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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

There are many factors that can impact and influence the Canadian Stock Market. So, how does the TSX fare under different political parties? 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.

Are your employees sticking around? Sometimes keeping employees is often harder than hiring them. But employees are a valuable investment for your company and the future of your business. So how do you hire the right people and keep them for the long haul to build a successful business? 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.

Ontario has a new re-opening plan, capacity limits have been lifted for businesses and who's in Justin Trudeau's 2021 cabinet? 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.

Out-of-home marketing is one of the most cost-effective and far-reaching advertising channels. In recent years, more and more businesses have turned to digital out-of-home marketing to take the benefits of traditional advertising even further. To help us with the discussion is Alex Wilson. Alex is the Manager of content and strategy at Regdon.

This year, the need for SEO rose to an all-time high. As consumers shifted to online, even the most traditional business realized that they needed to accelerate the shift to digital. SEO is the most viable and cost-effective way to both understand and reach customers in key moments that matter. To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company.

The ongoing labour shortages and disruptions could make for some unpleasant surprises in the coming months. Many employers are struggling to find new workers and hang on to the ones they already have. Is there a solution for these labour issues or will it only get worse from here? 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.

The proof of vaccination program is causing problems for restaurants, the Ontario Liberals propose a 4 day work week and will we soon see the end to capacity limits? 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.

Save the date! The next few years will see a number of important Microsoft applications reach a state of decline and retirement. With Microsoft's commitment to a continuously updated Windows 10 and Microsoft 365, old features and applications are removed almost as fast as new features are introduced. Keeping up with all the changes, especially in a business environment can be a bit of a challenge. 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.

On Oct. 7th, the Province 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. 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.

Canadian exporters are currently facing Supply Chain constraints. How did this happen, and what are the remedies? 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.

Ontario has lifted capacity limits for large event spaces, the U.S-Canada land boarder is set to re-open in November and could Ontario fully re-open Next Week? 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.

We undeniably live in a digital era. Should the internet cease to exist, it would surely leave a void in our day-to-day functioning. If you are not maximizing the online presence of your business, you may miss out on reaching potential customers and opportunities. Apart from simply reaching more people, there are additional advantages to creating and maintaining an active online presence. To help us with the discussion is Julilyn Woods. Julilyn is the digital brand director at The Small Social Company.

The Mississauga Board of Trade began it's fiscal year in September and man, did they hit the ground running! From virtual events to a new Shop Local campaign, MBOT is staying busy. To give us an update on your favourite chamber of commerce is President and CEO Trevor McPherson.

Consumer spending is on the rise. After many pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, consumers are ready to spend. But what will they do with all that pent-up cash? 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

The Government of Ontario is back this week with a speech from the throne, Peel's immunization rate is over 80 percent and Rapid test kits are coming to schools. 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.

Once you have built a website for your business and established an email list, the next step is to help potential customers or clients find you online. For most businesses, that means it's time to investigate Instagram. Instagram is a tool many businesses big and small take advantage of to spread brand awareness and market their products and services. To help us with the discussion is Madilynn Harker. Madi is the Director of Social Media at The Small Social Company.

The year 2020 was a turning point for many businesses. You can't go through a yearlong and counting global pandemic and not expect some things to change. Businesses were forced to consider digital means to keep their operations. Because of this development, digital marketing is now more essential to survive a competitive industry. As the world slowly regains its momentum, here are some trends to look for in 2022.To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company.

Companies around the world are grappling with COVID-19 and a challenging economic reality. During these uncertain times, Canadian exporters are facing new risks. EDC's 2021 Global Economic Outlook offers insight on these challenges and the opportunities to help you make better business decisions. 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

Who will be in the new Trudeau cabinet, the Mississauga Board of Trade launches it's Shop Local Campaign. How has Ontario's Proof of Immunization program been working so far? 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.

It's that time of year again! Summer is over, kids are back in school and a new year will begin very soon. While many people focus on the upcoming holidays, business owners will be focusing on year-end business planning and achieving the goals they have set. 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.

The global pandemic created significant challenges and shut down major economies when it hit in 2020. Fast forward to today, business investments are on the rise and companies are adapting to new post-pandemic realities. 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