a chance, there may be some tools in the kit to buy some time until revenues return to whatever the next normal is. One such tool is a forbearance agreement. An...
Ontario Collaborates with Med-Tech Innovation Hub in the Fight Against COVID-19
The Ontario government is working with Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX), Canada's first industry-led hub for med-tech start-ups, to provide non-medical manufacturing companies free support as they retool to provide essential supplies and equipment to health care...
Prime Minister announces expansion of support for workers and small businesses
Throughout the pandemic, the Government of Canada has focused on keeping Canadians safe and healthy and helping families pay their bills. That’s why we have introduced strong measures to protect middle class jobs and support businesses, so they can keep Canadians on...
Craig Alexander – Post COVID Recovery – PODCAST
With jurisdictions around the globe and within Canada easing restrictions, we now need to turn our view to Post COVID recovery. What do models show and what economic policies are best to employ in our to put the global economy back on track. To help us with the...
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Keep People Safe
TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on...
Peter Hall – Currency Manipulation During COVID-19 – PODCAST
China has been accused of currency manipulation for years. This was alleged by many countries who believed the Chinese government was doing this to artificially position their products at more favorable prices in the global market place. Are we now on the verge of...
Brad Butt – Weekly Political Update – May 15 – PODCAST
As we all get ready to enjoy some freedom, municipalities, the province and the country are talking opening up. To help us understand what’s happening at all orders of government is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder and Government relations for the...
Extending eligibility for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Supporting Employees and Employers The government introduced the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) to prevent further job losses, encourage employers to rehire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, and help better position Canadian companies and...
Hon. Rod Phillips – Post COVID-19 Strategy – PODCAST
As the province activates phase one of reopening, many businesses are still in limbo and require financial assistance. Business and municipalities are turning to the provincial government for help. What does Queens park have in mind for further financial...
