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Brad Butt - Federal & Provincial Governments Have Announced New Business Support Programs

The federal and provincial governments have announced new business support programs, Ford has imposed new restrictions, and the omicron virus is spreading fast. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

19m
Dec 24, 2021
David Barnsdale - Year End Tax Planning

Amid the upcoming holidays and on-going challenges we face during the pandemic, tax planning may not be top of mind for many individuals and business owners. But now it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for income taxes to avoid any unpleasant surprises later on. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive experience working with Family businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those hard earned dollars from the nasty taxman.

9m
Dec 23, 2021
Joe Jose - Challenges CXO’s Face In Post Pandemic World

During this rapid-moving COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were faced with a unique set of challenges summed up in one word: uncertainty. In such a situation, CXOs played a central role in navigating the crisis and are now preparing for a post pandemic world. To help us with the discussion is Joe Jose. Joe is the Executive Vice President at HCL Technologies.

10m
Dec 21, 2021
Peter Hall - The K Shape Update

We are nearing the end of 2021 and the impact of COVID-19 continues to go on. While all industries and sectors in Canada have felt the effects of the pandemic, the have all been impacted in different ways. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca

8m
Dec 20, 2021
Brad Butt - Federal Fiscal Update 2021

Mississauga and Peel set 2022 budgets and tax rates, the growing number of COVID cases is causing a concern for businesses and what are key takeaways from the 2021 fiscal update? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

9m
Dec 17, 2021
Linda Kern - Easiest Way To Close A Business Sale

Heading into a closing conversation with a prospect is always a nerve-wracking experience. No matter how impressed they seemed during your demo or how enthusiastic your point of contact is, there's always a chance your deal won't pan out. So what's the easiest way to close a business deal or sale? To help us with the conversation is sales guru Linda Kern. Linda is the president of The Kern Group, providing a sales growth process and unique tools for driving sales results.

10m
Dec 16, 2021
Jonathan Borrelli - Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act

On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers’ Act. Bill 27 introduces several changes to employment laws in Ontario and employers will want to ensure that they plan for these changes and the obligations that come with them. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.

8m
Dec 14, 2021
Sean Jennings - Windows 11

Windows 11 has officially launched, and Microsoft delivered some big changes to the storied operating system, including its first name change in six years .From the Windows 11 price and rollout, to how to download it and what the best features are, we answer all of your burning questions. To help us with the conversation is Sean Jennings. Sean is the founder of C.I.M. Solutions and is an I.T. expert with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of projects related to security, voice and technology process improvements.

9m
Dec 13, 2021
Brad Butt - Omicron Variant is in Peel

Peel Region has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant, there are new travel restrictions and Ontario is accelerating booster eligibility to adults aged 50+. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

19m
Dec 10, 2021
Liza Provenzano - Managing Meeting Overload

Meetings can provide valuable time with your team members. They can also consume resources and and cause disruptions in workflow. Avoiding unnecessary meetings, making the meetings you have productive and timely, is critical to your productivity. To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources professional, bringing twenty years of practical HR perspectives and insights to the solutions that SparkHR offers clients.

9m
Dec 09, 2021
Brian Sutherland - Lakeview Village Update

It's official! Mississauga’s Lakeview Village master plan has been greenlit by city council. Lakeview Community Partners Limited can now move forward with the creation of a community that transforms what was once a powerplant into an incredible mixed use, sustainable waterfront village. Here with us today to give us an update on the project is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry.

9m
Dec 07, 2021
Peter Hall - Global Investment

The world is currently experiencing a capacity crunch and a need for new investments. So what are the investment needs that will help the global economy? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca

10m
Dec 06, 2021
Brad Butt - Omicron Variant Raising Concerns

The Omincron variant is raising concerns for Ontario and health experts, Mississauga will soon be home to a new state of the art hospital, and vaccinations have rolled for children aged 5- 11. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

10m
Dec 03, 2021
Catherine Colasimone - Google Ads

If you’re considering spending any amount of money on ads to reach your target audience, you’d better spend it in the right place. One of the most effective methods of paid online advertising out there is Google Ads. Google Ads allows businesses to reach anyone who uses Google to search for information, products and services online. To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company.

9m
Dec 02, 2021
Brian Sutherland - Sustainability

The development group behind Lakeview Village are building a sustainable future-ready city. Lakeview Community Partners Limited is continuing to execute against its long-term sustainability commitments and celebrates progress on the restoration of Serson Creek. To help us with the discussion is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry.

9m
Nov 30, 2021
Peter Hall - Auto Sector

If you're in the market for a new vehicle, you may have to wait a little longer. The auto sector has been hit especially hard by the chip shortage, which is due to pandemic-related production issues and a surge in demand for electronics. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca.

8m
Nov 29, 2021
Brad Butt - The House of Commons is Back

The House of Commons is back, vaccine appointments for Ontario children aged 5-11 have opened and what was addressed in the Speech from the Throne? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

9m
Nov 26, 2021
David Barnsdale - The Long View

An understanding of how markets work and a good grasp of technical analysis can help you recognize market cycles. And the latest cycle could support the secular bull market into the mid 2030’s. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive experience working with Family businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those hard earned dollars from the nasty taxman.

10m
Nov 25, 2021
Nina Tangri - Red Tape Reduction

Last month, Minister Nina Tangri announced Ontario’s Fall Red Tape Reduction Package and introduced the Supporting People and Business Act. The Bill contains several proposed changes to existing legislation and several regulatory proposals of interest to municipalities. What does this mean for businesses? To help us with the discussion is Minister Nina Tangri. She is the Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.

9m
Nov 23, 2021
Peter Hall - The Great Global Surprise

The path to COVID-19 recovery is on the rise for the global economy. But are we prepared for this economic surge? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca.

11m
Nov 22, 2021
Brad Butt - Premier Doug Ford Doubles Down on Highway 413

Premier Doug Ford doubles down on Highway 413, employees are losing their jobs due to mandatory vaccinations and PM Justin Trudeau is in Washington for the 3 amigos summit. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

9m
Nov 19, 2021
Jonathan Borrelli - Bill 27

On October 25, 2021, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 in the Legislative Assembly. If passed, Bill 27 would create significant new employer obligations and rights for workers in Ontario. The government has also proposed an hourly minimum wage increase to $15. How will these changes affect businesses? To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.

9m
Nov 18, 2021
Rocco Rossi - Ontario Economic Outlook And Fiscal Review

The government of Ontario recently released it 2021Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. The plan lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario’s recovery and prosperity by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure, attracting increased investment, and restoring leadership in auto manufacturing and other industries. The plan also protects Ontario’s progress against the COVID‑19 pandemic. Is EVERYONE happy? To help us with the discussion is Rocco Rossi. Rocco is the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and he joins me today.

11m
Nov 16, 2021
Peter Hall - Global Inflation

In these uncertain times, EDC is keeping a close eye on how COVID-19 is impacting Canada and the global economy. In the summer, their economics team noted that the global economy was in full recovery mode. So are the pandemic’s negative economic impacts finally behind us? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website at www.edc.ca.

9m
Nov 15, 2021
Brad Butt - Are We in a 4th Wave of the Pandemic?

Ontario is pausing its reopening plan after an increase in COVID-19 cases, Doug Ford doubles down on Highway 413 and are we in a 4th wave of the pandemic? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

18m
Nov 15, 2021
Brian Sutherland - Lakeview Innovation District

Mississauga’s waterfront is about to look very different, thanks to the expansive Lakeview Village development. Lakeview Village, a 177-acre mixed-use waterfront project will feature a state-of-the-art innovation district that aims to bring 9,000 long-term jobs to the community. Here with us today to give us an update on the project is Brian Sutherland. Brian is the development lead for the Lakeview Village project and has over 15 years of experience in the land use planning and land development industry.

9m
Nov 11, 2021
Jonathan Borrelli - ROEs When Terminating Unvaccinated Employees

Over the next few months, thousands of workers could be laid off, dismissed or suspended for not complying with their workplace’s mandatory vaccination policies. So how do you manage employee terminations where they refuse to adhere to these mandates? To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.

9m
Nov 09, 2021
Peter Hall - Supply Chain Woes

As we all the know, the pandemic caused a brutal shock to the global economy. Canadian exporters were greatly affected and had to develop new strategies to deal with numerous external challenges. So what are the top challenges and issues they are facing? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website at www.edc.ca.

10m
Nov 08, 2021
Brad Butt - 2021 Fall Economic Statement

The Ontario Government has released the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, a minimum wage increase was announced, and new laws have been introduced focusing on workers in Ontario. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.

9m
Nov 05, 2021
Peter Hall - Labour Shortages Part 2

Continuing our discussion from last week, the ongoing labour shortages and disruptions continue to stall certain sectors. Businesses big and small are struggling to find staff and keep the ones they already have. Are there any quick fixes to the current log jam? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC website atwww.edc.ca

10m
Nov 04, 2021